Jim Ovia's Zenith Bank opens in Côte d'Ivoire, breaking into Francophone West Africa for the first time
Billionaires Africa | 30.04.2026 01:49
Jim Ovia's Zenith Bank has crossed into Francophone West Africa. The Nigerian banking giant formally opened its Côte d'Ivoire subsidiary on Wednesday, April 29, in Plateau, Abidjan, taking a step it first announced in September 2025 from intention to operational reality.
