Jim Ovia's Zenith Bank posts Africa's highest brand value growth at 33.6%
Jim Ovia's Zenith Bank recorded the highest banking brand value growth in Africa in 2026, climbing 33.6 percent to $380 million.
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Jim Ovia's Zenith Bank promotes insider Kennedy Okwudili to executive director
Zenith Bank has named Kennedy Onuwa Okwudili as an executive director in a move reinforcing its leadership pipeline under chairman Jim Ovia and CEO Umeoji.
Jim Ovia's Zenith Bank reclaims Nigeria's most valued lender
Jim Ovia's Zenith Bank Plc reclaimed its position as Nigeria's most valuable lender after shares surged to an all-time high of N111.
Nigerian banker Jim Ovia reflects on a $5 million decision that became $3.3 billion
Nigerian banker Jim Ovia reflects on turning a $5 million bet in 1990 into a bank with more than $3.3 billion in shareholders’ funds.
Nigerian banker Jim Ovia gains $18.5 million from Zenith Bank shares
Jim Ovia’s Zenith Bank stake gains $18.5 million as shares rise, lifting investor confidence and boosting the lender’s market value.
Nigerian banker Jim Ovia’s Zenith Bank stake hits $220 million
Nigerian banker Jim Ovia’s Zenith Bank stake rises above $220 million after a recent share rally.
Kenya’s Paramount Bank hits $24 million as Jim Ovia’s Zenith Bank plans buy
Kenya’s Paramount Bank raises capital to $24 million as Jim Ovia’s Zenith Bank plans a strategic acquisition.
Nigerian banker Jim Ovia’s Zenith Bank eyes Kenyan bank after $230 million raise
Nigerian banker Jim Ovia’s Zenith Bank plans to acquire Kenya’s Paramount Bank after raising $230 million for regional expansion.
Nigerian banker Jim Ovia gains $14 million as Zenith Bank shares climb
Jim Ovia’s stake in Zenith Bank gains $14 million as the lender’s shares climb after a $34.5 million dividend boosts investor confidence.
Zenith Bank to pay Jim Ovia $4.9 million in October
Jim Ovia will receive nearly $5 million from the lender’s $34.5 million interim dividend payout to shareholders.
Nigerian banker Jim Ovia’s Zenith Bank sees $355 million profit in first half
Zenith Bank’s H1 profit falls to $355 million as impairments rise, while total assets reach $20.7 billion.
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.
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.
Jim Ovia makes over $4.6 million from Zenith Bank stake
Zenith Bank shares climb, lifting market cap above $1 billion, as investor sentiment strengthens.