Jim Ovia steps down as Zenith Bank Chairman: What you need to know

Jim ovia

In a significant development within Nigeria’s banking sector, Jim Ovia, founder and long-serving chairman of Zenith Bank Plc, has officially stepped down from his role after completing the maximum tenure allowed under regulatory guidelines. The transition marks the end of an era for one of Nigeria’s most influential banking figures, while ushering in a new … Read more

Who is Kennedy Okwudili? Meet the Zenith Bank Executive Director appointed in Major Leadership move

Kennedy Okwudili appointed Zenith Bank Executive Director

Zenith Bank Plc has announced the appointment of Kennedy Onuwa Okwudili as a new Executive Director, a move that has sparked fresh interest in one of Nigeria’s most closely watched banking leadership changes in 2026. The appointment, which takes effect from May 1, 2026, was disclosed in a corporate filing signed by the bank’s company … Read more