9 Payment Service Bank (9PSB), Nigeria’s first payment service bank, has been awarded the 2025 Digital Bank of the Year (Digital Innovation Category) at the 2025 RegTech Rockstar Africa Awards, which took place recently at the Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos.
The RegTech Rockstar Africa Awards celebrate excellence and recognize firms that have distinguished themselves through outstanding achievements in product innovation, proven solutions, leadership, and contributions to the growth of the financial industry.
9PSB emerged as a winner in the Digital Innovation category from a strong lineup of financial institutions and Fintechs, underscoring its commitment to innovation, excellence, and the development of world-class, technology-driven solutions that empower businesses while enhancing accessibility, security, and efficiency for customers.
The company’s focus on practical, customer-centric services has played a significant role in advancing financial inclusion across the nook and crannies of the country, earning it this well-deserved recognition.
Speaking about the award, Ikechukwu Ugwu, Chief Marketing Officer, 9PSB said: “We are truly honoured to receive the 2025 Digital Bank of the Year award. This recognition reflects our relentless commitment to driving innovation, enhancing financial inclusion, and delivering seamless digital banking solutions to Nigerians. At 9PSB, we believe technology is a powerful enabler, and this award motivates us to continue pushing boundaries of innovation to provide seamless, secure, and efficient financial services for all.”
He further said, “This achievement would not have been possible without the dedication, hard work, and innovation of our talented team at 9PSB, as well as the trust of our customers. We say a very big Thank You to the RegTech team and organisers of this event”.
The award further cements 9PSB’s position as a leader in the Nigerian financial ecosystem, underscoring its role in transforming how financial services are delivered across the country.

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