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Jim Ovia, founder of Zenith Bank.
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Nigerian banker Jim Ovia says real estate beats banking, doubles down on luxury Lagos towers

Jim Ovia pivots from banking to luxury Lagos real estate, investing in high-end towers priced up to $2.8 million for wealthy buyers and diaspora investors.

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Jim Ovia, founder of Zenith Bank.
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After growing Zenith Bank to $23 billion in assets, Nigerian banking titan Jim Ovia retires

Jim Ovia retires after growing Zenith Bank to $23 billion in assets, closing a 30-year era that shaped one of Africa’s top lenders.

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