Zenith Bank Opens Manchester UK Branch to Boost Africa-UK Trade
Zenith Bank Plc has officially opened a new branch in Manchester, United Kingdom, on Tuesday, 17 March 2026. The event will feature Nigerian and UK government officials, regulators, investors, and business leaders, highlighting growing economic ties between the two markets. The Manchester branch complements existing UK operations and serves as a strategic hub for corporate banking, trade finance, treasury services, and financial solutions for businesses operating across the UK, Europe, and Africa. Group Managing Director Adaora Umeoji stated the move strengthens financial connections between UK businesses and Africa's expanding markets. Founded in 1990, Zenith Bank operates over 500 branches in Nigeria and subsidiaries in Ghana, Sierra Leone, Gambia, and Cote d'Ivoire, with international presence in the UK, France, UAE, and China. The Manchester branch supports global trade and investment flows involving Africa.