Tag: Firstbank

FirstBank, partners  NTA, others on 2026 Children’s Day engagements to inspire future leaders

    FirstBank, West Africa’s premier financial institution and the leading financial inclusion service provider, is set to commemorate Children’s Day 2026 with a series of sponsored nationwide engagements designed to educate, inspire, and empower children across Nigeria. Through its sponsorship of initiatives organised by the Nigerian Television Authority, Nigeria[Read More…]

FirstBank confirms Olayinka Ijabiyi as Group Head, Marketing and Corporate Communications

      FirstBank, West Africa’s premier financial institution and financial inclusion service provider, has confirmed the appointment of Olayinka Ijabiyi as the substantive Group Head, Marketing and Corporate Communications. The appointment takes immediate effect and reinforces strong corporate governance at a pivotal point in the Bank’s growth and transformation[Read More…]

FirstBank sponsors Samuel Okwaraji U-16 Football Championship 2026, promotes education through school sports

    FirstBank, the premier bank in West Africa and a leading financial inclusion service provider, is thrilled to announce its sponsorship of the maiden edition of the Samuel Okwaraji Under 16 Football Championship, a nationwide youth football tournament organised to honour the late Samuel Okwaraji, one of Nigeria’s most[Read More…]

FirstBank to empower SMEs with AI-driven growth strategies, hosts SMEConnect webinar

  FirstBank, West Africa’s premier financial institution and financial inclusion services provider, is pleased to announce the upcoming edition of the SMEConnect Webinar scheduled to hold on Tuesday, 31 March 2026. The event will equip small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with the knowledge and tools to harness the power of[Read More…]

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…]

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…]

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…]

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…]