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Zenith Bank

Also known as: Zenith Bank Ghana · Zenith Bank (Ghana) Ltd · ZBL

Zenith Bank — one of Ghana's six largest deposit-taking banks, identified in 2026 as a first-quartile lender alongside GCB, Absa, Ecobank, Stanbic, and Fidelity.

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  1. September 2026
  2. The Chronicle

    Chairman of Zenith Bank Jim Ovia and Chairman of Heirs Holdings Tony Elumelu were among other financial experts that graced the historic Refinery’s IPO signing ceremony held in Lagos State.

    Drivers, Cooks, everybody will now have stakes in the Refinery, Dangote declares
  3. Joy Online

    Investigators followed a black Hyundai Tucson, registration GS 7915-19, and an ash-coloured Toyota Highlander, registration GS 1434-18, before the vehicles were spotted around Zenith Bank, GCB Bank and Ecobank at Labone, where the suspects had allegedly positioned themselves to m

    Police link Labone bank robbery suspects to earlier attacks on customers
  4. August 2026
  5. Joy Online

    The prosecution said information received on June 9 and June 11, 2026, indicated that suspected robbery syndicates had operated at Zenith Bank and Fidelity Bank, respectively, at Spintex.

    Court remands man over alleged Labone bank robbery attempt
  6. Daily Guide

    Other organisations that also recorded significant improvements in female representation since 2023 are FirstBank Ghana, OmniBSIC Bank Ghana, Ecobank Ghana, Bank of Ghana, Electricity Company of Ghana, Zenith Bank Ghana, and Old Mutual Ghana.

    2026 Top 100 Ghana’s Women Board Directors Ranking Announced
  7. Joy Online

    GCB Bank, Absa Bank, Ecobank, Stanbic, Fidelity Bank and Zenith Bank make up the top tier or first quartile banks in Ghana, according to the 2026 Ghana Banking Survey by PwC Ghana.

    GCB, Ecobank, 4 others are top tier banks in Ghana – PwC Banking Survey
  8. Joy Online

    Zenith Bank Ghana (ZBL) also strengthened its position, increasing its deposit market share from 5.9 per cent to 6.3 per cent, supported by targeted deposit mobilisation and digital banking initiatives.

    Banking sector deposits jump 25% to GH¢334.3bn in 2025 — PwC
  9. Joy Online

    Zenith Bank Ghana (ZBL) also increased its market share from 5.91 per cent to 6.27 per cent, supported by targeted deposit mobilisation and digital banking initiatives.

    GCB overtakes Ecobank as Ghana’s largest deposit-taking bank
  10. The Chronicle

    According to the police, the suspects were planning to attack the GCB Bank, Ecobank and Zenith Bank, all located at Labone, when a police team moved in following intelligence received at about 10:45 a.m.

    Police explain how Labone robbery was foiled
  11. Joy Online

    According to the Police, a robbery syndicate was preparing to attack GCB Bank, Ecobank and Zenith Bank when officers moved in to foil the operation.

    Police clarify Labone shootout, say syndicate planned attacks on three banks
  12. Joy Online

    The police said the incident occurred at about 10:45 a.m. on Thursday, August 13, 2026, after it received intelligence that a robbery syndicate was preparing to attack GCB Bank, Ecobank and Zenith Bank, all located in Labone.

    Police foil planned heist at three banks; 2 suspects killed, one arrested
Business

Dangote Refinery opens IPO to Nigerian public investors

The News

Aliko Dangote announced that the Dangote Refinery's Initial Public Offering will allow ordinary Nigerians, including drivers and cooks, to buy shares in the 650,000 barrels per day facility. The IPO will offer 4.1 billion ordinary shares at ₦525.00 per share, with applications opening September 14, 2026 and closing October 9, 2026.

8 September 2026 · The Chronicle

Tuesday 8 September

  1. Dangote Refinery opens IPO to Nigerian public investors

    Aliko Dangote announced that the Dangote Refinery's Initial Public Offering will allow ordinary Nigerians, including drivers and cooks, to buy shares in the 650,000 barrels per day facility. The IPO will offer 4.1 billion ordinary shares at ₦525.00 per share, with applications opening September 14, 2026 and closing October 9, 2026.

