OPay strengthens security with innovative night guard feature

A fintech firm, Opay has strengthen the  security for its users with the launch of its innovative Nightguard feature.

The CEO of OPay Nigeria, Mr. Dauda Gotring, stated this in a statement, saying that the new feature was introduced to forestall fraudulent activities.

“The Nightguard feature represents a significant advancement in Nigeria’s mobile payment landscape, offering users a robust tool to secure their financial transactions. 

“As the leader in the fintech industry in Nigeria, OPay is committed to placing control firmly in the hands of its customers, ensuring that they have the power to safeguard their finances, he said.

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He added the feature underscores the firm’s commitments to customer security and satisfaction. 

“The launch of its innovative Nightguard feature is a first-of-its-kind functionality in the financial industry, empowering users by significantly enhancing the protection of their finances.

“OPay Nightguard assists users in securing their accounts during hours when they are most vulnerable—while they sleep and during certain personal lifestyle periods such as late-night outings, evening social gatherings, and more,” he said.

He emphasised that insecurity poses challenges to the financial landscape, as echoed by many consumers, retierating that the new feature would prevent users from fraudsters.

“For the public, particularly those concerned about phone hacks and the security of their funds, Nightguard offers a strongly resonating benefit—the ability to set up the feature and sleep soundly, knowing their finances are protected,” he said.

“Previously, financial services adopted the use of two-factor authentication with short USSD strings and OTPs. However, a surge in illicit financial activities and fraud has necessitated the need for an improved layer of security, and OPay is leading the charge with new and innovative features,” he stressed.