About Us
We are Nigeria’s most reliable and trusted partner. We make lives better by delivering the simplest, smartest solutions and guaranteeing the best experience every time.
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With our unique propositions, services, and over 2190 employees, we continually provide for the needs of our customers, communities, and other stakeholders. Through our 105 years of existence, we have undergone several transformations and are currently known as Nigeria’s most reliable and trusted partner, serving over 7.3 million customers. We are headquartered at 36 Marina, Lagos, Nigeria.
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Corporate
Philosophy
Our Vision
We are Nigeria’s most reliable and trusted partner.
Our Core Values
We find simpler and smarter ways to do things better every time. We are a forward thinking bank.
Our Mission
We make lives better by delivering the simplest, smartest solutions and guaranteeing the best experience every time.
Leadership
Governance
History
Our
Awards
Union Bank of Nigeria Plc was established in 1917, as a full-service commercial bank that caters to the retail and commercial needs of individuals, small and medium sized companies, and major corporations.
2021-2025
Euromoney
Best SME Bank Award
Euromoney
Euromoney
2016-2000
Euromoney
Best Company in Environmental Excellence – 2019
SERA
Innovation Prize – 2019
Euromoney
Most Responsible Company – 2nd Runner up 2019
Euromoney
Best Company in Environmental Excellence Award . (2018)
Peoples’ Choice Award
Most Outstanding Company in CSR/Sustainability. 2018
Marketing World awards
Marketing Campaign of the Year’ – 2018
Euromoney
Innovative Financial Brand of the Year’ . (2018)
New Age Banking Awards
Excellence in Banking Innovation . (2018)
Euromoney
The Fastest Growing Retail Bank, Nigeria(2017)
Euromoney
Brand Evolution Of The Year (2017)
Euromoney
Iconic Brand Of The Year (2017)
Corporate Communications Awards (CCA)
Best Rebrand (2017)
CBN/NIBSS
Most efficient bank in e-reference operations award (2016)
TransformAwards MENA
Best Brand development to reflect changed mission/values/ positioning (2016)
TransformAwards MENA
Best Visual identity from the financial sector (2016)
2021-2023
Euromoney
Best Bank to Support Small, Medium Scale Enterprises (2015)
Web Jurist
Best in Aesthetics (Banking Category) (2014)
Commerzbank AG Trade Award
Excellent partnership for the year 2014
ACGSF
The Best Lending Bank under the ACGSF in the Federal Capital City
Euromoney
Best Bank for Punctuality at the Abuja Cheque Clearing Centre
1971-2010
Central Bank of Nigeria
Best Bank in Agricultural Financing under the Agricultural Credit Guarantee Scheme (ACGS), 2006
Euromoney
Banker’s Award: Nigeria’s Best Bank (2000, 2001, 2002 and 2004)
Enugu Clearing House
Bank with the Highest Volume of Clearing Cheques (2006)
Nigerian Association of Small and Medium Enterprises (NASME)
SME Most Friendly Bank Award (2006)
Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry Award
Best Innovative Exhibitor in the Financial Services Sector, 2006 Lagos Trade Fair
Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry Award
