Branch NG Named 2026 Financial Services Company of the Year

Digital lender Branch NG has been named Financial Services Company of the Year at the 2026 National Brand Excellence and Leadership Awards held in Lagos.

The recognition was presented during Nigeria’s Brand Week 2026, organised by the Institute of Brand Management of Nigeria (IBMN) to honour outstanding brands and organisations across the sub-region.

Branch NG emerged winner following the outcome of the Board of Fellows Research Report conducted by IBMN. The award celebrates organisations that demonstrate excellence in brand management, including strategic analysis, planning, implementation and policy execution aimed at achieving corporate goals.

Registrar and Chief Executive Officer of IBMN, Desmond Esorougwe, said the company’s selection followed extensive research and performance ratings that placed it ahead of competitors across key industry benchmarks. He noted that Branch NG has shown a strong commitment to delivering quality financial products and services, driven by a passion to meet customer needs.

Receiving the award on behalf of the Managing Director, Marketing Lead, Nigeria, Oluwaseyi Onibudo, described the honour as a reflection of the company’s commitment to innovation and customer-focused solutions.

“We are excited about this recognition. It reminds us that hard work and excellence do not go unnoticed. The award will inspire our team to raise the bar even higher in the years ahead,” he said, adding that it reinforces the company’s position as one of the fastest-growing financial institutions in Nigeria.

Other categories recognised at the event included Telecommunication Company of the Year, Babycare Brand of the Year, Flour Brand of the Year, Insurance HMO Brand of the Year, Alcoholic Beverage and Beer Brand of the Year, Personal Hygiene Brand of the Year, Insecticide Brand of the Year, Food Brand of the Year, and Power and Electricity Brand of the Year, among others.

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