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Zenith Bank Plc has once again solidified its leadership position in the Nigerian banking industry, clinching the prestigious title of “Nigeria’s Best Bank” at the Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2025.
The award, presented at The Peninsula Hotel in London, highlights Zenith Bank’s exceptional performance, innovative banking solutions, and consistent value delivery to customers and shareholders. This recognition represents the most coveted national honour at the event and underscores the bank’s continued dominance in Nigeria’s financial services sector.
Organised annually, the Euromoney Awards for Excellence celebrates institutions that demonstrate outstanding leadership, resilience, and innovation across global markets. This year’s edition attracted a record-breaking 770 submissions from top-tier financial institutions including HSBC, Morgan Stanley, Citi, Barclays, Standard Bank, and DBS.
Dr. Adaora Umeoji, Group Managing Director and Chief Executive of Zenith Bank Plc, expressed pride in the recognition, stating:
“Being named Nigeria’s Best Bank by Euromoney is a significant milestone. It affirms our dedication to excellence and reflects the enduring trust our customers place in us. This award belongs to our clients, staff, and the visionary leadership that has shaped our journey.”
She extended appreciation to Zenith Bank’s loyal customer base, the Board of Directors, and especially the bank’s Founder and Chairman, Jim Ovia, whose strategic foresight has been instrumental in building a resilient and globally competitive institution.
A Legacy of Excellence
Zenith Bank’s latest accolade adds to a growing list of recognitions affirming its industry leadership. Notably, the bank retained its title as Nigeria’s Number One Bank by Tier-1 Capital for the 16th consecutive year in the 2025 Top 1000 World Banks ranking by The Banker.
Other recent honours include:
- Bank of the Year (Nigeria) – The Banker Awards (2020, 2022, 2024)
- Best Bank in Nigeria – Global Finance (2020–2022, 2024, 2025)
- Best Bank for Digital Solutions – Euromoney (2023)
- Most Sustainable Bank, Nigeria – International Banker (2023, 2024)
- Best in Corporate Governance (Financial Services – Africa) – Ethical Boardroom (2020–2023)
- Best Corporate Governance Bank, Nigeria – World Finance (2022–2025)
- Most Valuable Banking Brand in Nigeria – The Banker (2020, 2021)
- Bank of the Year – ThisDay and New Telegraph (2024)
- Best in MSME Trade Finance – Nairametrics (2023)
- Rights Issue/Public Offer of the Year – Nairametrics Capital Market Choice Awards (2025)
Zenith Bank also continues to lead in sustainability and social impact, earning multiple accolades at the SERAS CSR Awards Africa 2024, including Most Responsible Organisation in Africa, Best Company in Transparency and Reporting, and Best Company in Gender Equality and Women Empowerment.
With this latest recognition from Euromoney, Zenith Bank reaffirms its position not only as a national powerhouse but also as a key player shaping the future of banking across Africa and beyond.
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