Education • Emma Onyemaechi • 12 July, 2025
Zenith Bank Retains Best Bank in Nigeria 2025; 16-Year Reign Continues
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Zenith Bank Plc has been named Nigeria’s number one bank by Tier-1 Capital for the 16th year in a row, according to The Banker’s 2025 Top 1000 World Banks Ranking.
What is Tier-1 Capital?
Tier-1 capital refers to a bank’s core equity capital, which includes shareholder equity and disclosed reserves. It’s a key measure of financial strength, resilience, and ability to absorb losses. A higher Tier-1 capital means the bank is solid and well-positioned to handle risks.
Zenith Bank’s Tier-1 capital is now $2 billion – This showcases the bank’s strong capital base, a critical metric in global banking rankings.
Awards & Recognitions
1. Top Bank in Nigeria (Tier-1 Capital Ranking). Ranked #1 in Nigeria in 2025 by The Banker, a Financial Times publication. Zenith has held this title for 16 consecutive years, showing long-term consistency.
2. Best Bank in Nigeria – Global Finance Awards 2025. Zenith Bank also won “Best Bank in Nigeria” in the Global Finance Best Banks Awards 2025. This marks their 5th win in 6 years, which highlights the bank’s continued performance, innovation, and customer trust.
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