The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) rebounded strongly on 18 February 2026, advancing 1,106.72 points to close at 190,427.96 as renewed buying interest swept across key counters on Customs Street. The 0.58 per cent gain from the previous close of 189,321.24 signalled a return of bullish sentiment, with the benchmark index reclaiming the 190,000 threshold and pushing […]
A total of ₦140 million has been awarded to ten African innovators after a highly competitive hackathon and pitch session at the fifth edition of the Zenith Tech Fair, held on Thursday at the Eko Convention Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos. This year’s fair, themed “Future Forward 5.0: Tech for Success — Innovate, Adapt, Accelerate”, introduced […]
Zenith Bank Plc’s Founder and Chairman, Dr. Jim Ovia, CFR, accompanied by the bank’s Group Managing Director/CEO, Dame Dr. Adaora Umeoji, OON, on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, carried out the prestigious closing gong ceremony at the Nigerian Exchange (NGX), marking a significant milestone in the bank’s continued partnership with the capital market and the official […]
A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has imposed a fine of N85 million on Zenith Bank and the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) for unlawfully freezing one of the bank’s customers’ accounts using a magistrate court order. The court also ordered the bank to immediately unfreeze the account domiciled in its branch at […]
BY TEMITOPE ADEBAYO Zenith Bank Plc surged to a new 52-week high as investors positioned for strong earnings results, driven by its successful capital raise ahead of the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) recapitalisation deadline. The bank’s share price climbed to N52 on Friday following heightened demand from both local and foreign portfolio investors on […]
BY TEMITOPE ADEBAYO Zenith Bank, one of Nigeria’s leading financial institutions, has embarked on a significant restructuring initiative, introducing a substantial salary increase for lower-level employees and streamlining promotion criteria to reward exceptional performance. The restructuring exercise, which included salary adjustments effective January 2025, marks the bank’s first major review of employee compensation in two […]
Zenith Bank Plc has been listed in the World Finance 100 2023 released by World Finance Magazine, achieving the feat as the only Nigerian company in the prestigious and exclusive listing. Zenith Bank’s inclusion in this elite list underscores the bank’s outstanding achievements and resilience in a dynamic and competitive global market. The World Finance […]
By Joy Joseph A former staff of Zenith Bank Plc, Owes Okpala, has been arrested for masterminding the kidnap of three managers of the bank in Delta state, and receiving ransom in foreign currencies valued over N50million. Okpala who was arrested with four other members of his gang, undertook the kidnaps between October 2020 and […]
The nation’s bourse recorded its first loss in the year on Tuesday, dropping by N393 billion due to renewed profit taking on blue chips. Specifically, the market capitalisation shed N393 billion or 1.83 per cent to close at N21.122 trillion from N21.515 trillion recorded on Monday. Similarly, the All-Share Index lost 751.25 points or 1.83 […]
Zenith Bank Plc has for the second time emerged as the Number One Bank in Nigeria by Tier-1 Capital in the 2020 Top 1000 World Banks Ranking published by The Banker Magazine. Climbing 29 spots from 415 in 2019 to 386 in the 2020 global ranking of banks, Zenith Bank retained its position as the […]
Zenith Bank Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Mr Ebenezer Onyeagwu, has said that one of the most immediate impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic is the fact that the global oil price crash will have negative implications for banks’ revenue targets in Nigeria and other countries. Speaking to CNBC Africa, Onyeagwu stated that one […]
Zenith Bank Plc and Union Bank of Nigeria Plc have denied media report on the proposed merger or acquisition. A report on Friday had it that Zenith Bank had reportedly been given approval to merge or acquire with another listed bank on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE), Union Bank of Nigeria. The report by an […]
…As investors get 2.80k dividend per share Shareholders of Zenith Bank Plc has urged the lender to embark on seamless banking expansion, even as the bank declared a Profit-After-Tax (PAT) of N178billion, and also paid a dividend of N2.80 kobo to its investors. Speaking during the Zenith Bank’s 29th Annual General Meeting (AGM), in Abuja […]
Zenith Bank Plc has again emerged as the Most Valuable Banking Brand in Nigeria with a market capitalisation of $1.62 billion and a brand value $287 million, the recently released Banker Magazine Top 500 Banking Brands 2020 revealed. With this development, the lender for the third consecutive year has been ranked as the number one […]
Zenith Bank Plc has introduced a new product, Z-Woman, which is focused on empowering female business owners. Z-Woman account holders’ stand a chance to enjoy loans of up to N10 million at a single-digit interest rate, free digital skills training, and free exhibition stands at Zenith Bank events and many other benefits which will help […]
Zenith Bank Plc has introduced SME Digital Workshop to provide free digital training to business owners in a measure to improve its supports to local Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (SMEs). The initiative, which is being organized in partnership with social media giant Facebook, will provide free training on how SMEs can use digital platforms […]
Abuja – An FCT High Court sitting in Nyanya on Thursday ordered Zenith bank plc to tender before it account details of one Obinna Echianu being tried for alleged armed robbery and culpable homicide. Justice Peter Kekemeke gave the order after Echianu ‘s counsel, Mr Chuma Chukwudi, brought an application asking it to subpoena the […]
Temitope Adebayo The Nigerian equities market of the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) resumed trading week on Monday with a loss of 0.74 per cent, following losses achieved by medium and large equities. Specifically, the All Share Index (ASI) shed 204.68 points or 0.74 per cent to close at 27,574.32 against 27,779.000 achieved on Friday. Similarly, […]
As commercial banks strive to remain profitable in a challenging operating environment like Nigeria, MOTOLANI OSENI looks into factors that lifted Zenith Bank Plc profitability growth in the half-year (H1) ended June 30, 2019. The financial institution in its H1 ended June 30, 2019, audited result and accounts reported strong bottom-line profitability, driven by growth […]
Motolani Oseni The equities market segment of the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) commenced trading in September on positive note with a marginal growth of 0.14 per cent, which translated to investors’ gain of N19 billion. Specifically, the All Share Index (ASI) rose by 39.28 points or 0.14 per cent to 27,565.09 points. Accordingly, investors gained […]