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James Hope College acquires American International School Lagos property, offers full scholarship to 40% of students

The James Hope College (JHC) has announced the acquisition of the American International School Lagos (AISL) Lekki Campus facility to establish James Hope College in Lagos. This was disclosed at…

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Peek the Civic Towers feature on @CNNAfrica 

The Civic Towers is an iconic structure, a brainchild of Quantum Capital Partners whose Founder/Chairman is Mr. Jim Ovia. It is popularly referred to as an "intelligent building." #Highrise #CNNAfricaTravel #AfricanCities #Lagos" See…

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Dangote, Ovia speak on digital solution as the future of business partnerships

KPMG Nigeria launched its novel Insight Centre last week and the Founder/Chairman of Zenith Bank Plc., Mr. Jim Ovia, alongside the Chairman of Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, both chaired…

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Jim Ovia advocates for disruptive technology to scale businesses in Africa

According to Zenith Bank Founder/Chairman, Jim Ovia, businesses stand a chance to triple growth rate and earnings through innovation and technology. The options are to “innovate and transform or die”,…

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Zenith Bank Chairman expresses optimism for more investments in the Nigerian economy

The Founder/Chairman of Zenith Bank, Mr. Jim Ovia has expressed optimism for more investments in the Nigerian economy. This is coming few days ahead of the second-quarter earnings season with…

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Zenith Bank Chairman, Jim Ovia speaks on the need for more private sector involvement in education

The Founder/Chairman of Zenith Bank Plc, Mr. Jim Ovia, recently encouraged the Federal Government to license more private universities and academic institutions of higher learning in order to improve the…

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Nigeria now on Growth Trajectory, says Jim Ovia

The Chairman of Zenith Bank Plc, Mr. Jim Ovia (CON), has lauded the federal government’s economic team for pulling the economy out of economic recession, acknowledging that the country’s economic…

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Jim Ovia’s ‘Africa Rise And Shine’ now available on Amazon

The long-awaited restock of Africa Rise and Shine by Jim Ovia, the Founder/Chairman of Zenith Bank Plc is now available on Amazon. Africa Rise and Shine is a positive narrative…

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Jim Ovia, Inspiring Success – David Applefield

David Applefield, a seasoned communications specialist and former Commercial Special Representative for Financial Times, recently gave a thorough review of the business book, Africa Rise and Shine by Jim Ovia.…

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Jim Ovia’s ‘Africa Rise and Shine’ launches in New York (PHOTOS)

The Founder/Chairman of Zenith Bank Plc, Jim Ovia recently launched his book, Africa Rise and Shine in New York. This prestigious event happened on the sidelines of the United Nations…

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My objective is to change the narrative of Africa – Jim Ovia (WATCH)

Africa has been portrayed as a continent of woes. Thirty years ago that would have been inarguably so, but in the years that have followed, as businesses thrive and investment…

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Jim Ovia talks Africa Rise and Shine on CNBC Africa

  Mr. Jim Ovia, Founder/Chairman of Zenith Bank Plc, in a recent sit-down discussion with CNBC Africa, speaks of his new book, Africa Rise and Shine and his lessons for business success.…

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Jim Ovia to launch new book, ‘Africa Rise and Shine,’ September 17

The Founder/Chairman of Zenith Bank Plc, Jim Ovia, will on September 17, 2018, in Lagos, present his much-awaited new book, Africa Rise and Shine: How a Nigerian Entrepreneur from Humble…

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Jim Ovia’s new book, “Africa Rise and Shine” selling on Jumia and Konga is one you should read

The much-awaited book, Africa Rise and Shine by the Founder/Chairman of Zenith Bank Plc, Jim Ovia is now available on Jumia and Konga. Africa Rise and Shine is a positive narrative on Africa,…

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Jim Ovia pledges ₦250 million to the Lagos state security trust fund

The Founder/Chairman, Zenith Bank Plc, Mr. Jim Ovia, on Tuesday re-affirmed his support to the Lagos State Security Trust Fund by pledging an additional 150 percent of previous donations to…

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[The Alausa Blog]: Governor Ambode, so Jim Ovia is the only Igbo person with a Lagos success story?

Over the past few weeks, you would have noticed across the major roads in Lagos - Ikorodu Road and the Third Mainland Bridge - there are banners on the dividers…

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Jason Njoku: How can we get our local rich men to start paying attention to local investments?

Our Big Chief Victor Osaretin Asemota’s comments ignited a spirited debate on Radar recently.  We should leave them be. Anyone who requires ‘convincing’ will only cause you problems in the long…

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The 13 richest people in Nigeria

These are the type of billionaires "that laugh at Hov money...Billionaires with petroleum and coal money." Naija, we gat 'em:   1. Aliko Dangote Age: 58 years Net worth: $21.6…

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Pres. Jonathan, Dangote, others to meet key investment advisers in the UK

by Laila Ibrahim President Goodluck Jonathan will be in London, UK on Thursday evening to preside over a meeting of Nigeria’s Honorary International Investment Council (HIIC) which opens the next day.…

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TY Danjuma? N1.7bn! Aliko Dangote? N1bn! Tony Elumelu? N2.5bn! See how much Nigerian billionaires raised for Boko Haram victims yesterday

by Kolapo Olapoju At the fund raising dinner for the 'Victims Support Funds', held last night, 31 July, at the Banquet Hall of the Aso Rock Villa, Abuja, an estimated…

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For The Record: Full text of Akinwunmi Adesina’s acceptance speech as Forbes Africa Person of the Year 2013

by Chi Ibe Yesterday, Forbes Africa announced Akinwunmi Adesina, Nigeria's agriculture minister as Forbes Africa Person of the Year 2013. He was given the prize for his historic reforms in…

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It’s official! Don Jazzy, Psquare, Omotola, 20 other Nigerians named among 100 most influential Africans (See list)

by Adeola Balogun Nigeria's place as the giant of Africa has been further highlighted as a list of the continent's most influential citizens have been revealed with Nigerians dominating the…

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Aliko Dangote,Jim Ovia & Agriculture Minister, Akinwunmi Adesina shorlisted for Forbes African Person of the Year Award

by Rachel Ogbu This year three Nigerians including Forbes regular, Aliko Dangote of Dangote Group have made it to the shorlist for Forbes African Person of the Year Award. For one…

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Banker, Jim Ovia’s daughter marries TV personality, Illrymz’s brother (PICTURED)

by Oge Okonkwo Isioma Ovia, daughter of internationally acclaimed Nigerian banker, Jim Ovia, will walk down the aisle today, August 24, with her longtime partner, Ola Olowu, an advertising executive who…

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Toooo much money: SEE the richest men at the World Economic Forum right now

by Isi Esene The World Economic Forum on Africa taking place in Cape Town, South Africa  regularly brings together influencers from different walks of life to deliberate on the future…

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I am struggling to build my house in my village – President Jonathan

by Isi Esene This might be a bit hard to believe but president Goodluck Jonathan disclosed yesterday that he is struggling to build his house at Otuoke village, Bayelsa State.…

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This, we agree with! Genevieve Nnaji, Stephanie Okereke and Olu Jacobs join National Honours List

By Hauwa Gambo In case you missed it, our stars have finally joined the big leagues! There used to be a time when the National Honours List for Nigeria only…

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