Signature Bank Limited has announced a significantly stronger financial performance for the year ended 31 December 2025. This reinforces the Bank’s steady growth trajectory within Nigeria’s banking industry.
The Bank's performance was presented at its 4th Annual General Meeting, where shareholders approved the Audited Financial Statements for the 2025 financial year.
Despite a challenging macroeconomic environment marked by inflationary pressures, exchange rate volatility, and tighter regulatory conditions, the Bank achieved strong growth. Profit After Tax surged to ₦3.59 billion from ₦726 million in 2024. Gross Earnings climbed by 94.5% to ₦24.99 billion, Total Assets expanded to ₦224.7 billion, and Customer Deposits increased to ₦170.8 billion.
The Bank also recorded a notable improvement in operational efficiency, with its Cost-to-Income Ratio decreasing from 92% to 66%. Shareholders’ Equity strengthened to ₦25.2 billion.
Chairman of the Board of Directors, Tijjani Borodo, described 2025 as a defining year for the Bank, characterized by resilience and disciplined execution despite the challenging operating environment. He stated, “The Bank demonstrated remarkable resilience in the face of macroeconomic pressures and continued to make measurable progress across key performance indicators. Our focus remained on disciplined growth, operational efficiency, sound governance, and building a stronger institution positioned for sustainable long-term value creation.”
Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Nixon Iwedi, attributed the Bank’s 2025 performance to deliberate institution-building efforts, disciplined execution, and the commitment of its employees. He added, “Our performance in 2025 is a reflection of the resilience of our strategy, the dedication of our people, and the confidence our customers continue to place in the Bank. We remained focused on improving operational efficiency, strengthening our balance sheet, enhancing customer experience, and building a modern and customer-centric financial institution positioned for sustainable growth.”
