Zenith Bank wins Nigeria’s Best Bank at the 2025 Euromoney Awards for Excellence, recognized for outstanding financial performance, innovation in digital banking, and sustainable strategy.
Zenith Bank Plc has been awarded Nigeria’s Best Bank at the prestigious Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2025, distinguishing itself through exemplary financial performance, digital innovation, and sustainability leadership among international competitors. (turn0search2)
Out of over 770 entries from global financial institutions including HSBC, Citibank, Barclays, DBS, Morgan Stanley, and Standard Bank, Zenith emerged as Nigeria’s standout performer.
According to Euromoney’s national evaluation:
- Zenith posted a remarkable 67% rise in profit before tax in 2024, hitting ₦1.3 trillion (approx. $850 million).
- Gross earnings surged by 86%, reaching ₦3.97 trillion, driven by strong growth in both interest and non-interest income.
Group Managing Director/CEO Dame Dr. Adaora Umeoji OON, expressed her happiness:
“We are absolutely thrilled to be recognized as Nigeria’s Best Bank by Euromoney.”
Zenith’s recurring global honors, including its spot on The Banker’s Top 1000 ranking and Global Finance recognitions, reflect its enduring excellence.
This Euromoney award builds on a robust history of accolades:
- Best Bank in Nigeria by Global Finance (2020–2022, and again in 2024).
- Number One Bank in Nigeria by Tier-1 Capital for 15 consecutive years, per The Banker Top 1000 World Banks ranking.
- Prior Euromoney recognition in 2023 as Best Bank for Digital Solutions in Nigeria.
This latest award reaffirms Zenith Bank’s position at the apex of Nigeria’s banking industry. The Euromoney accolade not only rewards its strategic and financial strength but also signals its growing influence in shaping Africa’s banking future.
