Lagos, Nigeria — 09/12/2025 Providus Bank has been named the winner of the Embedded Finance / BaaS Champion (Unified) Award at NEXUS 2025, celebrating the bank’s leadership in building secure, scalable Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS) infrastructure that empowers fintechs and enterprises to innovate and deliver seamless digital finance.
As businesses increasingly rely on embedded finance to deliver frictionless digital journeys, Providus Bank has emerged as the bedrock supporting this transformation. Its strong BaaS infrastructure, built with secure, scalable APIs and real-time capabilities has accelerated innovation across payments, lending solutions, digital commerce, and financial inclusion initiatives. Today, the bank stands as a key enabler in the partnership economy, helping innovators go to market faster while staying compliant and reliable at scale.
Reacting to the milestone recognition, O’Bukola A. Ajets, CIO, Providus Bank, shared:
“Winning the ‘Embedded Finance / BaaS Champion award at NEXUS 2025 is a testament to Providus Bank’s dedication to enabling secure, scalable, and innovative financial solutions for fintechs and enterprises. This recognition reflects our continued commitment to building a robust Banking-as-a-Service infrastructure that empowers our partners to deliver seamless digital experiences and drive the next phase of financial inclusion and growth. We are indeed humbled by this award, and we dedicate it to our customers who have trusted us all these years.”
From powering high-potential startups to supporting advanced digital ecosystems, Providus Bank remains laser-focused on making financial services simpler, smarter, and more accessible for millions. With each new partnership formed, the bank continues to expand the reach of digital innovation across industries, pushing boundaries and inspiring the next wave of growth.
Hosted annually, NEXUS is the continent’s leading innovation showcase, spotlighting institutions building the future of finance through technology, creativity, and collaboration. The Embedded Finance / BaaS Champion category celebrates the organizations transforming how financial services are delivered, and Providus Bank’s win reinforces its status as one of the strongest pillars in Africa’s digital finance revolution.
Congratulations to Providus Bank!