5 richest bankers in Nigeria
Billionaires.Africa has identified and ranked the five richest bankers who have redefined the Nigerian financial landscape.
Jim Ovia
Segun Agabaje-led GTCO becomes Nigeria’s most valuable lender, outshining Jim Ovia’s Zenith Bank
The upward trend in the lenders’ shares and market capitalization can be attributed to investors’ optimism about a potential increase in earnings and assets.
Nigeria’s richest banker Jim Ovia reaps $21.9 million in 26 days from Zenith Bank stake
Ovia’s 16.2-percent stake in Zenith Bank, comprising 5,072,104,311 ordinary shares, accounts for the majority of his fortune.
Nigeria’s richest banker Jim Ovia rakes in $30 million in just one day
Ovia rakes in $30 million in just one day as Zenith’s market cap surges past $1.85 billion.
Nigeria’s richest banker Jim Ovia bolsters stake in Zenith Bank with 5 million new shares
Ovia continues to play a significant role in shaping Nigeria’s financial landscape.
Nigeria’s richest banker Jim Ovia rakes in $26 million in single day as NGX soars
This recent surge has further solidified Ovia’s position as one of the most affluent investors on the Nigerian Exchange.
Nigerian billionaire banker Jim Ovia scores $43-million gain from Zenith Bank stake
Ovia’s stake in Zenith Bank soars, adding $42.93 million in value in 34 days amid a bullish market.
Jim Ovia’s Zenith Bank surpasses expectations with $143 million in profit in Q1 2023
Ovia is a major shareholder in Zenith Bank, holding a substantial 16.2-percent stake, or 5,072,104,311 ordinary shares.
Nigerian banking magnate Jim Ovia’s Zenith Bank posts $486.4 million in profit in 2022
Ovia owns a substantial 16.2-percent stake in Zenith Bank.
Nigerian billionaire banker Jim Ovia has lost over $18 million so far in March
Ovia holds a significant 16.2-percent stake in Zenith Bank
Nigerian banking magnate Jim Ovia’s Zenith Bank receives approval to restructure into a holding company
Ovia has been appointed as the chairman of Zenith Holdco Plc.
Nigerian banking tycoon Jim Ovia rakes in $14.87 million in just 54 days from Zenith Bank stake
Ovia owns a sizable 16.2-percent stake in Zenith Bank.
Nigerian banking magnate Jim Ovia’s Zenith Bank posts $399 million in profit in 9M 2022
Ovia owns 16.2 percent of Zenith Bank.
Nigerian billionaires Abdul Samad Rabiu, Tony Elumelu, others, receive national honors
The men have played seminal roles in the development of Nigeria’s economy.
Nigerian banking magnate Jim Ovia has now lost $60.4 million from stake in Zenith Bank
He is on course to earn an interim dividend of $3.6 million from his stake in the bank.
Nigerian multimillionaire banker Jim Ovia loses nearly $22 million in 11 days
Ovia owns a significant 16.2-percent stake in Zenith Bank.