Zenith Bank
Tracked across 9 events · 75 articles · First seen Dec 12, 2025 · Last active May 28, 2026
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Jim Ovia, the founder and group chairman of Zenith Bank, retired on May 5, 2026, after completing his mandatory 12-year tenure as a non-executive director and chairman, in compliance with the Nigeria — Central Bank…
Impact: Zenith Bank announced the retirement of its founder and chairman, Jim Ovia, and the appointment of Mustafa Bello as the new chairman, ensuring continuity and stability in leadership.
May 05, 2026 · 16 articles
Domestic
Impact: Zenith Bank, like other Nigerian banks, will need to comply with the new tax administration framework by requiring TINs from taxable customers.
Dec 12, 2025 · 6 articles
Business
Impact: Zenith Bank led a consortium of Nigerian banks that financed the $750 million transaction for MA AM Energy Limited's acquisition.
Dec 29, 2025 · 6 articles
Domestic
Impact: Zenith Bank representatives are listed as potential witnesses in the case, expected to provide evidence related to financial transactions.
Dec 24, 2025 · 11 articles
Regulatory
The Nigeria — Federal High Court of Nigeria in Abuja, presided over by Justice James Omotosho, ordered the final forfeiture of multi-billion naira assets and investments belonging to Chukwunyere Nwabuoku, the convicted former acting Accountant-General…
Impact: Zenith Bank is mentioned as holding accounts with forfeited funds and stocks belonging to Chukwunyere Nwabuoku, indicating its involvement in the financial transactions under scrutiny.
May 13, 2026 · 10 articles
Business
FirstHoldCo, the parent company of FirstBank of Nigeria, is seeking to raise N253.099 billion in fresh capital to achieve a N1 trillion paid-up capital base. This strategic move, championed by Chairman Femi Otedola, aims to…
Impact: Zenith Bank is mentioned as a peer in the 'FUGAZ' cohort, against which FirstHoldCo's capital efficiency and profitability are benchmarked.
May 08, 2026 · 6 articles
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