
OPay, a prominent fintech company in Nigeria, has launched two new features: an Emergency Lock and a Safety PIN, aimed at enhancing user security and protection. These features are designed to help Nigerians safeguard their financial transactions and personal information more effectively, according to Techpoint Africa.
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