One year ago, PlugNG was just an idea.

Not just another fintech app, but an idea born from a simple question:

“Why should everyday digital payments be stressful?”

Buying data shouldn’t require three different apps. Paying for electricity shouldn’t feel like a chore. Selling gift cards shouldn’t come with long waits and poor rates.

So on August 1, 2025, we set out to build one app that could do it all.

Today, as PlugNG turns one, we are taking a moment to celebrate, not just our journey, but you, the thousands of Nigerians who believed in us from day one.

It Wasn’t Beans…

Let’s be honest.

Building a fintech startup in Nigeria is not for the faint-hearted.

There were late nights, unexpected challenges, countless updates, and moments where things did not go exactly as planned. But through it all, one thing kept us going is you.

Every download.
Every transaction.
Every referral.
Every piece of feedback.

You helped shape PlugNG into what it is today.

A Word From Our CEO

Reflecting on the journey, Sam Ayesoro, CEO and Co-founder of PlugNG, shared:

“About a year ago, my co-founder, Adetayo, and I came together with one mission to build an app that would truly be a plug to convenience. We wanted PlugNG to become part of Nigerians’ everyday lives. Today, more than 50,000 people use what we built, and we are grateful for every one of them. I must confess, it wasn’t an overnight success.”

He added:

“We couldn’t have come this far without our users, partners, merchants, and event organizers. Thank you for trusting and growing with us. As we celebrate this milestone, we are committed to building even better products and creating more value for every Nigerian. This is only the beginning.”

One Year. Plenty Wins. 

Looking back, we are proud of how far we have come.

In just one year, we have achieved:

• 50,000+ registered users
• 82 events hosted through Plug Events
• 5 businesses powered by Plug Business
• 100,000+ event attendees accredited through Plug Events

 Every number tells a story.

Behind every registration is someone who trusted us.

Behind every transaction is someone who chose convenience.

Behind every event is an organizer who believed Plug Events could deliver.

And for that, we are incredibly grateful.

Making Everyday Payments Easy

Whether you are trying to buy midnight data before your movie buffers or paying your electricity bill before the lights go out, PlugNG has been there.

Over the past year, Nigerians have used PlugNG to:

• Buy airtime and data instantly
• Pay electricity bills
• Renew cable TV subscriptions
• Fund betting wallets
• Create reliable virtual dollar cards
• Trade gift cards at competitive rates with fast payouts
• Buy event tickets
• Access education services

Everything in one app.

Simple.
Fast.
Reliable.

Exactly the way it should be.

Plug Business: Helping Businesses Grow

In March 2026, we introduced Plug Business.

We knew many businesses wanted to offer digital payment services but did not want the headache of building everything from scratch.

So we built the infrastructure.

With Plug Business, companies can easily integrate:

• Airtime
• Data
• Electricity
• Cable TV
• Bill payments
• And other digital services

through simple APIs.

Today, five businesses are already powered by Plug Business, and we are just getting started.

Plug Events: Powering Experiences That Matter

Events are exciting.

Long queues and stressful check-ins? Not so much.

That is why we launched Plug Events in September 2025.

Since then, we have helped event organizers across Nigeria create smoother entry experiences while managing accreditation for over 100,000 attendees.

Some of the amazing events we have powered include:

• Golden Penny Food Fest & Soup Festival
• Golden Penny Children’s Day Festival 2026
• Different Shades of Ozain
• Abuja Culture Carnival
• …and many more.

Whether it is a concert, conference, festival, or community event, Plug Events helps organizers focus on creating memorable experiences while we handle the technology.

Going Global with Plug eSIM 

Travel should come with excitement, not the stress of expensive roaming charges.

That is why we launched Plug eSIM.

With Plug eSIM, you can:

• Stay connected in 150+ countries
• Activate your eSIM instantly
• Top up using Naira
• Enjoy data without worrying about roaming fees

Whether you are travelling for business, school, or vacation, PlugNG keeps you connected wherever you go.

This Celebration Is About You 

Turning one is not just another birthday.

It’s proof that when Nigerians find something that genuinely makes life easier, they embrace it.

To everyone who has:

• Downloaded the app
• Made a payment
• Traded a gift card
• Bought data
• Referred a friend
• Hosted an event
• Built with Plug Business
• Trusted us with your everyday transactions

Thank you.

You are the reason we are celebrating today.

The Journey Has Just Started

If the first year taught us anything, it’s that we are only scratching the surface.

There are more features to build.

More businesses to empower.

More events to power.

More Nigerians to serve.

And many more milestones to celebrate together.

Here’s to Year Two.

Happy Birthday, PlugNG!

Download PlugNG today on the Google Play Store or Apple App Store and enjoy fast, secure, and reliable digital payment services—all in one app.

One app. Endless possibilities. Always your plug.