Zest Payments has once again proven its leadership in digital finance, earning two major honours at the 2025 MSME Finance and CEO Awards, hosted by the Africa Global Economic Forum.
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The company was named MSME Fintech Payment Platform of the Year, a recognition of its innovation, reliability, and impact in powering seamless payment experiences for businesses of all sizes across Nigeria and beyond.
Adding to the celebration, Dr. Stanley Jacob, FCIB, MIoD, Chief Executive Officer of Zest Payments, received the award for MSME Digital Finance CEO of the Year. The honour highlights his visionary leadership, strategic drive, and commitment to transforming Africa’s digital financial landscape.
These dual recognitions reflect Zest’s unwavering dedication to excellence, innovation, and customer-first solutions that empower MSMEs and entrepreneurs to thrive in a rapidly evolving digital economy.
Expressing gratitude, Dr. Jacob commended the organizers and celebrated the team behind Zest’s success:
“This honour truly belongs to our exceptional team and partners who share our mission of redefining payments for MSMEs. At Zest, we remain committed to creating inclusive, technology-driven solutions that simplify business growth and strengthen the digital economy,” he said.
The MSME Finance and CEO Awards celebrate outstanding organizations and leaders driving innovation, inclusion, and enterprise growth across Africa’s financial ecosystem.
