Zenith Bank Crowned Nigeria’s Best Bank at Euromoney Awards 2025
Zenith Bank Plc has clinched the coveted title of Nigeria’s Best Bank at the Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2025, solidifying its position as the country’s leading financial institution.
This prestigious recognition highlights Zenith Bank’s outstanding financial performance, innovative strategies, and unwavering commitment to digital transformation and sustainability.
The 2025 Euromoney Awards saw fierce competition, with over 770 entries from global heavyweights like HSBC, Morgan Stanley, Citibank, Barclays, Standard Bank, and the Development Bank of Singapore (DBS). Despite the tough field, Zenith Bank emerged as Nigeria’s top performer, earning praise for its leadership, innovation, and resilience.
Euromoney’s Awards for Excellence evaluate banks based on key criteria such as financial performance, strategic vision, and service excellence, making this win a testament to Zenith Bank’s excellence in these areas and standing out in global competition.
Dame Dr. Adaora Umeoji, Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Zenith Bank Plc, expressed her excitement about the global accolade, stating, “We are absolutely thrilled to be recognized as Nigeria’s Best Bank by Euromoney.” Her words reflect the bank’s pride in achieving this milestone and its dedication to delivering value to customers and shareholders.
This latest honor adds to Zenith Bank’s impressive track record and legacy of excellence. The bank was recently ranked the Number One Bank in Nigeria by Tier-1 Capital for the 16th consecutive year in The Banker’s Top 1000
World Banks Ranking 2025. Other notable awards include:
Bank of the Year (Nigeria) by The Banker in 2020, 2022, and 2024
Best Bank in Nigeria by Global Finance in 2020, 2021, 2022, 2024, and 2025
Best Bank for Digital Solutions in Nigeria by Euromoney in 2023
Inclusion in the World Finance Top 100 Global Companies in 2023
These accolades underscore Zenith Bank’s dominance in Nigeria’s banking sector, driven by its focus on innovation, operational excellence, and customer-centric solutions.
Zenith Bank’s recognition at the Euromoney Awards 2025 reinforces its status as a trailblazer in Nigeria’s financial landscape. By prioritizing digital transformation and sustainability, the bank continues to set the standard for excellence, inspiring confidence among customers and investors alike.
As Zenith Bank celebrates this achievement, its commitment to innovation and resilience positions it for even greater success.
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