By Engr. Kabiru el-Hussain Rumah
Jakadan Rumah
According to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) — the apex regulatory authority for commercial banks in Nigeria — and based on data available on its official website (www.cbn.gov.ng) as of Monday, 21st July, 2025, the following five (5) full-fledged non-interest (Islamic) banks are duly licensed and operating legally in Nigeria:
✅ LIST OF FULL-FLEDGED ISLAMIC BANKS IN NIGERIA
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Jaiz Bank PLC
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Taj Bank Limited
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Lotus Bank Limited
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Alternative Bank Limited
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Summit Bank Limited
Below is additional corporate information about each bank, presented under the following categories:
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Brief Corporate Information
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Vision
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Mission
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Core Values
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Official Website
🏦 1. JAIZ BANK PLC
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Brief Corporate Information: Public Limited Liability Company, licensed by the CBN in 2012 as a full-fledged non-interest (Islamic) bank.
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Vision: To be a leader in ethical banking in Africa.
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Mission: To make life better through ethical finance.
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Core Values: Excellence, Teamwork, Honesty, Integrity, Customer-Centricity, Accountability, Loyalty (ETHICAL).
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Official Website: www.jaizbankplc.com
🏦 2. TAJ BANK LIMITED
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Brief Corporate Information: Private Limited Liability Company, licensed by the CBN in 2019.
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Vision: To build a sustainable ethical brand through exceptional service, innovation, and professionalism, while enhancing stakeholders’ value.
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Mission: To be the leading African finance institution with a reputation for excellent customer experience and innovative solutions.
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Core Values: Trust and Justice, Customer-Centricity, Excellence, Determination, and Innovation.
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Official Website: www.tajbank.com
🏦 3. LOTUS BANK LIMITED
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Brief Corporate Information: Private Limited Liability Company, licensed by the CBN in 2021.
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Vision: To consistently promote innovative solutions that drive ethical prosperity for all stakeholders.
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Mission: To create value and growth for all through digital innovation and best-in-class customer experience.
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Core Values: Innovation, Leadership, Excellence, Integrity, Team Spirit, Empathy, Social Impact, Professionalism.
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Official Website: www.lotusbank.com
🏦 4. ALTERNATIVE BANK LIMITED
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Brief Corporate Information: Initially started as a Non-Interest Banking Window under Sterling Bank PLC in 2014; later licensed as a full-fledged Islamic bank in 2019.
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Vision: Creating wealth.
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Mission: We innovate to challenge boundaries.
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Core Values: Empathy, Execution, Excellence.
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Official Website: www.altbank.ng
🏦 5. SUMMIT BANK LIMITED
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Brief Corporate Information: Private Limited Liability Company, licensed by the CBN in 2025.
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Vision: To be the leading ethical bank supporting stakeholders for common growth and prosperity.
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Mission: To be the trusted partner providing ethical banking solutions that empower individuals and communities while making a positive impact in society.
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Core Values:
Stewardship,
Unity,
Moral Integration,
Mastery,
Innovation,
Transparency,
Boldness,
Authenticity,
Nobility,
Keenness
(Acronym: SUMMIT BANK) -
Official Website: www.summitbankng.com
📢 Conclusion:
With five (5) fully licensed and operational Islamic banks in Nigeria today, are there any more excuses — whether personal, corporate, or governmental — for engaging in conventional, interest-based banking and finance among Muslims in Nigeria?
The path to ethical and Shariah-compliant banking is now clear and accessible to all.
©️ Engr. Kabiru el-Hussain Rumah
Jakadan Rumah
Founder/CEO, Jakadan Rumah Foundation (JRF)
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