OPay, a leading fintech company in Nigeria, has announced an extension of the application deadline for the National Innovation Challenge, a flagship component of the newly expanded OPay Scholars Programme 2026, from June 14 to July 3, 2026.
The extension follows overwhelming interest from tertiary institution students across the country and numerous requests from prospective applicants seeking additional time to complete and submit their entries. Students in tertiary institutions across Nigeria can still apply now as a team of five students via https://www.opayweb.com/innovation-challenge
The OPay Scholars Programme is an expanded education and talent development platform designed to empower the next generation of Nigerian innovators, leaders, and problem-solvers. The programme builds on OPay’s landmark ₦1.2 billion, 10-year scholarship commitment to tertiary institutions across Nigeria and now consists of three key pillars: the ₦1.2 billion 10-Year Scholarship Programme, the National Innovation Challenge, and OPay Futures, a career and employability development initiative.
In a further boost to the programme, OPay has also entered into a strategic partnership with the 3 Million Technical Talent (3MTT) Programme, the Federal Government’s flagship digital skills initiative under the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy.
The partnership reflects a shared vision between OPay and 3MTT to create meaningful social value by developing Nigeria’s next generation of innovators and expanding access to economic opportunities. Through skills development, innovation, mentorship, and employability pathways, both organisations are committed to supporting the broader goal of creating one million jobs and connecting young Nigerians to opportunities within the rapidly growing digital economy. The
