CRC Credit Bureau Limited has secured the Diamond Award for Best Credit Bureau of the Year at the 2026 West African Innovation Awards, marking a second consecutive win at the prestigious regional platform.
The recognition reinforces the company’s leadership in credit information services and highlights its sustained performance in delivering innovative solutions, maintaining data integrity and advancing customer-focused financial services across West Africa.
The West African Innovation Awards, known for celebrating excellence across industries, bring together top stakeholders from government, finance, and corporate sectors to honour organisations demonstrating exceptional impact and leadership. The Diamond Award represents the highest category, reserved for institutions that consistently set industry benchmarks.
Brandspur Banking News Desk reports that the back-to-back recognition places CRC Credit Bureau among a select group of organisations distinguished for maintaining top-tier performance standards over time, particularly in a highly competitive financial services environment.
Speaking on the achievement, the company’s Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Tunde Popoola, described the award as validation of the organisation’s long-term vision and commitment to building trust-driven financial infrastructure. He noted that consistent recognition reflects the company’s focus on innovation, data quality and customer service excellence.
The latest accolade adds to a strong year for the company, which also retained its position as Best Credit Bureau in Nigeria for the seventh consecutive year at the 2026 CFI.co Professional Services Awards, underscoring its dominance at both national and regional levels.
CRC Credit Bureau has continued to expand its footprint through a wide range of services including credit reporting, scoring, fraud detection, tenancy verification and open banking-enabled solutions. With a database covering tens of millions of individuals and extensive credit records, the company remains a critical player in strengthening financial transparency and access to credit across the region.
The firm reaffirmed its commitment to promoting informed financial decision-making and supporting economic growth by building a reliable ecosystem of trust for lenders, businesses, consumers and policymakers throughout West Africa.
