26 h. ago Nigeria’s GDP grows 3.98% as services, agriculture strengthen

Nigeria’s GDP growth reached 3.98% in Q3 2025, driven by strong performance in the services and agriculture sectors. Read the latest NBS economic report. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerias-gdp-grows-3-98-as-services-agriculture-strengthen/

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39 h. ago Zenith Bank GMD buys N732.6m worth of shares, signals strong growth outlook

Zenith Bank’s Chief Executive Officer and Group Managing Director, Dr. Adaora Umeoji, has acquired 11 million units of the bank’s shares in a move widely seen as a strong vote of confidence in the lender’s growth trajectory after Nigeria’s banking recapitalisation drive. According to a regulatory filing on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX), the transaction—valued at […]

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4 d. ago Legend Internet commercial paper records 119.7% oversubscription

Legend Internet Plc’s commercial paper issuance records a 119.7% oversubscription, showing strong investor confidence in its financing and growth plans. Read More: https://punchng.com/legend-internet-commercial-paper-records-119-7-oversubscription/

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5 d. ago Kano gov hosts Chinese deputy chief of mission, pledges strong ties

Kano Gov. Abba Kabir Yusuf meets a Chinese envoy, reaffirming strong Kano-China relations and commitment to security, investment, and economic growth. Read More: https://punchng.com/kano-gov-hosts-chinese-deputy-chief-of-mission-pledges-strong-ties/

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8 d. ago Zenith Bank Boosts Innovation With Tech Fair 5.0, Awards N140m To Hackathon Winners

A total cash prize of N140 million has been awarded to ten (10) African innovators to scale their transformative solutions after a keenly contested hackathon and pitch session at the Fifth Edition of the Zenith Tech Fair, themed “Future Forward 5.0: Tech for Success – Innovate, Adapt, Accelerate”, which held on Thursday, November 20, 2025, […]

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8 d. ago Alleged $1bn NestOil Debt: First Bank, Access Bank, Zenith Bank MDs risk imprisonment over disobedience of court order

The Federal High Court in Abuja has issued stern warnings to three major financial institutions, First Bank of Nigeria Limited, Access Bank Plc, and Zenith Bank Plc, placing their Managing Directors on notice that they could face imprisonment for allegedly disobeying a subsisting court order. The warnings were contained in a series of Form 48 […]

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8 d. ago Alleged $1bn NestOil Debt Claim: First Bank, Access Bank, Zenith Bank MDs Risk Imprisonment Over Disobedience Of Court Order

The Federal High Court in Abuja has issued stern warnings to three major financial institutions, First Bank of Nigeria Limited, Access Bank Plc, and Zenith Bank Plc, placing their Managing Directors on notice that they could face imprisonment for allegedly disobeying a subsisting court order. The warnings were contained in a series of Form 48 […]

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1 week ago Mastercard, Zenith bank launch Essential Debit Card to boost financial inclusion

Mastercard and Zenith Bank have collaborated to launch the Essential Debit Card, scalable solution designed to enhance access to secure digital payments in Nigeria. The card is tailored to meet the everyday financial needs of underserved populations, including low-income earners, who have historically faced barriers to formal banking services. The introduction of this card comes […]

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2 w. ago Zenith Bank moves to acquire kenya’s paramount bank in East African expansion push

Zenith Bank Plc, one of Nigeria’s biggest banks by market value, is advancing its pan-African expansion strategy with plans to read more Zenith Bank moves to acquire kenya’s paramount bank in East African expansion push

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3 w. ago BUA Foods eyes ‘strong’ profit growth as it accelerates expansion strategy

BUA Foods, Nigeria’s most valuable listed firm, is expecting its profitability run to extend through the end of the year read more BUA Foods eyes ‘strong’ profit growth as it accelerates expansion strategy

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3 w. ago BUA Foods doubles profit to N405bn on strong growth across business segments

BUA Foods Plc sustained its growth momentum through the third quarter of 2025, posting a remarkable 101 percent increase in profit after tax to N405.27 billion for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, compared to N201.39 billion in the same period of 2024. The food manufacturing giant also reported a 33 percent rise in […]

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3 w. ago Airtel Africa H1 profit soars to $376m on strong data, fintech growth

Airtel Africa Plc has reported a strong half-year performance for the period ended September 30, 2025, with profit after tax surging to $376 million from $79 million last year, driven by solid growth in data and mobile money services. Revenue rose 24.5 percent in constant currency to $2.98 billion, while the customer base grew 11 […]

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3 w. ago Urhobo College Win 2025 Zenith Bank/Delta Principals’ Cup, Awarded New Bus, N2m

Urhobo College of Uvwie, Warri, has emerged as champions of the 2025 Delta State/Zenith Bank Principals’ Cup, defeating Ogbe-Ijoh Grammar School, Warri South West, 2-1 in an exhilarating final held at the Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba, yesterday. The Uvwie boys took the lead just thirty-seven seconds into the match and doubled their advantage in the […]

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4 w. ago Zenith Bank/Delta Principals’ Cup: Delta FA Lauds Organisers As Urhobo College Set For Final

Urhobo College, Uvwie may have benefitted from a boardroom decision that secured their place in the final of the Delta State Principals’ Cup, and the team is determined to seize this opportunity. The final of the tournament, sponsored by Zenith Bank Plc in collaboration with the Delta State Government, is set to take place on […]

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4 w. ago Zenith Bank Profit Rises To N917.4bn As Earnings Hit N3.3trn

Zenith Bank Plc has posted a profit before tax of N917.4 billion for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, as its gross earnings climbed 16 per cent year-on-year to N3.37 trillion from N2.9 trillion recorded in the corresponding period of 2024. The unaudited financial results released to shareholders on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) showed […]

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4 w. ago Zenith Bank posts N917.4bn PBT in nine months as gross earnings rise 16% to N3.37trn

Zenith Bank Plc has released its unaudited financial results for the nine months ended 30 September 2025, with a remarkable 16 per cent year-on-year growth in gross earnings from N2.9 trillion recorded in Q3 2024 to N3.4 trillion in Q3 2025. The Group’s performance continues to demonstrate resilience, strong momentum, disciplined execution and an ability […]

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4 w. ago Zenith Bank grows gross earnings to N3.4trn on strong interest income

Zenith Bank PLC has reported a 16% year-on-year growth in gross earnings to N3.4 trillion for the nine months ended read more Zenith Bank grows gross earnings to N3.4trn on strong interest income

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