Nigerian banker Jim Ovia’s Zenith Bank to open in Côte d’Ivoire, Cameroon
Jim Ovia’s Zenith Bank will open in Côte d’Ivoire and Cameroon in 2025, with Kenya expansion plans also underway.
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Zenith Bank CEO Adaora Umeoji delivers $130,000 to Nigeria’s D’Tigress
Zenith Bank honors Nigeria’s women’s basketball champions with $130,000 after their 2025 AfroBasket victory.
Nigerian banker Jim Ovia’s Zenith Bank stake drops $21 million in 3 weeks
Jim Ovia loses nearly $21 million as Zenith Bank shares slide over 22 days, pulling market value under $2 billion.
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.
Nigerian banker Jim Ovia gains over $38 million from Zenith Bank stake
This gain comes as the bank’s shares have risen steadily on the NGX, reflecting growing investor confidence in Zenith Bank’s performance.
Adaora Umeoji acquires $2.1 million in additional Zenith Bank shares
Zenith Bank CEO Adaora Umeoji deepens her stake with a $2.1 million share buy, affirming long-term faith in the bank’s growth and profitability.
Zenith Bank, led by Adaora Umeoji, plans forbearance exit in first half of 2025
The lender disclosed this in a statement filed on the NGX on Wednesday, reaffirming its commitment to meeting all supervisory requirements.
Adaora Umeoji leads Zenith Bank to $194.4 million profit in Q1 2025
Adaora Umeoji led Zenith Bank to a $194 million first-quarter profit in 2025, reinforcing its position as Nigeria’s most profitable lender.
Zenith Bank pays Jim Ovia $12.7 million in dividends
Jim Ovia takes home $12.7 million in dividends as Zenith Bank delivers record profits and boosts shareholder payouts.
Jim Ovia’s stake in Zenith Bank rebounds above $150 million
Recent stock gains have boosted Ovia’s stake by $12 million, raising its value from $139.59 million to $151.48 million.
Zenith Bank’s 2024 profit hits $671 million with Adaora Umeoji at the helm
Zenith Bank reports strong $670 million profit, strengthens position among Africa’s most profitable lenders
Jim Ovia, Nigeria’s richest banker, makes $10.2 million from Zenith Bank stake
As the founder and chairman of Zenith Bank, Ovia holds a 16.2-percent stake, totaling 5,082,800,739 shares.
Nigerian banker Jim Ovia’s Zenith Bank stake drops nearly $15 million
This follows a strong performance in January, when his shareholding surged by over $11 million between Jan. 17 and 30.
Nigerian banker Adaora Umeoji-led Zenith Bank lists 9.67 billion shares on NGX after hybrid offer
Zenith Bank adds 9.67 billion shares on NGX, capital boost meets CBN requirement.
Nigeria’s richest banker Jim Ovia gains $11.6 million as Zenith Bank completes public offer
This increase highlights the strong performance of the Lagos-based lender and the confidence investors have in its prospects.
Zenith Bank, led by Nigerian banker Jim Ovia, raises $230.3 million in public offering, rights issue
This milestone solidifies Zenith’s position as one of Nigeria’s top-capitalized financial institutions.