Fastest Growing Banks in Nigeria

AB Microfinance Bank Nigeria - It is one of the fastest growing banks in the country, offering a broad range of financial services to micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) and other clients in the lower income strata. The Bank has an exceptional group of very strong international shareholders committed to the task of improving access to financial services in the nation.

Guaranty Trust Bank plc - It was recognized by Euromoney as the "Best Bank in Nigeria" at the 2009 Euromoney Awards for Excellence. Guaranty Trust Bank has great reputation as one of Nigeria's most profitable and fastest growing banks and reinforces the National Long-Term Rating of AA- (double A minus) by Fitch; and BB- (double B minus) by Standard & Poor's - the best ratings assigned by the two international rating agencies to any Nigerian or West African-based bank.

Access Bank Plc - It is one of the fastest growing Banks in Nigeria. A member of the Access Bank Group headquartered in Nigeria, the bank obtained operating license from the regulatory authorities in DRC and commenced business officially in September, 2009. The Group has branches and business offices located in all major commercial centres and cities across Nigeria, Cote d'Ivoire, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ghana, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, The Gambia, Zambia, and in the UK.

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