BOI Wins Global Award for Sustainable Finance in Nigeria

The Bank of Industry (BOI), Nigeria's foremost development finance institution, has received the Best Bank for Sustainable Finance in Nigeria award at the 2026 Global Sustainable Finance Awards, as recognized by a global finance magazine. This accolade reflects BOI's commitment to embedding sustainability in its operations and lending strategies.

The award highlights the bank's significant strides in advancing climate action, circular economy practices, and responsible resource management. In 2025, BOI became a national implementing entity for the Adaptation Fund, launching its sustainable finance framework to integrate sustainability into its lending operations.

The bank also introduced a guaranteed loan program for women, designed to drive climate resilience and gender-inclusive finance across Nigeria's economy. The recognition was commented on by Theodora Amechi, Head of Public Relations at BOI, who emphasized the bank's shift towards delivering financial solutions that measure environmental and social impact.

Established in 1959 and reconstituted in 2001, BOI continues to play a central role in supporting enterprise growth and economic diversification in Nigeria.