Bank Of Industry Wins Best Bank In Sustainable Finance (Nigeria) At The 2026 Global Sustainable Finance Awards

The Bank of Industry (BOI), Nigeria’s foremost Development Finance Institution, has been recognised by Global Finance Magazine as the Best Bank in Sustainable Finance (Nigeria) at the 2026 Global Sustainable Finance Awards.

This prestigious recognition affirms BOI’s commitment to embedding sustainability at the heart of its operations and lending strategy.

The award reflects the Bank’s significant strides in advancing climate action, circular economy practices, and responsible resource management.

In 2025, the Bank became the National Implementing Entity(NIE) for the  Adaptation Fund for a period of 5 years, launched its Sustainable Finance Framework, embedding sustainability in its lending operations and the Guaranteed Loans for Women (GLOW). These initiatives are designed to drive climate resilience, gender inclusion, and responsible finance across Nigeria’s economy.

The Bank of Industry (BOI) is Nigeria’s leading development finance institution, established in 1959 and reconstituted in 2001 to drive industrial growth and inclusive economic development. The Bank provides long-term financing and advisory support to enterprises across key sectors, strengthening local production, value chains and job creation.

Between 2023 and 2025, BOI supported over 1 million enterprises and disbursed more than ₦1.27 trillion to businesses nationwide, helping to expand productive capacity and improve access to finance for underserved segments of the economy.

Through its nationwide footprint and strong international partnerships, BOI continues to play a central role in accelerating sustainable private-sector-led growth and economic diversification in Nigeria.