Zenith Bank Named Nigeria’s Best Bank at 2025 Euromoney Awards for Excellence

Zenith Bank Named Nigeria’s Best Bank at 2025 Euromoney Awards for Excellence

London, July 17, 2025 – Zenith Bank Plc has been crowned “Nigeria’s Best Bank” at the prestigious Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2025, solidifying its position as the country’s leading financial institution. The award ceremony, held at The Peninsula Hotel in London, recognized Zenith Bank as the standout performer among Nigerian banks, clinching the most coveted national award of the night.

The annual Euromoney Awards for Excellence are regarded as one of the global banking industry's most respected accolades, celebrating institutions that demonstrate exceptional leadership, innovation, and resilience in their markets. This year’s edition received a record-breaking 770 entries from some of the world’s most renowned financial institutions including HSBC, Morgan Stanley, Citibank, Barclays, Standard Bank, and the Development Bank of Singapore (DBS).

Reacting to the honour, Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Zenith Bank Plc, Dame (Dr.) Adaora Umeoji, OON, expressed gratitude for the recognition, describing it as a reflection of the bank’s commitment to excellence and its impact on the financial ecosystem.

“We are absolutely thrilled to be recognized as Nigeria’s Best Bank by Euromoney. This award is not just a testament to our relentless pursuit of excellence, but also a validation of the unwavering trust and confidence our customers have placed in us,” Umeoji said.

She dedicated the award to Zenith Bank’s loyal customers and acknowledged the visionary leadership of the bank’s Founder and Chairman, Jim Ovia, CFR, as well as the guidance of the Board and the dedication of staff members across all branches.

“Our success is not just about us, but about the impact we continue to have on the financial ecosystem. We remain committed to supporting economic growth, maintaining high standards of governance, and building a global financial institution that will outlive generations,” she added.

A Legacy of Excellence

Zenith Bank’s stellar performance and consistency in delivering value have earned it multiple industry recognitions over the years. Notable awards include:

• Number One Bank in Nigeria by Tier-1 Capital for the 16th consecutive year in the 2025 Top 1000 World Banks Ranking by The Banker
• Bank of the Year (Nigeria) in The Banker’s Bank of the Year Awards – 2020, 2022, and 2024
• Best Bank in Nigeria – Global Finance World’s Best Banks Awards (2020–2022, 2024, 2025)
• Best Bank for Digital Solutions in Nigeria – Euromoney Awards 2023
• Listed among World Finance Top 100 Global Companies – 2023
• Best Commercial Bank, Nigeria – World Finance Banking Awards (2021–2025)
• Most Sustainable Bank, Nigeria – International Banker Awards (2023, 2024)
• Best Corporate Governance Bank, Nigeria – World Finance Corporate Governance Awards (2022–2025)
• Best in Corporate Governance (Financial Services) Africa – Ethical Boardroom (2020–2023)
• Most Valuable Banking Brand in Nigeria – The Banker’s Top 500 Banking Brands (2020, 2021)
• Bank of the Year – BusinessDay BAFI Awards (2023, 2024)
• Retail Bank of the Year – BAFI Awards (2020–2022, 2024)
• Best Innovation in Retail Banking – International Banker Awards (2022)

Zenith Bank has also been celebrated for its commitment to corporate social responsibility and inclusion. At the SERAS CSR Awards Africa 2024, the bank won Most Responsible Organisation in Africa, Best Company in Transparency and Reporting, and Best Company in Gender Equality and Women Empowerment.

Further accolades include Bank of the Year 2024 by ThisDay and New Telegraph Newspapers, Best in MSME Trade Finance 2023 by Nairametrics, and Rights Issue/Public Offer of the Year for its Hybrid Offer at the Nairametrics Capital Market Choice Awards 2025.

With this latest recognition from Euromoney, Zenith Bank continues to set the benchmark for banking excellence in Nigeria and across Africa.