Guaranty Trust Bank Ltd. has been named the Best Overall Performing Bank in Nigeria in The Banker magazine’s Top 1000 World Banks Rankings for 2026.
The flagship banking subsidiary of Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc clinched the top spot in the highly anticipated global ranking, which evaluates financial institutions based on audited financial results, according to the bank’s statement on Tuesday.
Reacting to the landmark achievement, the Managing Director of Guaranty Trust Bank Ltd., Miriam Olusanya, expressed immense gratitude to the bank’s internal and external stakeholders, noting that the accolade reflects a collective effort.
“Being named the Best Overall Performing Bank in Nigeria by The Banker is a recognition that means a great deal to us, not just because of the prestige of the publication, but because of what it represents: the hard work of our People, the loyalty of our customers, and the strength we continue to draw from being part of the Group,” Olusanya said.
She further emphasised that the top rankings in efficiency and soundness were direct results of the bank’s structured internal policies and its collaborative relationship with its parent holding company.
