Zenith Bank Plc has been named the Best Bank in Nigeria at the prestigious Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2025, securing the most coveted national honour in the global banking industry.
The accolade reaffirms Zenith Bank’s leadership, resilience, and innovation within Nigeria’s financial landscape.
The Euromoney Awards for Excellence are widely regarded as the gold standard in global banking awards, recognising institutions that have excelled in delivering superior services, driving digital transformation, and contributing to financial stability and inclusion.
The 2025 edition witnessed a record-breaking 770+ entries from leading global banks including HSBC, Morgan Stanley, Citibank, Barclays, Standard Bank, and DBS (Development Bank of Singapore).
In announcing Zenith Bank’s win, Euromoney highlighted the bank’s exceptional financial performance, robust risk management framework, and ongoing commitment to customer-centric innovation as key differentiators in a competitive field.
According to Euromoney, “Zenith Bank demonstrated unmatched strength in Nigeria’s evolving banking environment. Its digital infrastructure, capital strength, and strategic vision continue to set the benchmark in West Africa’s largest economy.”
Reacting to the award, a Zenith Bank spokesperson said: “This recognition is a testament to the hard work, dedication, and excellence of our entire team. It reflects our unwavering commitment to delivering value to customers, shareholders, and the Nigerian economy at large.”
The award also comes at a symbolic moment for Zenith Bank, which will celebrate its 35th anniversary in August 2025, marking over three decades of banking leadership and contribution to Nigeria’s financial inclusion agenda.
The bank, founded in 1990 by banking visionary Jim Ovia, has grown into one of Africa’s largest and most profitable financial institutions, renowned for its innovation-driven approach, operational efficiency, and industry-first digital solutions.
Analysts note that this award not only cements Zenith Bank’s position at the top of Nigeria’s banking sector but also signals strong investor confidence and international recognition of the bank’s strategic direction.
As the Nigerian financial ecosystem continues to evolve amid global economic headwinds, Zenith Bank’s recognition at the Euromoney Awards further strengthens its standing as a trailblazer in sustainable banking, digital transformation, and institutional excellence.