Jaiz Bank Plc was established in 2003 as a Private Limited Company and commenced full banking operations in January 2012 after receiving a regional license from the Central Bank of Nigeria. It became a national bank in 2016 and was publicly listed on the Nigerian Stock Exchange in 2017. The bank operates strictly on the principles of Islamic finance (Shari'ah), focusing on ethical investments and socially responsible projects. Its mission is to provide innovative, value-added, non-interest banking products and services to its customers in a fair and transparent manner.