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Top 10 most valuable Nigerian brands in 2025

In 2025, Nigerian banks are not just leading in finance, they’re dominating the branding space too. For the fourth year in a row, Access Bank holds on tight to the crown as Nigeria’s most valuable brand,

Top 10 most valuable Nigerian brands in 2025
  • Business Insider Africa presents the top 10 most valuable Nigerian brands in 2025.
  • The list is courtesy of Brand Finance.
  • Access Bank holds on tight to the crown as Nigeria’s most valuable brand.
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In 2025, Nigerian banks are not just leading in finance, they’re dominating the branding space too.

For the fourth year in a row, Access Bank holds on tight to the crown as Nigeria’s most valuable brand, more than doubling its brand value to a whopping NGN893.3 billion, according to Brand Finance.

Not far behind is Dangote Cement, which surged 74% to NGN562.5 billion, thanks to strong profits and its long-standing grip on the construction market.

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In third place, GTCO (Guaranty Trust Holding Company) is making big moves, nearly tripling its brand value to NGN524.7 billion, a clear sign of the group’s evolving dominance in the financial landscape.

But not every story is about growth. Hero Lager, once a rising star, took a hit, its brand value plunged 51% to NGN42.1 billion, sliding from 9th to 20th place, a reflection of the broader slowdown in Nigeria’s alcoholic beverage market.

On the strength side of things, UBA (United Bank for Africa) is now Nigeria’s strongest brand in 2025. With a Brand Strength Index (BSI) score of 92.4/100 and an AAA+ rating, UBA has not only topped the local charts but also earned global respect, ranking the 13th strongest banking brand in the world.

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The Nigeria 25 2025 rankings show a clear shift: banks are rising fast, occupying more space in the top 10 than ever before. This stresses the increasing importance of financial services in driving Nigeria’s economic future, especially in an era where adaptability and resilience matter more than ever.

Rank Name 2025 2025
1 Access Bank $559M AAA
2 Dangote Cement $352M AAA
3 GTCO $328M AAA+
4 Zenith Bank $285M AA+
5 Flour Mills Nigeria $284M A
6 United Bank for Africa $213M AAA+
7 First Bank of Nigeria $181M AAA+
8 Stanbic IBTC $144M AA-
9 BUA Cement $87M AAA-
10 Glo Mobile $82M A

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