Jim Ovia’s stake in Zenith Bank tops $130 million
Jim Ovia’s wealth soars, solidifying his position as Nigeria’s richest banker
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
The uptick comes after a previous decline, during which his stake in Zenith Bank fell by $13.3 million between April 25 and May 2
Ovia maintains his position as Nigeria’s richest banker, highlighting his lasting success as a prominent business leader in the country.
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Building on a record-breaking 2023, when profit rose 202.3 percent to N676.91 billion ($522.03 million), Zenith Bank’s Q1 2024 profit jumped 291.35 percent year-over-year.
Despite this short-term setback, Ovia retains his position as Nigeria’s richest banker, underscoring his enduring success as a prominent businessman in the country.
Ovia, who holds a 16.18-percent stake in Zenith Bank, equivalent to 5,072,104,311 shares, stands to receive N17,752,365,089 ($12,771,215).
This strategic shift positions Zenith Bank to adapt and thrive in the ever-evolving financial services ecosystem, solidifying its position as a leader in innovation and value creation.