Nigerian president appoints country’s richest banker to head student loan fund
With Ovia in charge, the fund aims to remove financial barriers hindering students’ educational ambitions.
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Jim Ovia’s Zenith Bank stake sees $14.63-million drop amid share price fall
Despite this setback, Ovia retains his status as Nigeria’s richest banker, underscoring his success as a leading businessman in the nation.
Zenith Bank, led by Nigerian banking tycoon Jim Ovia, to distribute $88.3-million dividend
The record dividend payout underscores its unwavering dedication to shareholder value and its position as a top player in Nigeria’s banking sector.
Nigeria’s richest banker Jim Ovia’s Zenith Bank posts profit exceeding $500 million
This was driven by a combination of surging interest income and substantial gains from foreign exchange portfolio revaluations.
Nigeria’s richest banker Jim Ovia gains $41 million from Zenith Bank stake
Ovia, ranked among Africa’s affluent individuals, has seen an impressive increase in the market value of his stake in Zenith Bank.
Nigeria’s richest banker Jim Ovia’s stake in Zenith Bank grows by $20.4 million
This recent gain strengthens Ovia’s position as Nigeria’s wealthiest banker, underscoring his success as a leading figure in the financial services industry.
Nigerian banker Jim Ovia’s Zenith Bank partners with Mastercard to boost financial inclusion in Nigeria
The partnership marks a milestone for Mastercard, as it introduces its first domestic card in Africa and debuts the World Elite Credit Card in West Africa.
Nigerian banker Jim Ovia’s Zenith Bank invests in Niteon to boost digital export infrastructure
Zenith Bank’s decision to invest in Niteon underscores its dedication to fostering economic growth and innovation across Africa.
Nigeria’s richest banker Jim Ovia’s Zenith Bank stake rebounds above $120 million
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
Nigeria’s richest banker Jim Ovia gains nearly $30 million from Zenith Bank stake
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.
Nigeria’s richest banker Jim Ovia’s Zenith Bank shares surge by $25 million 8 days
This surge firmly cements Ovia’s status as Nigeria’s wealthiest banker.
Nigeria’s richest banker Jim Ovia makes $13 million from Zenith Bank stake in 8 days
Ovia, a key figure in Nigeria’s banking industry’s evolution and digital transformation, founded Zenith Bank in 1990.
Nigeria’s richest banker Jim Ovia’s Zenith Bank announces expansion into France
Founded in 1990 by Ovia, Zenith Bank has become a leading lender not only in Nigeria but across anglophone West Africa.
Nigeria’s richest banker Jim Ovia loses $8 million from Zenith Bank stake
Ovia, a key figure in Nigeria’s banking industry’s evolution and digital transformation, founded Zenith Bank in 1990.
Richest Nigerian banker Jim Ovia’s stake in Zenith Bank declines by $32 million
Ovia, a key figure in the evolution and digital transformation of Nigeria’s banking industry, founded Zenith Bank in 1990.
Nigeria’s richest banker Jim Ovia to pocket $3.2 million Zenith Bank dividend
Ovia is recognized as Nigeria’s richest banker and a top figure in Africa’s financial services industry.