Zenith Bank Maintains Track Record as PBT Hits N1.3 Trillion, Proposes N4.00 Final Dividend Zenith Bank Plc has announced its audited financial results for the year ended December 31, 2024, delivering significant growth across key performance indicators. The Bank’s impressive performance
reflects effective management and pricing of its risk assets, as well as an optimized treasury portfolio, reinforcing its position as a leader in Nigeria’s banking industry. According to the audited financial
results for the 2024 financial year presented to the Nigerian Exchange (NGX), the Bank recorded a doubledigit year-on-year (YoY) growth of 86% in gross earnings, increasing from N2.13 trillion in 2023 to N3.97
trillion in 2024. This growth was driven by a 138% increase in interest income, supported by investment in high-yield government securities, and growth in the Bank’s loan book. Commenting on the results,
Dame Dr Adaora Umeoji OON, Group Managing Director/CEO, stated “This year’s performance underscores our unwavering commitment to innovation and customer-centric solutions. We will
also remain focused on deepening financial inclusion, enhancing service delivery, and creating value for our customers and stakeholders. Continued on page 12
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House Moves to Strip Vice President, Governors and Their Deputies of Immunity Passes anti-piracy bill for second reading
Adedayo Akinwale in Abuja A bill seeking to remove the immunity
conferred on the vice president, governors, and their deputies has passed for second reading in the
Considers upgrading Lagos’ 37 LCDAs to LGAs
House of Representatives. The constitutional amendment bill sponsored by Hon. Solomon Bob
was passed at plenary yesterday. Leading the debate, Bob said Section 308 of the 1999 Constitu-
tion conferred immunity on the president, vice president, governors, and their deputies, exempting them
from criminal and civil prosecution Continued on page 12
Atiku: National Assembly Leadership is Corrupt
Says PDP is weak because its leaders are Compromised INEC notifies Kogi senator of recall process, acknowledges receipt of petitioners’ details Story on page 12
Former Mauritius President Visits Senate Leadership...
L-R: Senate Minority Leader, Abba Moro; Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele; Deputy Senate President, Jibrin Barau; Ferdinand Ossai; former president of the Republic of Mauritius, Ammenah Gurib Fakim; President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio; Mrs Beatrice Eyong; Senator Saliu Mustapha and Senate Deputy Whip, Onyekachi Nweboyin, when the former president paid a courtesy call on the Senate President at the National Assembly ... yesterday