Zenith Bank named bank of the year at Nigerian NewsDirect awards

30 Nov 2025

Zenith Bank has been honoured as Bank of the Year at the Nigerian NewsDirect Anniversary and Awards Ceremony, reaffirming its position as one of Nigeria’s leading financial institutions.

Receiving the award on behalf of the Group Managing Director, the bank’s representative expressed profound appreciation to Nigerian NewsDirect for the recognition. He dedicated the award to Zenith Bank’s esteemed customers, whose loyalty and confidence, he said, continue to inspire the bank’s pursuit of excellence. He also dedicated the honour to the bank’s Chairman and Founder, Dr. Jim Ovia, acknowledging his visionary leadership in building one of Africa’s most successful banking brands.

Zenith Bank assured customers that it will continue to innovate and expand its range of financial products and schemes, all aimed at helping individuals and businesses “reach their Zenith.” The bank noted that the award serves as added motivation to strengthen its services and uphold the standards that have distinguished it within the banking sector.