Lagos, 09/12/25 — Sterling Bank has been honored with the Technology Sovereignty (Commercial Bank) Award at Nexus 2025, the premier convergence of leaders in banking, digital infrastructure, and financial technology transformation across Africa.
Sterling Bank earned this distinction for its visionary adoption of SeaBaaS, a locally developed core banking platform. This strategic shift away from foreign-dependent infrastructure underscores the bank’s confidence in Nigeria’s innovation ecosystem and the growing maturity of the continent’s technology landscape.
Speaking on the recognition, Temitayo Adegoke, Chief Operating Officer, Sterling Bank, said:
“We are deeply honored to receive the 2025 Technology Sovereignty Award. This recognition affirms the clarity of our purpose and the impact of the work we are committed to doing. Our vision at Sterling has always been to harness technology as a catalyst for smarter, more inclusive financial solutions for every Nigerian. We remain intentional about building resilient digital infrastructure and innovation engines capable of supporting growth across critical sectors of our economy. At our core is a culture defined by audacity, excellence, and disciplined execution. We are strengthened in our resolve to demonstrate that bold ideas, backed by strong institutions, can emerge from Nigeria and lead Africa’s transformation.”
Nexus, hosted by Qore, is an annual, high impact gathering of financial services leaders, innovators, policy stakeholders, and technology providers focused on shaping the future of finance in Africa. Through showcases, thought leadership, and knowledge-sharing, Nexus promotes collaboration, modernization, and financial inclusion across the continent. The event culminates in the Nexus Awards, which spotlights and celebrates financial institutions driving digital transformation and strengthening technology adoption in Africa.
Sterling Bank’s leadership exemplifies the essence of the Technology Sovereignty Award proving that when African ingenuity is supported and invested in, it delivers infrastructure that not only powers today but also shape the financial future of the continent.
Congratulations to Sterling Bank on this well-deserved recognition.