Zenith Bank reports data breach affecting customer contacts

Zenith Bank, one of Nigeria's largest financial institutions, has confirmed a data breach in which hackers gained unauthorized access to limited customer information. The bank disclosed the incident in a notice to customers on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, stating that the breach involved customer data such as email addresses and phone numbers.

According to the bank, the incident is part of a broader, global cyberattack targeting multiple international organizations across various sectors. Zenith Bank emphasized that the breach did not involve financial information and has not compromised its banking services or digital channels, which remain fully operational. Upon discovering the breach, the bank stated it promptly activated its incident response protocols and cybersecurity remediation efforts.

In response to the breach, the President of the Bank Consumers Association of Nigeria, Dr. Uju Ogunbunka, urged Zenith Bank customers to immediately check their accounts to ensure their deposits remain intact. He advised customers to log into their accounts, contact their account officers, or visit bank branches to verify their balances and monitor for any unauthorized activity.