alt bank named Nigeria's Islamic Bank of the Year 2026

alt bank has been recognized as Islamic Bank of the Year, Nigeria, 2026, at the 14th edition of the Global Brands Awards. This accolade acknowledges the bank's contributions to ethical finance, financial inclusion, and the growth of non-interest banking in Nigeria.

The award was based on an independent evaluation of the bank's innovation, industry impact, customer engagement, and overall contributions to the financial services sector. The assessment highlighted alt bank's commitment to Sharia-compliant financial products and its efforts to expand access to alternative financial services.

The bank's services include personal banking, education financing, and business support, with notable initiatives such as the Hajj Savings Account and the AltInstitute digital learning platform. The bank's support for the Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment in Sokoto State reportedly reached 21,726 girls across 10 local government areas.

The Global Brands Awards 2026 winners' listing officially recognized alt bank under the Banking and Finance category.