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Driving Growth Through Sustainability: FirstBank’s Commitment

  Sustainability has become a critical priority for businesses and governments across the world, driving growth, innovation, and positive change. As the world grapples with climate change, social inequality, and economic uncertainty, organisations are recognising the importance of adopting sustainable practices that balance Environmental, Social, and Governance considerations.   In[Read More…]

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FirstHoldCo announces FirstBank Has Met ₦500bn regulatory capital requirement

    –Shareholders commit to future injection of more capital to the Groups’ other subsidiaries       First HoldCo Plc (“FirstHoldCo” or “the Group”) has announced that its commercial banking subsidiary, First Bank of Nigeria (FirstBank), has successfully met the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) minimum capital requirement of[Read More…]

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FirstBank introduces exclusive 500-seater bleacher at carnival Calabar & festival 2025

FirstBank, West Africa’s premier financial institution and financial inclusion services provider, has officially announced its sponsorship of the Carnival Calabar & Festival 2025, unveiling a landmark addition set to redefine the carnival experience — the first-ever private premium seating area at the event. The highlight of FirstBank’s participation is the[Read More…]

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FirstBank set to launch tailored financial services for blind and physically challenged customers

    FirstBank, the premier West African bank and a leading financial inclusion service provider, is set to introduce tailored financial services for blind, partially sighted, and physically challenged customers across its operations.   This initiative is part of FirstBank’s broader continuous commitment to promoting Financial Inclusion and Diversity, which[Read More…]

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FirstBank’s ₦1trn digital loan disbursement milestone and th new era of inclusive lending in Nigeria

    For decades, Nigeria’s credit system posed significant challenges for small businesses and low-income earners, who often struggled to qualify for loans. Traditional banks demanded collaterals, guarantors, and endless paperwork, effectively shutting out a large portion of the population working in the informal economy. FirstBank’s digital lending model flipped[Read More…]

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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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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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FirstBank partners UNGC to drive sustainable finance and unlock capital for development 

  FirstBank, the West Africa premier financial institution and financial inclusion services provider, has strengthened its partnership with the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) to reaffirm its commitment to driving sustainable finance and unlocking capital for development. This ongoing partnership was reinforced at the recently concluded Fourth International Conference on[Read More…]

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FirstBank files appeal

Injunction and stay of execution  Cargo remains under arrest  In a surprising twist of events, its decision delivered today, the Federal High Court in a surprising shift from the true nature of FirstBank ’s claim held that the matter is not a maritime claim but rather, a simple case of[Read More…]

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