Zenith Bank Plc has been listed in the World Finance 100 2023 released by World Finance
Magazine, achieving the feat as the only Nigerian company in the prestigious and exclusive
listing. Zenith Bank’s inclusion in this elite list underscores the bank’s outstanding
achievements and resilience in a dynamic and competitive global market.
The World Finance 100 celebrates companies that have reached the pinnacle of
achievement across a wide variety of fields of expertise. Each year World Finance compiles
the list of 100 companies, purely based on excellence in their field. The list presents the
new business elite, made up of those whose vision and enterprise shapes the conceptual
landscape of finance, business and technology. Notably, Zenith Bank stands as the lone
Nigerian company and one of just three African companies to earn a place on this esteemed
list for 2023, alongside industry titans such as Apple, Amazon, and Alphabet.
Dr. Ebenezer Onyeagwu, Group Managing Director/CEO of Zenith Bank Plc, remarked, "It
is with great pride that we acknowledge this feat as the exclusive Nigerian company in the
World Finance 100 2023. This accolade is a testament to our unwavering dedication to our
valued stakeholders, our innovative spirit, and sustained growth, all achieved amidst the
complexities of a challenging economic climate. This honour further attests to our status as
a leading financial institution that continues to set the industry standard in financial
performance, good corporate governance and financial stability.”
He expressed his profound gratitude to the Founder and Chairman of Zenith Bank Plc, Jim
Ovia, CFR, for his visionary leadership and foundational role in shaping a resilient and
thriving financial institution. He also acknowledged the board for the outstanding leadership
they provide; the staff, whose drive and commitment sustains the exceptional performance;
and the bank’s customers for their steadfast trust in the Zenith brand.
Zenith Bank continues to play a pivotal role in Nigeria’s economic development and remains
dedicated to providing cutting-edge financial solutions to its diverse clientele. The Bank's
track record of excellent performance has earned the brand numerous awards, with this
latest accolade coming on the heels of several recognitions including being recognised as
the Number One Bank in Nigeria by Tier-1 Capital, for the 14th consecutive year, in the
2023 Top 1000 World Banks Ranking published by The Banker Magazine; Best Commercial
Bank, Nigeria, for three consecutive years from 2021 to 2023, in the World Finance Banking
Awards; Best Corporate Governance Bank, Nigeria in the World Finance Corporate
Governance Awards 2022 and 2023; Bank of the Year (Nigeria) in The Banker's Bank of the
Year Awards 2020 and 2022; Best Bank in Nigeria, for three consecutive years from 2020 to
2022, in the Global Finance World's Best Banks Awards; Best in Corporate Governance'
Financial Services' Africa, for four successive years from 2020 to 2023, by the Ethical
Boardroom; Most Sustainable Bank, Nigeria in the International Banker 2023 Banking
Awards; Best Commercial Bank, Nigeria and Best Innovation In Retail Banking, Nigeria in
the International Banker 2022 Banking Awards.
Also, the bank emerged as the Most Valuable Banking Brand in Nigeria in the Banker
Magazine Top 500 Banking Brands 2020 and 2021; Bank of the Year 2023 and Retail Bank
of the Year, for three consecutive years from 2020 to 2022, at the BusinessDay Banks and
Other Financial Institutions (BAFI) Awards. Similarly, Zenith Bank was named Bank of the
Decade (People's Choice) at the ThisDay Awards 2020, Bank of the Year 2021 by
Champion Newspaper, Bank of the Year 2022 by New Telegraph Newspaper, and Most
Responsible Organisation in Africa 2021 by SERAS Awards.