Optasia confirms airtime credit services resumes across all Nigerian operators 

Optasia, a global AI-powered financial infrastructure provider, has confirmed that airtime credit services (ACS) have resumed across all mobile network operators in Nigeria, effective June 24, 2026.

The development follows a temporary suspension of airtime credit services in the country.

During the period, Optasia, which operates in Nigeria through Nairtime Nigeria, said it continued working with relevant stakeholders to support the restoration of services.

The infrastructure provider noted that the regulations underlying the services remain suspended pending the conclusion of ongoing legal proceedings. Optasia said it will continue engaging with regulators and other stakeholders as the process progresses.

While commenting on the resumption, Uchenna Agbo, CEO of Nairtime Nigeria and chief commercial officer at Optasia, said the company welcomed the return of ACS services across all operators.

“We are pleased that all operators have now resumed ACS services in Nigeria. These services provide a lifeline for millions of Nigerian consumers who rely on them for daily connectivity, and we welcome this development,” Agbo said.

She added that Optasia remains committed to promoting fair financial access and working with regulators and partners to support a transparent and inclusive digital ecosystem.

“Fair financial access is at the heart of our business, and we are committed to working constructively with regulators and our partners as the legal process unfolds to promote a fair, transparent, and inclusive digital ecosystem that benefits Nigeria and all Nigerians,” she said.

Airtime credit services allow mobile users to access short-term credit to stay connected when they are unable to immediately purchase airtime.

The service has become a key digital financial tool for millions of Nigerians, particularly those who rely on mobile connectivity for communication, business, and access to digital services.

The company uses real-time data, analytics, and machine learning to support credit decision-making in markets where traditional financial records may be limited.

Optasia provides AI-driven financial infrastructure that enables financial institutions, mobile network operators, and digital platforms to deliver financial services in emerging markets.

Its services include Micro Financing Solutions (MFS) and Airtime Credit Solutions (ACS), designed to expand access to financial services through mobile ecosystems.

Optasia processes more than 34 million transactions daily across 38 countries and is listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) in November 2025 under the ticker OPA.