Zenith Bank Plc has unveiled plans to raise N290 billion through a combined Rights Issue and Public Offer. The announcement came during a signing ceremony held on July 29, 2024, at The Civic Centre in Lagos, according to a statement.…
Zenith Bank named Nigeria’s Most Sustainable Bank for 2nd consecutive year
Zenith Bank Plc has once again been named the “Most Sustainable Bank, Nigeria” in the International Banker 2024 Banking Awards, marking the second consecutive year it has received this accolade. Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Dame (Dr.) Adaora…
Zenith Bank maintains market leadership with 189% Q1 earnings growth
Zenith Bank Plc has unveiled its unaudited financial results for the first quarter ending on March 31, 2024, showcasing an exceptional triple-digit growth of 189% in gross earnings. Despite navigating a challenging operating landscape and a tightening monetary policy stance,…
Zenith Bank shareholders approve transition to holding company structure
Under the Scheme of Arrangement dated March 28, 2024, pursuant to Section 715 of the Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA), 2020, shareholders voted to transfer 31,396,493,787 ordinary shares of 50 Kobo each held in the issued and paid-up share…
Diamond Lady Foundation congratulates Dr. Adaora Umeoji on Zenith Bank appointment
The Diamond Lady Family Support Foundation has extended warm congratulations to Dr. Adaora Umeoji following her appointment as the Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Zenith Bank. It marks a historic achievement as Dr. Umeoji becomes the first…
Zenith Bank appoints Adaora Umeoji as GMD/CEO
Zenith Bank Plc has announced the appointment of Dame (Dr.) Adaora Umeoji, OON, as Group Managing Director/Chief Executive with effect from June 1, 2024, subject to approval by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). According to a statement, she takes…
Bank chiefs surrender documents as minister faces probe
Top Nigerian bankers delivered crucial documents to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Tuesday following alleged financial misconduct at the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs. The GMDs of Zenith, Providus and Jaiz banks complied with the agency’s request, handing…
Zenith Bank, CFA Institute sign MoU to shape future finance leaders
Zenith Bank Plc has inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the prestigious Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Institute in a groundbreaking move for the Nigerian financial services sector. The signing ceremony, held on Tuesday, November 28, 2023, brought together key…
Zenith Bank expands global presence, signs MoU for subsidiary in France
Zenith Bank Plc has inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the French Government for the establishment of a subsidiary in France. The historic agreement, sealed by Jim Ovia, CFR, Founder and Chairman of Zenith Bank, and Mr. Olivier Becht,…