Banking: Zenith Bank launches Côte d’Ivoire subsidiary in Abidjan on April 29, 2026

Zenith Bank Plc will officially launch Zenith Bank Côte d’Ivoire in Abidjan on April 29, 2026, following approval granted in December 2025 by Côte d’Ivoire’s Ministry of Finance and the UMOA Banking Commission. The move aligns with the Nigerian group’s pan-African expansion strategy, as one of West Africa’s leading banks based on its financial statements. Operating across multiple markets, the bank strengthens its footprint in the WAEMU region, where the BCEAO reports continued growth in the banking sector.