Tuesday, November 10, 2026

Take Cova: Curiosity rise on what OPay is preparing to launch

For a company that already serves millions of Nigerians through its digital financial services, any hint of a new product quickly attracts attention.

• March 14, 2026
OPay
OPay

Over the past few days, Lagos residents have noticed something unusual happening at some of the city’s busiest locations. The first sightings were reported at Obalende Motor Park. Shortly after, a similar experience appeared at Computer Village. The latest appearance was at Ikeja City Mall (ICM), drawing even more public attention.

Each activation has been linked to OPay, one of Nigeria’s leading fintech platforms. The repeated appearances across different parts of Lagos have left many people wondering what exactly the company is preparing to announce.

At each location, crowds gathered around the installations while brand representatives engaged with curious members of the public. Some visitors took photos, others recorded videos, and many immediately shared their experiences online. Within hours, conversations about the campaign began appearing across social media platforms, as users tried to decode its message.

For a company that already serves millions of Nigerians through its digital financial services, any hint of a new product quickly attracts attention. Many observers believe the campaign may be tied to a new product called XtraCova. The name itself has sparked speculation, with some suggesting it could relate to added protection or security for users.

If that assumption proves correct, the product could address one of the biggest concerns many digital finance users have today, the safety of their money in an increasingly digital world.

As conversations continue to grow, one date keeps coming up: March 16. Many believe that this could be the day the company finally reveals what the campaign has been building toward.

Until then, Lagos residents and many Nigerians online will continue watching closely.

We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.

More from Peoples Gazette

Nigerian Bar Association

States

Independence: NBA urges Nigerians to expect better future

The NBA said that ordinary Nigerians should be deriving benefit from the subsidy removal rather than hardship.

farmers

Agriculture

FG tasks ECOWAS on leveraging financing strategies for agroecology

The federal government has urged stakeholders in the agriculture and finance sectors in the West Africa region to leverage financing strategies to enhance agroecology practices

Katsina State

Politics

Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku

“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”

Flamingos

Sport

Senate donates N100 million to Flamingos over U-17 Women’s World Cup win  

Mr Akpabio said the victory was a major achievement for Nigeria, especially as the Flamingos defeated football nations, including Brazil and Japan.

Olatunji Disu

NationWide

IGP gives newly promoted senior officers 90 days to submit integrity, welfare plans

Two DIGs, 10 assistant inspectors-general of police (AIGs) and 17 commissioners of police (CPs) were decorated at the ceremony.

Tata Electronics [credit : Beemapost.com]

World

Three workers killed after inhaling toxic gas at iPhone parts plant in India

The workers died of suspected asphyxiation on Monday evening inside a nano-filtration feed tank at the plant in Krishnagiri district.

police

States

Ogun police train 50 officers in drone surveillance

CP Bode Ojajuni described the initiative as “a timely intervention that aligns with the changing demands of modern policing.”

Peter Obi/Nyesom Wike

Politics

Obi would flee to Cameroon if he faces challenges as president: Wike

The minister said Mr Obi would abandon the country’s problems instead of confronting them.

Politics

2027 Election: Donald Duke seeks opposition unity as PRP unveils manifesto

Mr Duke urged opposition parties to bridge their differences to safeguard the nation’s democratic foundations.