About NEXUS Bank
About NEXUS Bank

35 Years of Banking Africa Forward

From a single branch in Lagos to 22 countries and 35 million customers — NEXUS Bank has spent three decades earning the trust of Africa's people, businesses, and institutions.

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35M+
Customers
22
Countries
₦4.2T
Total Assets
1,200+
Branches
35yrs
Operating History
18,000+
Employees
Our Mission

To provide world-class financial services that empower individuals, businesses, and institutions across Africa — enabling prosperity, reducing inequality, and financing the continent's future.

Our Vision

To be the most trusted, most innovative, and most impactful bank on the African continent — a truly pan-African institution that every African is proud to bank with.

Our Purpose

Power In Your Hands. We exist to put financial power — the power to save, invest, borrow, trade, and grow — into the hands of every African, regardless of where they live or what they earn.

Our History

35 Years in the Making

1989

Founded

NEXUS Bank established in Lagos with a vision to democratise banking across Africa.

1995

First Expansion

Opened operations in Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire, marking our first pan-African steps.

2003

NGX Listing

Successfully listed on the Nigerian Exchange Group, raising ₦12B in our IPO.

2009

East Africa Entry

Established presence in Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda — completing our East Africa footprint.

2015

Digital Revolution

Launched NEXUS Mobile — the first AI-powered banking app in sub-Saharan Africa.

2019

30 Years Strong

Celebrated 30 years with 20M customers, ₦2T in assets, and operations in 18 countries.

2022

Super App Launch

NEXUS Super App launched — payments, investments, loans, and lifestyle in one platform.

2024

Today

35M+ customers, 22 countries, ₦4.2T in assets. Pan-Africa's Bank of Choice.

Our Values

What We Stand For

Strength

We stand firm in our commitments to customers, shareholders, and communities — through every economic cycle.

Integrity

Transparency and honesty are non-negotiable. We do what we say and say what we mean, always.

Pan-Africanism

Africa is not a market — it is our home. Every decision we make is anchored in the long-term prosperity of this continent.

Excellence

We hold ourselves to the highest global standards in every interaction, product, and service we deliver.

Innovation

We challenge convention and invest boldly in technology, talent, and ideas that shape the future of African finance.

Sustainability

Responsible banking means investing in communities, protecting the environment, and building wealth that lasts.

Executive Leadership

Meet the Leadership Team

Chukwuemeka Obi
Nigeria

Chukwuemeka Obi

Group Managing Director & CEO

Former MD at Access Bank with 25 years of pan-African banking experience. Led NEXUS through its expansion into 12 new markets.

Abena Asante
Ghana

Abena Asante

Executive Director, Retail Banking

Pioneer of digital-first banking in West Africa. Architect of the NEXUS Mobile Super App, now with 10M+ active users.

Kamau Mwangi
Kenya

Kamau Mwangi

Chief Financial Officer

Former Goldman Sachs VP with deep expertise in African capital markets, treasury operations and investor relations.

Fatima Al-Rashid
Egypt

Fatima Al-Rashid

Chief Technology Officer

Led digital transformation at Standard Bank. Built NEXUS's core banking infrastructure serving 35M customers in real time.

Sustainability

Banking With Purpose

NEXUS Bank is committed to responsible banking — financing a greener Africa, empowering underserved communities, and leading with integrity.

Green Finance

Over ₦200B deployed in renewable energy and climate-smart infrastructure financing across Africa.

Financial Literacy

2M Nigerians reached through our free financial literacy programme since 2018.

Women in Business

40% of our SME loan portfolio directed to women-owned businesses through NEXUS HER programme.

Community Banking

500,000 unbanked Africans brought into the formal financial system via our agency banking network.

Climate Commitments

Net-zero financed emissions target by 2050. NEXUS is a signatory to the UN Principles for Responsible Banking.

Youth Empowerment

10,000 young Africans trained annually in financial management, entrepreneurship, and digital skills.

NEXUS Private Banking
Private Banking
Private Banking

Your Wealth. Our Priority.

NEXUS Private Banking delivers bespoke financial solutions for Africa's most discerning clients — from wealth management and investment advisory to exclusive concierge services.

  • Dedicated private banker
  • Bespoke investment portfolios
  • Global market access
  • Exclusive lifestyle privileges
  • Discretion guaranteed
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Careers

Build Your Career With NEXUS

Join 18,000+ professionals across 22 countries who are shaping the future of African banking. We invest in our people as much as we invest in Africa.

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