    8 September 2026 · The Chronicle

  2. Police foil bank robbery; link suspects to earlier customer attacks

    Ghana Police Service linked a suspected robbery syndicate, whose planned attack on banks at Labone in Accra was foiled, to at least two earlier attacks on bank customers in Tema and Achimota. The group had allegedly been under surveillance since April 2026, monitoring customers who withdrew large sums before following and attacking them.

    8 September 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 21 August

  1. Accra court remands man over alleged bank robbery attempt

    An Accra Circuit Court has remanded a 49-year-old unemployed man into custody over an alleged attempted robbery at a GCB Bank branch at Labone. He has pleaded not guilty to eight counts including conspiracy to commit robbery and attempted robbery, and police investigations have linked him and five other suspects to alleged robberies between May and August 13, 2026, in Tema, Spintex, Labone, Togo and Côte d'Ivoire.

    21 August 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 18 August

  1. Avance Media announces 2026 Top 100 Ghana women board directors

    Avance Media Africa has released the 2026 Top 100 Ghana's Women Board Directors ranking, the second edition, recognizing 100 women serving on boards of Ghana's leading institutions. The research found that women hold 232 of 895 board seats (25.9%) across 100 leading organisations, down from 28% in 2023, though the number of women Board Chairs doubled to 19 and nine organisations now achieve gender parity.

    18 August 2026 · Daily Guide

  2. GCB, Ecobank, Stanbic, Absa, Fidelity, Zenith top Ghana banks

    PwC's 2026 Ghana Banking Survey identifies six first-quartile banks as Ghana's largest lenders: GCB Bank, Absa Bank, Ecobank, Stanbic, Fidelity Bank, and Zenith Bank. These top-tier institutions hold the largest share of operating assets, customer deposits, and market power, with Zenith Bank newly joining the category in 2026 while the other five maintained their 2025 positions.

    18 August 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 17 August

  1. Ghana's banking deposits rise 25% to GH¢334.3bn in 2025

    According to the PwC Ghana Banking Survey 2026, total customer deposits in Ghana's banking sector increased by 25 per cent in 2025, from GH¢266.5 billion to GH¢334.3 billion, driven by improved macroeconomic stability, stronger customer confidence, and expanded digital banking adoption. The growth was broad-based across deposit categories, with time and call deposits recording particularly strong increases of 56.8 per cent and 37.5 per cent respectively, reflecting customer response to attractive fixed-term investment products.

    17 August 2026 · Joy Online

  2. GCB regains top spot as Ghana's largest deposit-taking bank

    GCB Bank has overtaken Ecobank Ghana to become Ghana's largest bank by deposit market share in 2025, with a 12.37 per cent share, according to the PwC Ghana Banking Survey 2026. Industry deposits expanded by 25 per cent in 2025, rising to GH¢334.3 billion, driven by improved macroeconomic stability and stronger customer confidence.

    17 August 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 13 August

  1. Police foil suspected multi-bank robbery in Labone, killing two

    The Ghana Police Service has disrupted a suspected robbery targeting three banks at Labone in Accra. Following intelligence, a police team deployed to the area and encountered suspects in two vehicles near the banks; a shootout ensued, resulting in the deaths of two suspects and the arrest of one, while police recovered two vehicles and a blow pistol.

    13 August 2026 · The Chronicle

  2. Police say syndicate planned attacks on three Labone banks

    Ghana Police clarified that Thursday's Labone security operation was triggered by intelligence of a planned robbery targeting GCB Bank, Ecobank and Zenith Bank. One suspect was arrested and two were killed during the operation; GCB Bank denied an attempted robbery at its Labone branch had occurred.

    13 August 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Police halt planned bank robbery in Accra; two killed, one arrested

    Ghana Police foiled a planned robbery of three banks at Labone in Accra on August 13, 2026, killing two suspects in a shootout and arresting one identified as Augustine Okechuku Maazi after receiving intelligence of the syndicate's plans. Two vehicles and a blow pistol were recovered from the scene.

    13 August 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 3 August

  1. Ghana's banking service quality remains strong despite slight dip

    Ghana's banking industry maintains high service quality at 88.2 percent in 2025, though this represents a slight decline from prior years. According to the 2025 Ghana Customer Satisfaction Index report, consumer banking customer satisfaction has eased slightly while banks continue to perform strongly in service delivery, but converting satisfied customers into brand advocates remains a growing challenge.

