Zenith Bank Retains Top African and Nigerian Banking Awards

Zenith Bank Plc has solidified its standing as a leading financial institution in Africa, securing the titles of Africa's Best Bank and Nigeria's Best Bank for the second year running at the prestigious Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2026.

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The awards are a reflection of the confidence reposed in the bank by its customers and stakeholders.

The accolades, presented in London, recognize Zenith Bank's robust financial performance, pioneering digital innovations, exceptional customer service, and significant contributions to economic development throughout the continent. The Euromoney Awards for Excellence are highly regarded within the banking industry, evaluating institutions on critical metrics such as strategy, profitability, risk management, digital transformation, and overall stakeholder impact.

Dr. Adaora Umeoji, Zenith Bank's Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, expressed that the awards signify the trust placed in the bank by its customers and stakeholders. She emphasized that this recognition fuels the bank's commitment to expanding financial inclusion, delivering superior value to its clientele, and fostering business growth across Africa. Umeoji also dedicated the awards to the bank's founder, Jim Ovia, acknowledging his foundational role in establishing the excellence that continues to drive the institution's success.

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The recognition underscores the dedication of the bank’s workforce and its commitment to building a globally competitive African financial institution.

In the 2025 financial year, Zenith Bank demonstrated sustained strong performance, reporting gross earnings of N4.19 trillion and a profit after tax of N1.04 trillion. The bank also successfully reduced its non-performing loan ratio to 3.8 percent from 4.7 percent. These recent honors add to Zenith Bank's impressive collection of international recognitions, including its consistent ranking as Nigeria's number one bank by Tier-1 Capital for 17 consecutive years by The Banker's 2026 Top 1000 World Banks ranking.

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The awards will further motivate the bank to deepen financial inclusion, deliver superior value to customers and support business growth across the continent.