FirstBank, West Africa’s premier financial institution and a leading financial inclusion service provider, has announced the Nigeria Economic Outlook 2026, scheduled to hold on Tuesday, 6 January 2026, in Lagos. The annual customer-facing session will be held under the theme, “The Great Calibration: Mastering Resilience in an Era of Asynchronous Growth.” The Nigeria Economic Outlook is […]
FirstBank, West Africa’s premier financial institution and a leading financial inclusion service provider, has announced the Nigeria Economic Outlook 2026, scheduled to hold on Tuesday, 6 January 2026, in Lagos. The annual customer-facing session will be held under the theme, “The Great Calibration: Mastering Resilience in an Era of Asynchronous Growth.” The Nigeria Economic Outlook is […]
FirstBank, Nigeria’s premier financial institution, is set to roll out specialised financial services designed to meet the needs of blind, partially sighted, and physically challenged customers across its operations. The initiative, part of the bank’s broader financial inclusion strategy, underscores its commitment to diversity, equal opportunity, and accessible banking. It also reflects FirstBank’s alignment with […]
FirstBank, one of West Africa’s leading financial institutions, has launched the FirstMonie Merchant Solution to enable merchants and businesses across Nigeria to seamlessly accept digital payments. According to Nairametrics, the features of the solution include a streamlined onboarding process, an integrated referral system, and customisable features such as Pay with Transfer and Purchase. “Additional capabilities […]
FirstBank has announced that its 2025 Agric and Export Conference, scheduled for August 19 at the Eko Convention Centre, will catalyze to unlock Nigeria’s non-oil export potential, with projections that the sector could generate over $10 billion annually if harnessed effectively. Themed, “The Fundamentals of Building a Non-Oil Export Driven Economy,” the conference reaffirms the […]
BY MICHEAL AJAYI FirstBank, West Africa’s premier financial institution, has introduced advanced facial biometric technology on its mobile banking platform, FirstMobile, redefining digital banking convenience and security for its customers. The newly launched feature allows users to register and activate the app using facial recognition, eliminating the need for physical debit cards. This innovation comes […]
BY TEMITOPE ADEBAYO FirstBank of Nigeria Limited and Amazon Web Services (AWS) have called for sustained innovation and digital transformation as critical levers for long-term business growth and improved customer experience. This message was reinforced during a fireside chat in Lagos, hosted as part of the First Tech Connect Series, which featured AWS Global Chief […]
BY TEMITOPE ADEBAYO First Bank of Nigeria Limited (FirstBank), the premier West African financial institution and financial inclusion bank, has partnered with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) to strengthen the fight against drug trafficking and abuse in Nigeria. At the recent courtesy visit of the management of NDLEA to FirstBank, Mr. Olusegun Alebiosu, […]
BY TEMITOPE ADEBAYO FirstBank has announced the sixth edition of its annual Fintech Summit, themed “Banking on Partnerships,” set to take place on 13 and 14 November 2024. The summit will convene distinguished industry leaders, innovators, and experts from around the world to discuss the latest developments in financial technology. Established in 2016, the FirstBank […]
BY TEMITOPE ADEBAYO FirstBank Limited, has announced its sponsorship of the inaugural Lagos International Theatre Festival, a three-day celebration of arts, creativity, and cultural diversity. This event, part of FirstBank’s First@arts initiative, is set to take place from November 15 to 17, 2024 and aims to attract over 20,000 attendees from around the world. In […]
BY TEMITOPE ADEBAYO FirstBank, West Africa’s premier financial institution and financial inclusion services provider, has announced its sponsorship of the Lagos command performance of Eni Ogun – ‘The Noble Warrior’, a theatrical production honouring Professor Wole Soyinka as part of the 90th birthday celebrations for the global literary giant and National Icon. The Noble Warrior […]
By Temitope Adebayo FirstBank, Nigeria’s premier financial institution and financial inclusion services provider, was announced as the Best Corporate Bank at the recent prestigious Euromoney Awards for Excellence, Nigeria 2023. The Bank clinched the coveted award based on its 130-year commitment to enabling its corporate customers achieve success through relevant and tailored financial solutions. FirstBank’s […]
By Temitope Adebayo The ELOY Awards Foundation in partnership with FirstBank launched the 2023 Edition of the “Eloy Business Shower”, designed and dedicated to encouraging, promoting and empowering businesses owned by women across Nigeria. The focus and aim are to expose women in business to important business skills, networking, and the Eloy Foundation Business Toolkit, […]
FirstBank has partnered with JA Africa on Company of the Year (COY) Competition, Africa’s largest high school entrepreneurship competition scheduled to take place in Lagos, Nigeria from 7th to 9th December under the theme, “Fueling Changemakers.” The JA Africa Company of the Year (COY) Competition which returns for the 12th year in a row and […]
Emmanuel Ojeabulu, winner of the 61st FirstBank Lagos Open Golf Championship has been listed in the WAGR. The premier golf championship which was held from 18 – 20 November at the golf section of Ikoyi Club 1938 was keenly contested by over 190 low handicap players from several golf clubs in the country. Benin-based Emmanuel […]
Dauda Lawal, a former Executive Director with First Bank of Nigeria plc, has testified against the suspended Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ibrahim Magu on Saturday before the Justice Ayo Salami-led presidential panel. According to Punch, Lawal is currently standing trial before a Federal High Court in Lagos for allegedly receiving $25m […]
First Bank of Nigeria Limited on Tuesday announced that one of its staff at its Marina, Lagos branch, has tested positive to coronavirus (COVID-19). According to a statement by the bank, all staff of the branch have been asked to go on self-isolation and get tested, while the branch and its entire vicinity have been […]
As part of efforts to enhance financial inclusion in the country, First Bank of Nigeria Limited, on Friday said it has reinforced its technology infrastructure to enable anyone in the country open a FirstBank account through their mobile phones, without visiting any of its branches nationwide. The lender explained that the investment in its mobile […]
First Bank of Nigeria Limited has announced that thousands of students have been signing up to access the e-learning solutions for free which is provided in partnership with Roducate and Lagos State Government. This is in furtherance to the Bank’s resolve to close the gap of the disruption in children education’s due to schools’ closure, […]
FirstBank Nigeria Limited has confirmed the loss of its staff, Abdullahi Lawal, who until his death worked at Kano Main Branch of the financial institution. This development was contained in a statement signed by the Group Head, Marketing & Corporate Communications, FirstBank, Folake Ani-Mumuney. The lender in the statement said: “Our thoughts and prayers are with his family at this time as we […]