Zenith Bank to Pay Jim Ovia N5.18 Billion Dividend for Strong H1 2025 Performance

Zenith Bank Plc (NGX: ZENITHBANK) is set to pay its founder and chairman, Jim Ovia, N5.18 billion as an interim dividend for the first half of 2025, following the bank's strong financial performance. Ovia, with a direct holding of billions of shares, will receive an interim dividend per share, marking a 25% increase from the previous period.

Zenith Bank reported a profit before tax of billions, with gross earnings driven by a 20% rise to a trillion. The bank's net interest income nearly doubled, contributing to a solid balance sheet with total assets of N31 trillion and improved asset quality.