
Zenith Bank stake held by Nigeria’s richest bank founder Jim Ovia nears $250 million
Jim Ovia’s Zenith Bank stake nears $250 million as investor confidence boosts shares 32% in under a month.
Jim Ovia’s Zenith Bank stake nears $250 million as investor confidence boosts shares 32% in under a month.
This gain comes as the bank’s shares have risen steadily on the NGX, reflecting growing investor confidence in Zenith Bank’s performance.
Zenith Bank shares climb, lifting market cap above $1 billion, as investor sentiment strengthens.
Jim Ovia takes home $12.7 million in dividends as Zenith Bank delivers record profits and boosts shareholder payouts.
Recent stock gains have boosted Ovia’s stake by $12 million, raising its value from $139.59 million to $151.48 million.
As the founder and chairman of Zenith Bank, Ovia holds a 16.2-percent stake, totaling 5,082,800,739 shares.
This follows a strong performance in January, when his shareholding surged by over $11 million between Jan. 17 and 30.
This increase highlights the strong performance of the Lagos-based lender and the confidence investors have in its prospects.
This follows a tough 2024 marked by Nigeria's currency devaluation and economic challenges that weakened Ovia's investments.
The devaluation of the Naira has eroded nominal gains, reflecting the impact of currency depreciation on wealth accumulation.
Zenith Bank opens its new Paris branch, marking a major step in expanding into Francophone Africa and strengthening trade ties between Africa and France.
Jim Ovia’s wealth soars, solidifying his position as Nigeria’s richest banker
Zenith Bank, Nigeria’s leading financial institution, achieves a remarkable 99-percent profit growth, reaching N1 trillion ($604.3 million) in the third quarter of 2024, driven by robust interest income and strategic investments despite challenging economic conditions.
Ovia, the founder and chairman of Zenith Bank, holds a controlling stake of 16.2 percent — equivalent to 5,082,800,739 shares.
Zenith Bank's half-year profit surges 98%, bolstered by robust interest income and trading income growth