Bank led by Nigeria’s richest banker, Jim Ovia, posts $370-million half-year profit
Zenith Bank’s financial performance has prompted its board of directors to propose an interim dividend of N0.50 ($0.00063) per share.
Jim Ovia
Nigeria’s richest banker, Jim Ovia’s gains $17 million in a single week from Zenith Bank stake
Ovia owns a 16.2-percent stake in Zenith Bank, which translates to a total of 5,072,104,311 ordinary shares.
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In the African financial world, Ovia stands tall as Nigeria’s richest banker and a leading figure in the country’s business landscape.
Google’s former boss in West Africa, Juliet Ehimuan, becomes director at Zenith Bank
Ehimuan, a prominent figure in the African tech industry and a key player in Google’s growth in Africa, left the company in late June.
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Despite the fiscal setbacks he has endured, Ovia’s position as Nigeria’s richest banker remains steadfast.
Nigeria’s richest banker gains $9.9 million in just eight days
These impressive gains further solidify Ovia’s status as Nigeria’s richest banker and one of the richest investors on the NGX.
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Segun Agabaje-led GTCO becomes Nigeria’s most valuable lender, outshining Jim Ovia’s Zenith Bank
The upward trend in the lenders’ shares and market capitalization can be attributed to investors’ optimism about a potential increase in earnings and assets.
Nigeria’s richest banker Jim Ovia reaps $21.9 million in 26 days from Zenith Bank stake
Ovia’s 16.2-percent stake in Zenith Bank, comprising 5,072,104,311 ordinary shares, accounts for the majority of his fortune.
Nigeria’s richest banker Jim Ovia rakes in $30 million in just one day
Ovia rakes in $30 million in just one day as Zenith’s market cap surges past $1.85 billion.
Nigeria’s richest banker Jim Ovia bolsters stake in Zenith Bank with 5 million new shares
Ovia continues to play a significant role in shaping Nigeria’s financial landscape.
Nigeria’s richest banker Jim Ovia rakes in $26 million in single day as NGX soars
This recent surge has further solidified Ovia’s position as one of the most affluent investors on the Nigerian Exchange.
Nigerian billionaire banker Jim Ovia scores $43-million gain from Zenith Bank stake
Ovia’s stake in Zenith Bank soars, adding $42.93 million in value in 34 days amid a bullish market.
Jim Ovia’s Zenith Bank surpasses expectations with $143 million in profit in Q1 2023
Ovia is a major shareholder in Zenith Bank, holding a substantial 16.2-percent stake, or 5,072,104,311 ordinary shares.
Nigerian banking magnate Jim Ovia’s Zenith Bank posts $486.4 million in profit in 2022
Ovia owns a substantial 16.2-percent stake in Zenith Bank.
Nigerian billionaire banker Jim Ovia has lost over $18 million so far in March
Ovia holds a significant 16.2-percent stake in Zenith Bank