Zenith Bank Plc has announced the appointment of Engr. Mustafa Bello as Chairman of its Board of Directors. The appointment, which takes immediate effect, was approved by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and ratified by shareholders at the bank’s Annual General Meeting held on May 5, 2026. The bank said Bello’s appointment represents a […]
Zenith Bank Plc has announced the retirement of its Founder and Group Chairman, Mr. Jim Ovia, following the expiration of his tenure in line with regulatory requirements. The bank disclosed this in a corporate notice issued in Lagos on May 5, 2026. Ovia completed the mandatory 12-year tenure permitted under corporate governance guidelines for financial […]
Zenith Bank Plc has announced the opening of its subsidiary in Côte d’Ivoire, marking a significant step in the group’s pan-African expansion strategy. The official opening ceremony, scheduled for Wednesday, April 29, 2026, is expected to attract senior government officials and regulators from Nigeria and Côte d’Ivoire, continental business leaders, and members of the diplomatic […]
Zenith Bank Plc has announced plans to open a new branch in Manchester, United Kingdom, marking another significant milestone in the bank’s international expansion and its commitment to strengthening financial connections between Africa and global markets. The official opening ceremony, scheduled for Tuesday, March 17, 2026, is expected to attract government officials from Nigeria and […]
Zenith Bank Plc will commemorate the 2026 International Women’s Day with a renewed call for purposeful action and leadership. As part of preparations to mark the occasion, the bank will host its annual International Women’s Day Seminar on Monday, March 9, 2026, at The Civic Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos. Aligned with the global theme, “Give […]
Zenith Bank Plc has reported a ₦917.4 billion profit before tax for the nine months ending 30 September 2025, with gross earnings rising by 16% year-on-year to ₦3.37 trillion from ₦2.9 trillion in the same period of 2024. The bank said the results demonstrate resilience, strong momentum, disciplined execution, and a commitment to delivering long-term […]
Zenith Bank Plc’s Founder and Chairman, Dr. Jim Ovia, CFR, alongside the bank’s Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Dame (Dr.) Adaora Umeoji, OON, on Tuesday, 14 October 2025, performed the prestigious closing gong ceremony at the Nigerian Exchange (NGX). The event marked the official end of the day’s trading and reinforced the bank’s long-standing partnership […]
Zenith Bank Plc has paid a total interim dividend of ₦51.3 billion to shareholders for the Half Year (H1) 2025, representing ₦1.25 per share. The payment, made on Friday, 10 October 2025, marks a 60% increase from the ₦31.4 billion paid in H1 2024 — a clear demonstration of the bank’s strong performance and commitment […]
Zenith Bank Plc has announced its Group financial results for the half year ending June 2025, reporting a profit before tax of N625.63 billion. In line with this strong performance, the Board approved an interim dividend of N1.25 per share—representing a 25 per cent increase on the N1.00 paid in the first half of 2024. […]
Zenith Bank Plc on Friday, 15 August 2025, marked its 35th anniversary with a commemorative Chairman’s Dinner at the Eko Convention Centre, Eko Hotels & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos. The evening, marked by pomp and ceremony, brought together the bank’s key stakeholders, including pioneer customers, past and present staff, regulators, partners, and friends. Awards and […]
