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Optasia Reaffirms Commitment to Nigerian Consumers

10 June 2026

 

AI-powered financial infrastructure group Optasia, reaffirms its long-standing commitment to Nigeria.

Founded in 2012 in Nigeria, Optasia continues to operate in the country through Nairtime Nigeria Limited, a Nigerian-incorporated, Nigerian-staffed business. Nairtime CEO and Optasia Chief Commercial Officer, Ms. Uchenna Agbo, has been with the company since inception. Nairtime’s office is based in Lagos.

Nairtime Nigeria is a registered Nigerian taxpayer and operates under the applicable Nigerian and international regulatory and data-protection laws and rules, and is committed to responsible, ethical data use. The company holds a valid licence from the Nigerian Communications Commission and is registered with and fully compliant with the Nigeria Data Protection Commission. In addition, Nairtime Nigeria has stringent governance frameworks to ensure the ethical use of its artificial intelligence.

In the 14 years since its establishment, Nairtime Nigeria has become an integral infrastructure layer for Nigerian citizens, providing the airtime credit solutions offered by MNOs for people that rely on these vital services for daily communication, work, education, and digital participation.

Optasia’s B2B2X model is built on partnerships with mobile network operators, financial institutions and regulated distribution partners. Its contracts are non-exclusive, and it operates alongside other providers in Nigeria under certain agreements.

Through Nairtime Nigeria, Optasia is committed to playing a key part in developing Nigeria’s telecoms and fintech sectors, where regulated competition can create a dynamic and competitive environment that delivers safe, reliable services that benefit Nigerian consumers.

Optasia remains focused on ensuring that the Nigerian consumer remains at the centre of innovation and will continue working with regulators and our partners to promote a fair, transparent, and inclusive digital ecosystem that benefits Nigeria and all Nigerians.

Nigeria is an important and valued market for Optasia, which the company intends to continue investing in.