    3 August 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 30 July

  1. CAL Asset Management reports strong unit trust returns in 2025

    CAL Asset Management's CAL Advantage Balanced Unit Trust generated a net annual return of 32.16% in 2025, with assets under management more than doubling to GH¢28.64 million, bolstered by Ghana's improving macroeconomic conditions, easing inflation, and stronger cedi. The fund benefited from equity gains on the Ghana Stock Exchange and strategic investments in companies including MTN Ghana, Ecobank Ghana, and GCB Bank.

    30 July 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 17 July

  1. Pressure group calls Ghana to intervene in Nigeria investor dispute

    The Concerned Citizens of Ghana has urged the Government of Ghana to engage Nigerian authorities over alleged coordinated attacks on Jonah Capital Nigeria Limited, a Ghanaian-owned developer of Abuja's River Park Estate, warning that inaction could harm bilateral relations and investor confidence in ECOWAS.

    17 July 2026 · The Chronicle

  2. Ghana pressure group calls on government to protect investor in Nigeria

    The Concerned Citizens of Ghana has urged the Government of Ghana to engage Nigerian authorities over alleged coordinated attacks on Jonah Capital Nigeria Limited, a Ghanaian-owned developer of Abuja's River Park Estate, warning that inaction could damage bilateral relations and investor confidence in ECOWAS.

    17 July 2026 · The Chronicle

Monday 29 June

  1. OPay's rise challenges legacy banks in Africa's fintech era

    A Business & Financial Times analysis examines how OPay, a neobank launched in 2018, has become one of Nigeria's most significant financial platforms, now valued at USD 2.7 billion and surpassing legacy institutions like First Bank of Nigeria. The article argues that established African financial institutions must learn from OPay's success by prioritizing consumer convenience over traditional banking models built on physical branches.

    29 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times

Monday 22 June

  1. Zenith Bank urges SMEs to adopt digital innovation and comply with regulations

    During the second Zenith SME Business Empowerment Lab webinar, experts including those from the Ghana Revenue Authority and Ghana Enterprises Agency advised SMEs to strengthen regulatory compliance, build resilience, and embrace digital innovation to sustain growth in a dynamic economy.

    22 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times

Sunday 21 June

  1. SMEs urged to embrace compliance, innovation, resilience

    At Zenith Bank Ghana's SME Business Empowerment Lab, experts called on small and medium-sized enterprises to strengthen regulatory compliance, build resilience, and embrace digital innovation to sustain growth in a changing economy. The Chief Operating Officer of Zenith Bank noted that business success now depends on adaptation to change, regulatory compliance, risk management, and scalable operational systems.

    21 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Cape Coast mudslide kills toddler, injures three women

    A rain-triggered landslide in Tantri, Cape Coast, swept down a hillside on Friday evening and destroyed three homes, killing a 20-month-old toddler and injuring three women. The family head said residents had never experienced a mudslide of such magnitude in the area before.

    21 June 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 19 June

  1. UCC issues safety advisory after heavy rains cause flooding

    The University of Cape Coast has advised students, staff and the public to avoid several flooded campus areas following heavy rainfall on Friday, June 19, that inundated sections of the campus and surrounding communities.

    19 June 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 14 May

  1. Banker leaves Zenith Bank to establish cleaning business

    Mary Anane Awuku, who studied Psychology, Philosophy and Spanish at the University of Ghana and worked in customer service at Zenith Bank after her national service, left banking to start a cleaning business after realizing she was an entrepreneur rather than a banker.

    14 May 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 29 April

  1. Kimpton Trust targets GHS1 billion assets in medium to long term

    The Managing Director of Kimpton Trust Ghana Limited outlined plans to grow assets under management to GHS1 billion over the medium to long term, driven by strategic priorities including cybersecurity, employee development, product innovation, and customer service. The company currently manages over GHS400 million in assets, up from below GHS1 million a decade ago.

    29 April 2026 · Business & Financial Times

Thursday 23 April

  1. Bank relationship manager granted bail for GHS12m theft

    An Accra Circuit Court has granted bail to a 30-year-old Guarantee Trust Bank relationship manager, Christopher Arthur, accused of stealing GH¢12 million from a customer between April 2025 and March 2026. Arthur pleaded not guilty to the stealing charge and was admitted to bail in the sum of GH¢12 million with four sureties.

    23 April 2026 · The Chronicle

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