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zenith bank rewards investors with ₦410 69bn dividend payout as mustapha bello named new chairman

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Zenith Bank's strong earnings and dividend payout signal robust profitability in Nigerian banking sector. The dividend distribution of ₦410.69 billion rewards shareholders and reflects high capital adequacy. No direct commodity or supply chain impact; the news is company-specific and sectoral for Nigerian banking.

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  • Zenith Bank approved final dividend of ₦8.75 per share, total ₦410.69 billion for FY2025.
  • Profit Before Tax ₦1.26 trillion, Profit After Tax ₦1.04 trillion for 2025.
  • Second consecutive year of profit exceeding ₦1 trillion.
  • Gross earnings rose ~6% to ₦4.19 trillion; customer deposits increased ~9%.
  • Jim Ovia retired as Chairman; Engr. Mustafa Bello appointed new Chairman.
Sector verdictEM_BANKINGFlatmagnitude 1/3 · confidence 3/5

Nigerian banking sector fundamentals remain stable; potential for 1-2% EPS dilution from capital reduction due to dividend payout.

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