Last week will go down as one of the most challenging weeks, if not the most challenging, Nigeria has faced in 2020. What started out weeks before as very well-organised peaceful protests by young Nigerians campaigning to #EndSARS, was supplanted…
How to avoid debt despite economic challenges
With the current economic climate, running into debt seems unavoidable for many individuals and organizations. Individuals, as well as businesses, are faced with daunting economic challenges which the pandemic has triggered. It is important to note that staying out of…
THE MAKING OF A CSR MASTERSTROKE: AN X-RAY OF FIRST BANK’S YEOMAN EFFORT TO MOVE ONE MILLION CHILDREN TO E-LEARNING
The rabbit hole of uncertainty, confusion and fear that pupils and their parents fell into in the dying days of March when the country was in lockdown was best captured in a Saturday Sun feature of May 16, titled, “COVID-19: Troubles of…
Corporate Statement
Our attention has been drawn to the tweet making the rounds on social media on shutting down the FirstBank website following a false tweet that the Bank prevented staff from joining the ongoing protests in the country. As the largest…
FIRSTBANK CEO, DR. ADESOLA ADEDUNTAN, BECOMES A MEMBER OF BRETTON WOODS COMMITTEE
Lagos, 14 October 2020 – Nigeria’s premier and leading financial inclusion services provider, First Bank of Nigeria Limited has announced that its CEO, Dr. Adesola Adeduntan has been honoured with membership of Bretton Woods Committee (BWC). FirstBank has also joined…
FIRSTBANK REINFORCES ITS FINANCIAL INCLUSION DRIVE; DISBURSES OVER 17 BILLION NAIRA LOANS THROUGH FIRSTADVANCE
First Bank of Nigeria Limited, Nigeria’s leading financial inclusion services provider, recently announced that loans in over the sum of 17 billion naira have been disbursed to individuals, across the country. The loan disbursement is carried-out through FirstAdvance, its digital…
The top 3 essentials for financial success in the 21st century
The most difficult thing to find is someone who does not want to achieve financial success. Financial success is the desire for most people and yet it is the most elusive thing to achieve for many. But regardless of where…
FIRSTBANK PARTNERS LSETF TO OFFER FUNDING AT ATTRACTIVE INTEREST RATE TO LOW-COST PRIVATE SCHOOLS IN LAGOS STATE
First Bank of Nigeria Limited, Nigeria’s premier and leading financial inclusion services provider, has announced its partnership with Lagos State Employment Trust Fund (LSETF) in a matching fund scheme. The scheme aims to cushion the impact of COVID-19 pandemic…
FIRSTBANK ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENT OF MRS. OLUWANDE MUOYO AS NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
First Bank of Nigeria Limited, Nigeria’s premier and leading financial inclusion services provider, today announced the appointment of Mrs. Oluwande Muoyo as a Non-Executive Director. Mrs. Muoyo joined the board of FirstBank from FBN Holdings Plc., the parent company of First…
FBN INSURANCE BROKERS HOSTS WEBINAR TO SENSITISE SMES ON RISK MANAGEMENT AND CYBER SECURITY
FBN Insurance Brokers Limited, a subsidiary of Nigeria’s leading financial services group, FBN Holdings Plc, has announced a webinar to sensitise SMEs on risk management and cyber security. Spearheading discussions at the webinar are seasoned experts on insurance brokerage, cyber…