Standard Chartered Bank Nigeria has emerged as the number one Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Financial Adviser by deal value in West Africa.
The bank made this known in a statement on Wednesday by Ms Joke Adu Head, Corporate Affairs, Brand & Marketing, Standard Chartered Bank Nigeria.
The bank clinched the top position in the M&A financial adviser category by deal value, ahead of other global and regional institutions at the Deal Makers Africa Annual Gala Awards in Lagos.
The recognition underscores its strong presence and execution capability in the West African dealmaking landscape.
The event brought together leading dealmakers, advisory firms and key stakeholders in the corporate finance ecosystem to celebrate outstanding performance in mergers and acquisitions and related advisory activities over the past year.
Reacting to the recognition, Ms Yemisi Deji-Bejide, Managing Director and Head of Mergers and Acquisitions, Africa, Standard Chartered Bank Nigeria, described the award as a testament to the dedication of its team and the strength of its M&A practice in the region.
“We are thrilled to be recognised as the number one M&A Financial Advisor (by Deal Value 2025) in West Africa by Dealmakers.
“This achievement reflects our vibrant and active M&A practice in the region and underscores Standard Chartered’s commitment to Africa.
“Most importantly, this award celebrates the incredible dedication and hard work of our team, whose efforts continue to drive our success.
“We look forward to building on this momentum and deepening our impact across the continent,” Deji-Bejide said.
The bank said the ranking reflected its continued investment in strengthening regional expertise and supporting clients through complex financial transactions.
It added that the recognition highlighted its strategic role in facilitating high-value transactions and delivering advisory services across key sectors in West Africa.
The DealMakers Africa Awards, introduced in South Africa in 2000 and expanded across the continent in 2008, are regarded as a benchmark for excellence in financial advisory services.
The organisers said most categories were determined using objective criteria such as transaction size and volume, while some undergo detailed assessment of execution complexity, impact and value creation.
