The surge in Ovia’s stake marks a recovery from the impact of the recent devaluation of the Nigerian currency, which saw his …
Zenith Bank
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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.
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This surge firmly cements Ovia’s status as Nigeria’s wealthiest banker.
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Ovia, a key figure in Nigeria’s banking industry’s evolution and digital transformation, founded Zenith Bank in 1990.
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Founded in 1990 by Ovia, Zenith Bank has become a leading lender not only in Nigeria but across anglophone West Africa.
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Ovia, a key figure in Nigeria’s banking industry’s evolution and digital transformation, founded Zenith Bank in 1990.
- West & Central Africa
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.
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Ovia is recognized as Nigeria’s richest banker and a top figure in Africa’s financial services industry.
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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.
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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.