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FirstBank champions inclusive Fintech innovation at Canada-Africa Fintech Summit (CAFS 2025)

  FirstBank proudly sponsored the recently held Canada-Africa Fintech Summit (CAFS 2025), which took place from August 5–8 at the Sheraton Centre in Downtown Toronto. Convened by Dr. Segun Aina, President of the African Fintech Network, CAFS 2025 was a landmark event that united fintech leaders, regulators, startups, and investors[Read More…]

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Sterling Bank Names First Beneficiaries of ₦2B ‘Beyond Education’ Fund

    Sterling Bank, Nigeria’s leading financial institution, has announced the first recipients of its ₦2 billion Beyond Education Scholarship, a groundbreaking nationwide initiative designed to fund university education for 600 exceptional young Nigerians and connect them to future careers in high-impact sectors. The announcement reflects a major step in[Read More…]

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Tinubu directs expedited rollout of free healthcare for low-income retirees, implementation of pension increase 

  President Bola Tinubu has directed the expedited rollout of the free healthcare access initiative for low-income retirees under the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS), describing it as a critical component of social protection and dignity in retirement.   He also called for the prompt implementation of long-overdue pension increases and[Read More…]

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NNPCL drills 4 oil wells in Bauchi

    A Director at the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd (NNPCL), Mr Yusuf Usman, said the company has drilled four oil wells in the Kolmani area of Bauchi State. Usman also restated commitment of the company to the exploration and development of oil and gas resources in the northern[Read More…]

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Port Harcourt refinery not for sale -NNPC boss  

  The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) has officially ruled out the sale of the Port Harcourt Refining Company, reaffirming its commitment to completing high-grade rehabilitation and retention of the plant. The Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of NNPC Ltd., Bashir Ojulari, announced this at a company-wide town[Read More…]

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FirstBank Retains Top Spot as Nigeria’s Best Bank for ESG At 2025 Euromoney Awards

    FirstBank, the West African premier financial institution and financial inclusion services provider, has emerged as Nigeria’s Best Bank for Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) at the prestigious Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2025, held recently in London. This marks FirstBank’s second consecutive win in the ESG category, affirming its[Read More…]

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