Lagos, 1 May 2026 – SoftBank-backed OPay is preparing for a potential initial public offering in the United States, in a move that could place one of Africa’s most prominent digital-payments companies into the global public-market spotlight.
The company has hired Citigroup, Deutsche Bank and JPMorgan Chase to work on the planned listing, with the IPO possibly taking place later this year. OPay is reportedly seeking a valuation of about US$4 billion, although the final timing and valuation will depend on market conditions, investor appetite and broader sentiment toward fintech listings.
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