Signature Bank Projects Stronger 2025 Performance, Profit Climbs to N3.59 bn

Kayode Tokede

Signature Bank Limited announced a markedly stronger financial performance for the year ended 31 December 2025, underscoring the bank’s ongoing growth trajectory and its deepening position in Nigeria’s banking sector.

The results were presented at the bank’s 4th Annual General Meeting (AGM), where shareholders approved the audited financial statements for 2025 and other statutory resolutions.

Even amid a challenging macroeconomic backdrop—marked by inflationary pressures, exchange‑rate volatility, and tighter regulatory conditions—the bank achieved robust growth in key financial and operational metrics. Profit After Tax rose to N3.59 billion from N726 million in 2024; gross earnings increased by 94.5 percent to N24.99 billion; total assets grew to N224.7 billion; and customer deposits climbed to N170.8 billion.

The bank also made significant strides in operational efficiency, with its cost‑to‑income ratio improving from 92 percent to 66 percent. Shareholders’ equity strengthened to N25.2 billion.

Chairman of the Board, Tijjani Borodo, described the 2025 financial year as a defining period for the bank, noting resilience, disciplined execution, and steady institutional growth despite the difficult operating environment.

“The bank demonstrated remarkable resilience in the face of macroeconomic pressures and continued to make measurable progress across key performance indicators. Our focus remained on disciplined growth, operational efficiency, sound governance, and building a stronger institution positioned for sustainable long‑term value creation,” he said.

Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Nixon Iwedi, said the 2025 performance reflected deliberate institution‑building efforts, disciplined execution, and the commitment of employees throughout the organisation.

“Our performance in 2025 is a reflection of the resilience of our strategy, the dedication of our people, and the confidence our customers continue to place in the Bank. We remained focused on improving operational efficiency, strengthening our balance sheet, enhancing customer experience, and building a modern and customer‑centric financial institution positioned for sustainable growth,” he said.

Iwedi added that the bank will continue to prioritise prudent risk management, digital innovation, customer‑focused service delivery, and strategic business growth initiatives in the years ahead. Signature Bank reaffirmed its commitment to responsible banking, strong corporate governance, and delivering long‑term value to customers, shareholders, employees, and other stakeholders.