Signature Bank Opens Kano Branch, Re-affirms Commitment to Northern Economic Growth
By Abdullahi Yusuf
Signature Bank Limited, one of Nigeria’s fastest-growing and most innovative financial institutions, has expanded its presence to the historic city of Kano.
The new branch, the sixth in the country and first in the North-West of Nigeria, marks a significant milestone in the Bank’s strategic growth agenda and its commitment to providing accessible, technology-driven, and customer-focused financial services across Nigeria.
Speaking at the launching of the bank’s branch,Alhaji Tijjani M. Borodo, Chairman of Signature Bank, expressed confidence that the bank’s presence would accelerate the State’s drive towards financial inclusion and expand access to innovative financial solutions, especially for SMEs.
He commended Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf for fostering an investment-friendly environment and affirmed that Signature Bank would strengthen Kano’s profile as a major hub for commerce and enterprise in the country.
“We see our entry into this great State as an investment in the future of Kano State and a reaffirmation of our commitment towards enabling bespoke financial services to regions across the country.
“We commend the Executive Governor of the state for his tireless work in ensuring a suitable ecosystem for corporate entities like Signature Bank to operate.
“As a son of this soil, I am proud to see Signature Bank extend modern, trusted banking services that empower individuals, entrepreneurs, and families to achieve their goals in the state.
Nixon Iwedi, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Signature Bank, described the new branch as a bridge that will connect innovative and world-class financial services support to the people of Kano State,” he said.
According to Iwedi,the bank would continue to leverage on its neo-phygital strategy to ensure equitable and satisfactory service delivery.
“We will continue to double down on our resolve to serve traders, farmers, small businesses, and professionals, offering secure, reliable, and convenient financial solutions designed for modern living,” he said.
Signature Bank is Nigeria’s premier neo-phygital institution, seamlessly combining technology-driven solutions with a human-centered service model.
At its core, the Bank believes that banking is not merely transactional but a relational service built on trust, creativity, and progress.
With established operations in Abuja (Head Office), Aba, Umuahia, Port Harcourt, and Asaba, Signature Bank is now extending its footprint to Kano, with upcoming branches scheduled to open in Onitsha, Uyo, Warri, Owerri, and Enugu.
Through these expansions, the Bank is deepening access to secure and inclusive financial services while empowering customers to bank with confidence guided by its core values of professionalism, audacity, creativity, trust, and service excellence.
Signature Bank Limited is a next-generation financial institution licensed by the Central Bank of Nigeria to deliver innovative, inclusive, and customer-focused banking solutions.
Since its inception in 2022, the Bank has remained committed to empowering individuals, businesses, and communities through accessible, secure, and human-centered financial services.
Declaring the branch open, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf said the bank would provide essential banking services to the people of the state.
Such services,Yusuf said, included access to credits by the state’s Entrepreneurs, saving opportunities for the people of the state and “sophisticated financial instruments for our thriving commercial sector.”
He,on behalf of the government and people of the state congratulated and welcomed the bank to the state.