Zenith Bank Named Nigeria’s Best Bank at Euromoney 2025 Awards
In a year where confidence in the banking sector has been shaky, Zenith Bank’s big win signals stability, innovation, and a nod to strong female leadership
Zenith Bank makes the news, clinching the “Best Bank in Nigeria” award at the Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2025.
This win is a big deal, considering the current climate, where many Nigerians are watching every naira and asking tough questions about who they can trust with their money. The Euromoney Award, considered one of the most prestigious global benchmarks in the banking and finance world, recognized Zenith Bank for its “strong management, robust governance structure, innovation in digital banking, and consistent financial performance.” In simple terms? They are saying Zenith Bank is not just doing well, they are doing the work.
Zenith Bank’s track record of excellent performance has continued to earn the brand numerous awards, including being recognized as the number 1 bank in Nigeria by Tier-1 capital for the sixteenth consecutive year in the 2025 Top 100 World Banks Ranking published by The Banker. Zenith Bank was also awarded Bank of the Year (Nigeria) in The Banker’s Bank of the Year awards for 2020, 2022, and 2024; Best Bank in Nigeria from 2020 to 2022, 2024, and 2025 in the Global Finance World’s Best Bank Awards; Best Bank for Digital Solutions in Nigeria in the Euromoney Award 2023, and was listed in the World Finance Top 100 Global companies in 2023 amongst many others.
“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.” The Group Managing Director\Chief Executive of Zenith Bank PLC, Dame Dr. Adaora Umeoji, said.
She dedicated the award to Zenith Bank’s customers across the globe for their loyalty, and to Jim Ovia, who deserves a mention for his long-standing vision of making Zenith the gold standard for banking and finance in Nigeria continues to bear fruit decades later. Under his leadership and the new energy of Umeoj, Zenith appears to be doubling down on tech-driven banking and customer-first service. Zenith Banks was also named Most Responsible Organisation in Africa, Best Company in Transparency and Reporting, and Best Company in Gender Equality and Women Empowerment at the SERAS CSR Awards Africa 2024, Bank of the Year 2024 by New Telegraph Newspaper, and the Best in MSME Trade Finance, 2023 by Nairametrics
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Zenith Bank was also named Most Responsible Organisation in Africa, Best Company in Transparency and Reporting, and Best Company in Gender Equality and Women Empowerment at the SERAS CSR Awards Africa 2024; Bank of the Year 2024 by ThisDay Newspaper; Bank of the Year 2024 by New Telegraph Newspaper; and Best in MSME Trade Finance, 2023 by Nairametrics.
The awards might not directly reduce your transfer fees, but they matter. International bodies like Euromoney often influence foreign investment, credit ratings, and even partnerships that affect how banks serve you and could shape real-life experiences.
