Zenith Bank Plc has reaffirmed its industry leadership and commitment to value creation by paying an impressive N51.3 billion interim dividend to shareholders for the Half Year (H1) 2025, representing N1.25 per share. This marks a 60% increase from the N31.4 billion paid in H1 2024.
The dividend follows the release of the bank’s audited financial results for the half-year ended June 30, 2025, which showcased robust growth across key performance metrics.
According to the Group Managing Director/CEO, Dame Dr. Adaora Umeoji, OON, “We are pleased to have paid this significant interim dividend to our valued shareholders. Our half-year results underscore our resilience and commitment to our stakeholders. Based on the momentum achieved in H1, we are confident in our full-year outlook and expect to exceed shareholders’ expectations by year end.”
Zenith Bank recorded a 20% year-on-year growth in gross earnings, rising from N2.1 trillion to N2.5 trillion, driven largely by a 60% increase in interest income from N1.1 trillion to N1.8 trillion through strategic repricing of risk assets and effective treasury management.
The bank’s total assets expanded to N31 trillion as of June 2025, up from N30 trillion in December 2024, while customer deposits grew by 7%, from N22 trillion to N23 trillion, reflecting sustained customer confidence and a strong balance sheet.
Zenith Bank’s consistent excellence continues to attract both local and international recognition. The bank has been named Number One Bank in Nigeria by Tier-1 Capital for the 16th consecutive year in The Banker’s 2025 Top 1000 World Banks Ranking, and Nigeria’s Best Bank at the Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2025.
It has also won multiple awards including Best Commercial Bank, Nigeria (202 – 2025) by World Finance Banking Awards, Most Sustainable Bank, Nigeria (2023 – 2024) by International Banker, and Best in Corporate Governance, Nigeria (2022–2025) by World Finance.
Zenith Bank was further recognised as Most Responsible Organisation in Africa, Best Company in Gender Equality, and Best in Transparency and Reporting at the SERAS CSR Awards Africa 2024. Its Hybrid Offer was named ‘Rights Issue/Public Offer of the Year’ at the Nairametrics Capital Market Choice Awards 2025.
With these achievements, Zenith Bank continues to demonstrate unwavering commitment to excellence, innovation, and sustainable value creation for all stakeholders.
