Iron Capital Wins Euromoney Investment Banking Award

Iron Capital has been named Nigeria’s Best Investment Bank for Financing Solutions at the 2026 Euromoney Awards for Excellence, recognising the firm’s achievements in delivering financing and transaction advisory services.

The company said the award reflects its expertise in transaction structuring and financing across the African financial market. The Euromoney Awards for Excellence recognise banking and financial institutions for outstanding performance, innovation and leadership in global markets.

Commenting on the achievement, Iron Capital Chief Executive Officer Jubril Enakele said the recognition confirms the company’s long-term strategy of delivering sophisticated financial solutions tailored to African economies.

According to Enakele, the firm has spent the past seven years building the expertise required to execute cross-border financial transactions that meet international standards while addressing local market needs. He said the award highlights Iron Capital’s commitment to providing innovative financing solutions that support economic growth across the continent.

The company noted that the recognition also reflects its contribution to major capital market activities in Nigeria, including infrastructure bonds, debt structuring and capital market issuances. It added that these transactions have strengthened its reputation as a leading provider of specialised financial advisory services.

Iron Capital said it operates across financial advisory, capital markets and asset management. The firm disclosed that it has structured more than ₦3.11 trillion worth of transactions across Africa, demonstrating its growing influence in the region’s financial sector.

The company also stated that it is the first Sub-Saharan African multi-family office licensed in Dubai, where it provides wealth management and advisory services to clients in both regional and international markets.

The latest recognition further strengthens Iron Capital’s standing in the African financial industry and reflects its continued focus on delivering innovative financing solutions for businesses, governments and investors.

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