GTBank
Guaranty Trust Bank, the flagship banking subsidiary of Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc, has been named the Best Overall Performing Bank in Nigeria in The Banker magazine’s Top 1000 World Banks Rankings 2026.
The recognition reaffirms GTBank’s position as one of Nigeria’s leading financial institutions and reflects the bank’s consistent delivery of strong financial performance, operational excellence and sustainable growth.
The rankings evaluate banks globally using audited financial results, assessing institutions across financial strength, operational efficiency, risk management, liquidity, growth and profitability.
GTBank ranked first overall as the best-performing bank and also ranked first in efficiency and soundness. The bank secured second place in other metrics such as return on risk, liquidity, growth, leverage and profitability, demonstrating exceptional performance across all major metrics.
Speaking on the achievement, Managing Director of Guaranty Trust Bank, Miriam Olusanya, said: “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.”
