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Zenith Bank Plc, on Friday, redeemed its promise as it paid a total interim dividend of N51.3 billion to its shareholders for the half year 2025, at N1.25 per share.
This payout represents over 60 per cent increase from the N31.4 billion paid in H1 2024, demonstrating the bank’s commitment and enhanced capacity to continually generate value for its shareholders despite the challenging macroeconomic environment.
The dividend payment comes on the heels of the bank’s audited financial results for the half-year ended June 30, 2025, released to the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) in September 2025, which showcased a robust financial position and growth trajectory.
Commenting on the dividend payout, the Group Managing Director/CEO, Dr Adaora Umeoji, said: “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. ”
The substantial dividend payout reflects exceptional underlying performance as the bank recorded a 20 per cent year-on-year increase in gross earnings, rising from N2.1 trillion to N2.5 trillion in H1 2025.
Interest income drove this performance with an impressive 60 per cent growth, climbing from N1.1 trillion to N1.8 trillion.
The bank achieved this impressive increase in interest income through strategic repricing of risk assets and effective treasury management.
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