Zenith Bank Plc has been recognized as “Nigeria’s Best Bank” at the prestigious Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2025.
The award, presented on July 17, 2025, at The Peninsula, London, is a testament to the bank’s commitment to delivering exceptional banking services, innovative products, and superior value to its customers and shareholders.
The Euromoney Awards for Excellence are one of the most highly coveted awards in the banking industry, celebrating financial institutions that demonstrate leadership, innovation, and resilience in their markets.
This year’s edition saw a record number of over 770 entries from world-class financial institutions.
Reacting to the award, the Group Managing Director/Chief Executive of Zenith Bank Plc, Dame Dr. Adaora Umeoji, OON, said, “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.”
Zenith Bank’s track record of excellent performance has continued to earn the brand numerous awards.
The bank has been recognized as the Number One Bank in Nigeria by Tier-1 Capital for the 16th consecutive year in the 2025 Top 1000 World Banks Ranking, published by The Banker.
It has also been awarded Bank of the Year (Nigeria) in The Banker’s Bank of the Year Awards for 2020, 2022, and 2024, and Best Bank in Nigeria from 2020 to 2022, 2024, and 2025, in the Global Finance World’s Best Banks Awards.
The bank has also been recognized for its commitment to sustainability, being named Most Sustainable Bank, Nigeria in the International Banker 2023 and 2024 Banking Awards.
Additionally, Zenith Bank has been acknowledged as the Best Corporate Governance Bank, Nigeria, in the World Finance Corporate Governance Awards for four consecutive years from 2022 to 2025.
The bank’s commitment to excellence is evident in its numerous recognitions. Dame Dr. Adaora Umeoji dedicated the award to Zenith Bank’s customers across the globe for their loyalty and to the Founder and Chairman, Jim Ovia, for his visionary leadership and commitment to excellence.
She also thanked the Board for their guidance and the staff for their unwavering dedication to building a formidable and best-in-class global financial institution.
The Euromoney award is a testament to Zenith Bank’s success and its commitment to delivering exceptional banking services, innovative products, and superior value to its customers and shareholders.
The bank’s numerous recognitions are a reflection of its dedication to excellence and its position as a leader in the Nigerian banking industry.
L-R: Former Economic Secretary to the Treasury of the United Kingdom, Ed Balls; Head of Multinationals and Financial Institutions, Zenith Bank (UK) Ltd, Natalie Andrew; Manager, Wealth Management, Zenith Bank (UK) Ltd, Noelia Pinto; Group Managing Director/CEO, Zenith Bank Plc, Dame Dr. Adaora Umeoji, OON; Executive Director, Zenith Bank Plc, Dr. Mrs. Adobi Nwapa; CEO, Zenith Bank (UK) Ltd, Udu Ovbiagele; and Euromoney’s Head of Banking for US & Europe, Dominic O’Neill during the presentation of Nigeria’s Best Bank Award to Zenith Bank Plc at the Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2025 at The Peninsula, London, recently.
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