Qore, Africa’s leading fintech infrastructure provider, hosted the Nexus 2025 Awards Night on November 21 at Jewel Aeida, Lagos. Established by Qore in 2023, the Nexus Awards spotlight financial institutions that are driving digital transformation and strengthening technology adoption across Africa.
In a landscape where innovation determines competitiveness, these awards recognize organizations that are enhancing customer experience, improving operational efficiency, and expanding financial inclusion through forward-thinking technology. By celebrating these achievements, Qore reinforces its commitment to accelerating the continent’s transition toward a fully digital financial ecosystem.
The recognition serves as a benchmark for excellence and inspires financial institutions to invest in technologies that empower businesses, uplift communities, and advance economic growth. For Qore, the awards are more than a celebration; they represent a call to action for deeper industry collaboration, bolder innovation, and the development of more resilient systems that shape the future of finance in Africa. The gala was attended by top executives from leading financial institutions in Nigeria.
In her keynote address, Dr. Wura Abiola, Board Chair of Qore, emphasized that credit fuels SMEs, empowers households, and accelerates digital adoption. She noted that confidence in lending depends on reliable identity systems, accurate data, strong risk intelligence, and resilient digital rails. Dr. Abiola also called for enhanced collaboration among regulators, banks, fintechs, and infrastructure providers to strengthen these foundational systems, improve interoperability, and expand access to credit. The evening honored institutions leading this transformation and reaffirmed Qore’s commitment to building an inclusive and robust financial ecosystem for Africa’s future.
Nexus 2025 Award Winner
Commercial Banks
– Guaranty Trust Bank – HuaweiDigital Transformation Leadership Award.
– Sterling Bank: Technology Sovereignty Award.
– Zenith Bank: Technology Trailblazer 2025.
– Providus Bank: Embedded Finance/ Banking-as-a-Platform award.
– Lotus Bank: Challenger Digital Bank 2025 award
– Access Bank: Financial Inclusion Impact award
Other Financial Institutions and Fintechs
– Akufada Microfinance Bank – Digital Transformation Pioneer, East Africa
– eBarcs Microfinance Bank – Technology Trailblazer 2025
– Moniepoint – MSME Champion award
– Zone – Payment infrastructure innovation award
Special Recognition Awards
– CeBIH: Ecosystem Impact and Industry Collaboration
– FintechNGR: Industry Advocacy and Representation
– Techcabal: Technology Media Excellence
– NAMB Lagos Chapter: Institutional Excellence in Microfinance Advancement
– Rachel Adesina; Chief Information Officer, First Bank: Women in Technology and Digital Leadership award
As the curtains closed on Nexus 2025, the awards stood as a testament to the remarkable progress financial institutions are making in shaping Africa’s digital future. These recognitions go beyond accolades; they symbolize a shared commitment to innovation, collaboration, and inclusion. Qore remains dedicated to empowering this transformation and ensuring that every institution has the tools to thrive in an increasingly digital economy.
For more information about Qore’s unified platform and future Nexus events, visit www.qore.inc or connect with Qore on LinkedIn.
