
Nigeria’s richest banker loses $5.7 million from Zenith Bank in just four days
Ovia maintains his position as Nigeria’s richest banker, highlighting his lasting success as a prominent business leader in the country.
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.
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Despite this setback, Ovia retains his status as Nigeria’s richest banker, underscoring his success as a leading businessman in the nation.
The record dividend payout underscores its unwavering dedication to shareholder value and its position as a top player in Nigeria’s banking sector.
This was driven by a combination of surging interest income and substantial gains from foreign exchange portfolio revaluations.
Ovia, ranked among Africa’s affluent individuals, has seen an impressive increase in the market value of his stake in Zenith Bank.
This recent gain strengthens Ovia’s position as Nigeria’s wealthiest banker, underscoring his success as a leading figure in the financial services industry.
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The surge in Ovia’s stake marks a recovery from the impact of the recent devaluation of the Nigerian currency, which saw his fortune dip below $100 million in February
Ovia owns a 16.2-percent stake in the financial services group, comprising 5,072,104,311 ordinary shares, makes him the wealthiest banker in the country.