The banking sector is one of the most resilient sectors of the Nigeria economy. Even in the midst of recession in 2016, Nigeria banks still declared humongous profits.
The chart below shows the most profitable banks in Nigeria by their declared Profit After Tax at the end of 2017.
| S/N | Bank | Profit After Tax (In Billion Naira) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zenith | 129.3 |
| 2 | GT Bank | 125.5 |
| 3 | UBA | 60.9 |
| 4 | Ecobank Transnational Inc | 57.9 |
| 5 | Access | 56.3 |
