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.
Umeoji holds 91,710,123 shares in Zenith Bank, including 90 million directly and 1,710,123 through Palais Vendome Limited.
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
The confrontation between billionaire businessman Femi Otedola and Jim Ovia, chairman of Zenith Bank, over an alleged multibillion-naira fraud has escalated further.
Otedola, who ranks among Africa’s billionaires, accuses Zenith Bank of perpetrating banking fraud.
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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