Landmark is level 2 of 4 in the Nigeria Hall of Fame: a first that opened a door, or the pre-eminent figure of their generation in this country. See how the levels work.
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He founded Zenith in 1990 and turned it into one of the largest commercial banks in Nigeria.
Jim Ovia is a Nigerian banker who founded Zenith Bank in 1990, licensed as a commercial bank by the Central Bank of Nigeria.
Zenith has grown into one of the country's largest commercial banks. He began his working life in the public sector before founding it.
Zenith has grown into one of the country's largest commercial banks. He began his working life in the public sector before founding it.
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