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Abuja school petitions First Bank over alleged forged loan document

Ihesiulo Grace 11 September 2018 0

Whiteplains British School has petitioned the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Board members of First Bank plc demanding a thorough investigation into the emergence of a “Tripartite Legal Mortgage” agreement on a loan arrangement with the bank. The school said it had written

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First Bank seals N6bn elites school unlawfully, allegedly forged document, says School’s Management

Ihesiulo Grace 23 July 2018 0

One of the foremost elites schools in the country, WhitePlains British School has asked the Federal High Court in Abuja to order the First Bank of Nigeria to remove illegal blocks it used to wall the school gates two weeks ago while forcefully attempting to take over the school illegally under the guise of staged […]

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Former Deputy Governor CBN, Adebayo Adekola’s Next Move

Ihesiulo Grace 10 June 2018 0

That Adebayo Adelabu, the former deputy governor of Central Bank of Nigeria resigned from his position is no longer news. The gist here is that, the young but vibrant big boy who was an Executive Director/Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of First Bank of Nigeria Plc before moving to CBN resigned to pursuit his long time […]

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Glitz as ex -First Bank boss, Bisi Onasanya son, Damilola weds his heartthrob

Ihesiulo Grace 6 April 2018 0

THE month of March 2018 might have gone but not so for former first bank boss turned property magnate, Stephen Olabisi Onasanya  as he hosts crème de la crème of Nigerian social establishment as his first son, Damilola Tolulope quit bachelorship last week as he  recorded the most lavish and celebrated weddings so far.   The March […]

Business

FirstBank to showcase product offerings at Kaduna Trade Fair

Ihesiulo Grace 23 February 2018 0

In line with its tradition of partnering and supporting initiatives created to promote economic growth in the country, First Bank of Nigeria Limited has announced its participation at the 2018 Kaduna Trade Fair. The event, which is scheduled to hold from February 23 (today)to March 4, 2018 , is organised by the Kaduna Chamber of […]

Business

FirstBank unveils juicy benefits of salary account

Ihesiulo Grace 15 January 2018 0

‘Salary accounts can do more than just receive monthly pay; they have inherent wealth that can be unlocked to help you achieve dreams that make you fulfilled on your job and be on top of situations at home and at work.’ Says First Bank of Nigeria Limited. The bank at the weekend disclosed that it […]

Business

FirstBank convenes youth mentoring session with Ibukun Awosika

Ihesiulo Grace 28 December 2017 0

First Bank of Nigeria Limited has announced it is convening a Youth Mentoring Session, themed: “Building a Financially Literate Tribe.” The event, which will be hosted by Mrs. Ibukun Awosika, Chairman, First Bank of Nigeria Limited is being organised to drive a culture of financial literacy among the youth and create a consciousness of financial […]

Business

FirstBank achieves payment card version 3.2 recertification

Ihesiulo Grace 4 December 2017 0

First Bank of Nigeria Limited has successfully recertified to the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) version 3.2, having been one of the first top-tier banks in Nigeria to obtain the PCI DSS certification in 2014. This recertification reaffirms the bank’s leading position in the payment card industry in Nigeria. Recently, FirstBank was […]

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Lagos Trade Fair: FirstBank set to fete customers with bouquet of products

Ihesiulo Grace 7 November 2017 0

First Bank of Nigeria Limited has announced its participation at the 2017 Lagos International Trade Fair, scheduled for November 3 – 12, 2017 at the Tafawa Balewa Square, Lagos. The fair, themed: “Promoting Industrialisation for Economic Recovery and Sustainable Growth,” would bolster the current efforts at creating a diversified economy needed for the stimulation of […]

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Skye, First Bank Take Over Evans Medical for loan default

Ihesiulo Grace 20 October 2017 0

Evans Medical Plc on Friday announced a takeover of the company by its lenders, Skye Bank Plc and First Bank Plc due to a loan default. Evans medical notified investors of the development, via the Nigerian Stock Exchange, revealing that a receiver manager has also been appointed and has taken over the assets of the […]

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How 7 SANs paid millions into account of judge accused of corruption – Witness

Ihesiulo Grace 14 October 2017 0

An official of First Bank, Solomon Akhanolu, testifying at the ongoing corruption trial of Justice James Agbadu-Fishim, on Friday told an Ikeja High Court how seven Senior Advocates of Nigeria (SANs) made deposits of various sums into Mr. Agbadu-Fishim’s bank accounts. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that Mr. Agbadu-Fishim of the Lagos Division of […]

Business

FirstBank enhances sustainability with #GivingTuesday

Ihesiulo Grace 28 November 2016 0

First Bank of Nigeria Limited employees have volunteered to provide relief materials and donations as part of its Employee Giving and Volunteering Scheme to boost the living standard of cross section of  persons in need. The donation by the bank workers, was coming as companies across the globe are involved with #Givingtuesday, a global movement […]

Business

Entrepreneurial training should be included in school curriculum- First bank chief

Ihesiulo Grace 17 November 2016 0

First Bank Nigeria Limited has called for the inclusion of entrepreneurial training in school curriculum to drive sustainable economic growth in the Country, as part of its commitment towards building more young entrepreneurs globally The bank in celebration of the 2016 Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) – an initiative that celebrates the contribution and passion of

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Fact behind the Figures as FBN Holdings Prepares for AGM, 2015

Ihesiulo Grace 7 May 2015 0

As FBN holding prepares for its 3rd Annual General Meeting, AGM 2015. The stalwarts of FBN Holdings were at the Nigerian Stock Exchange to give detailed analysis on how the group had fared in the last business year and expressed great expectations about the forth coming year. Extracting from the Group CEO; Bello Maccido’s earlier […]

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Medview Partners First Bank on Internet Payment

Ihesiulo Grace 28 April 2015 0

  Med-View Airline recently signed a partnership agreement with First bank of Nigeria for online payment platform called “MasterCard Internet Gateway Service” (MIGS) where customers with Master / Visa cards anywhere in the world could make payments online. This is to ensure that Med-View brings its service closer to its numerous clients who desire to […]