Awards for Excellence national winners 2026: Nigeria

Best bank: Zenith Bank

Zenith Bank’s ability to combine corporate banking leadership with rapid growth in retail, digital services and customer engagement has reinforced its position as one of Nigeria’s most important financial institutions.

The bank delivered another strong year in 2025, with gross earnings rising 6% year-on-year to NGN4.19 trillion ($3.04 billion) and profit after tax increasing to NGN1.04 trillion. Net interest income grew 53% to NGN2.64 trillion, supported by higher asset yields, growth in interest-earning assets and effective pricing.

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