United Capital Investment Banking has been named Nigeria's Most Prolific Investment Banking Company at the Association of Issuing Houses of Nigeria (AIHN) 30th Anniversary Awards and Dinner, held in Lagos. The award, introduced for the first time at the anniversary ceremony, recognizes the investment banking company with the highest number of successfully closed transactions in 2025.
Inaugural Recognition for 2025 Transaction Volume
United Capital Investment Banking emerged as the inaugural recipient of this new category, highlighting its transaction activity across Nigeria's capital markets, according to BusinessDay reports. The recognition comes as Nigeria's investment banking industry expands, with financial institutions playing a growing role in capital raising, mergers and acquisitions, financial advisory services, and debt and equity transactions.
Investment banks also help businesses, governments, and other institutions secure funding and structure financing solutions to support their operations and growth.
United Capital's Response to the Award
Commenting on the award, Dr. Gbadebo Adenrele, managing director of Investment Banking at United Capital Group, said the recognition reflected the team's expertise and the confidence clients had placed in the firm. Adenrele stated: "We are honoured to be the first recipient of this recognition from the Association of Issuing Houses of Nigeria. It is particularly meaningful to receive this award as AIHN celebrates 30 years of advancing Nigeria's investment banking and capital markets industry."
He added that the achievement demonstrated the team's execution capabilities and commitment to delivering transactions that create value for clients and support the development of Nigeria's capital markets.
Previous AIHN Award for Domestic Dollar Bond
The latest recognition builds on the firm's previous achievement at the AIHN Awards, where it received the Innovative Issuance of the Year Award. That award recognized United Capital Investment Banking's role as lead issuing house and coordinator of the Federal Government of Nigeria's inaugural domestic dollar bond, the first US dollar-denominated bond issued in the domestic market.
The two recognitions highlight different aspects of the firm's work, from structuring an innovative financing instrument to executing a high volume of transactions.
AIHN's 30th Anniversary Theme and United Capital's Broader Role
AIHN's anniversary celebration was held under the theme: "Three Decades of Catalysing Capital, Pioneering the Future and Enabling Wealth." The event marked 30 years of the association's contribution to Nigeria's capital market, including efforts to strengthen the issuing house profession and support capital mobilisation for businesses, governments, and institutions.
United Capital Plc, the parent group, provides financial services spanning investment banking, asset management, wealth management, securities, trusteeship, and other financial solutions, according to The Guardian. The group said its businesses remain focused on connecting individuals, businesses, and institutions with capital and investment opportunities while supporting the development of Africa's financial markets.
