FirstBank In the News

Afrobeat Makes History in the US as FirstBank Partners Zons PR in “The Afrozons Show”

AfroZons is the first ever Afrobeat show on a major radio FM network in USA. It is a weekly showcase of the latest culture trends, topical conversations and music from Africa, including urban fusion sounds from the western world to the motherland. The AfroZons show was launched in February as part of the black history… More

FIRSTBANK LAUNCHES REFRESHED WEBSITE

…delivers on its commitment to user experience and service delivery Nigeria’s most valuable bank brand, First Bank of Nigeria Limited has officially announced the launch of its refreshed and user-friendly website on Thursday, May 25, 2017. The new website is adaptive and responsive and has a multi-real estate billboard homepage with one-click access to information…. More

FirstBank Re-elected to the Board of Advisors of PCI SSC: Remains the only African Bank on the Board

First Bank of Nigeria Limited, Nigeria’s most valuable bank brand has reaffirmed its leadership position in corporate governance and risk management with its re-election

FirstBank hosts 2017 Future of Finance, West Africa Summit…Wins Asian Banker Best Retail Bank in Nigeria Award for the Sixth Time.

In line with its commitment to the realization of a sustainable and competitive retail banking environment in West Africa, First Bank of Nigeria Limited, Nigeria’s most valuable bank brand has partnered with the Asian Banker International to host The Future of Finance, West Africa 2017 Summit. The event with the theme “Financial Inclusion in the… More

First Bank Sustainability Centre Hosts SME Conference to Drive Made in Nigeria Goods

April 26, 2017  First Bank Sustainability Centre Hosts SME Conference to Drive Made in Nigeria Goods   First Bank of Nigeria Limited, through one of its Sustainability initiatives, the FirstBank Sustainability Centre in partnership with the Lagos Business School

Adeduntan, FirstBank’s MD headlines CEO Roundtable on Sustainability

March 16, 2017  Adeduntan, FirstBank’s MD headlines CEO Roundtable on Sustainability   Consistent with FirstBank’s thought leadership philosophy and its commitment to drive sustainable capacity building,

FirstBank CEO, Adesola Adeduntan named Leadership Banker of the Year

March 16, 2017  FirstBank CEO, Adesola Adeduntan named Leadership Banker of the Year     Dr. Adesola Adeduntan, the Managing Director/CEO of First Bank of Nigeria Limited & Subsidiaries, has been named Banker of the Year

FirstBank Stimulates Economic Diversification through support for the Nigerian Creative Industry

April 24, 2017 FirstBank Stimulates Economic Diversification through support for the Nigerian Creative Industry.   First Bank of Nigeria Limited under the auspices of its First@arts initiative has thrown its weight behind the Nigeria

Global Money Week: FirstBank Promotes Financial Literacy

March 27, 2017 Global Money Week: FirstBank Promotes Financial Literacy   Nigeria’s Most Valuable Bank Brand, First Bank of Nigeria Limited, is joining the rest of the world in celebrating the 2017 Global Money Week

FirstMobile App Now Offers Customers Increased Daily Transactions Limit

January 6, 2017 FirstMobile App Now Offers Customers Increased Daily Transactions Limit   First Bank of Nigeria Limited has announced increased transaction limits on its FirstMobile Lifestyle app to a maximum daily limit of N500,000.00

Convenience is the key word with FirstBank’s FirstMobile

April 20, 2017 Convenience is the key word with FirstBank’s FirstMobile   In today’s world of technology and speed, convenience is the name of the game and this is so true for the 21st century financial institutions,

FirstBank hosts 2017 Future of Finance, West Africa Summit…Wins Asian Banker Best Retail Bank in Nigeria Award for the Sixth Time.

FirstBank hosts 2017 Future of Finance, West Africa Summit…Wins Asian Banker Best Retail Bank in Nigeria Award for the Sixth Time. In line with its commitment to the realization of a sustainable and competitive retail banking environment in West Africa, First Bank of Nigeria Limited,

FirstBank Honoured at the Global Brands Awards

January 31 2017 FirstBank Honoured at the Global Brands Awards   Nigeria’s most valuable bank brand, First Bank of Nigeria limited has won the “Best Banking Brand, Nigeria 2016”& “Best Banking Performer, Nigeria 2016”

First Bank leads four Nigerian banks in Top 500 Global Banking Brands

First Bank leads four Nigerian banks in Top 500 Global Banking Brands First Bank of Nigeria Limited has been named as the most valuable banking brand in Nigeria in The Top 500 Banking Brands of The Banker magazine of the Financial Times 

FirstBank takes banking to Campus with an array of eBanking Products and Services.

January 24, 2017 FirstBank takes banking to Campus with an array of eBanking Products and Services.   First Bank of Nigeria Limited, Nigeria’s most valuable bank brand, as part of its engagement initiative to drive financial inclusion is organising Campus Storms

FirstBank Provides Secure and Convenient Money Transfer Services to Customers

January 18, 2017 FirstBank Provides Secure and Convenient Money Transfer Services to Customers   As the most valuable banking brand in Nigeria, First Bank of Nigeria Limited has been on a journey of strength and dynamism committed to providing the best financial solutions to promote convenience and support the lifestyles of its customers. The Bank… More

FIRSTBANK LEADS COLLABORATIVE EFFORTS FOR SUSTAINABLE INTEREST IN AGRICULTURE

  FIRSTBANK LEADS COLLABORATIVE EFFORTS FOR SUSTAINABLE INTEREST IN AGRICULTURE   As part of its commitment to support agric businesses across the value chain and to play its enabling role in the nation’s drive for economic diversification through agriculture, First Bank Nigeria Limited, Nigeria’s Most Valuable Bank Brand will hold an inaugural agric expo on Tuesday, March… More

FirstBank Promotes Digital Experience at the Social Media Week 2017

February 24, 2017 FirstBank Promotes Digital Experience at the Social Media Week 2017   First Bank of Nigeria Limited, Nigeria’s most valuable banking brand for the sixth consecutive time has thrown its weight behind the Social Media Week 2017 in alignment with its digital transformation strategy. The Bank is sponsoring the Social Media Week, which… More

Otudeko, FBN Holdings Group Chairman leads Conversation at the Africa CEO Forum 2017

March 21, 2017 Otudeko, FBN Holdings Group Chairman leads Conversation at the Africa CEO Forum 2017   First Bank of Nigeria Limited, the FBNHoldings flagship subsidiary and Nigeria’s most valuable bank brand has partnered with the Group Jeune Afrique and Rainbow Unlimited at the fifth edition of the Africa CEO Forum 2017 themed “Re-thinking Africa’s… More

First Bank of Nigeria Limited: Building Sustainable Communities

April 4, 2017 First Bank of Nigeria Limited: Building Sustainable Communities   First Bank of Nigeria Limited, Nigeria’s Most Valuable Bank Brand, is known to be the leading financial services provider to stakeholders with varying social stratification and the Bank understands that the ability to operate successfully in a multicultural society is factored on building… More

FirstBank Stakes N25b On Sustainability

With a renewed commitment towards corporate social responsibility initiatives, First Bank of Nigeria Limited has stated that it expended N25 billion on sustainability

Nigeria: Firstbank Increases African Presence, Unveils Fbnbank Guinea

First Bank of Nigeria Limited, a subsidiary of FBN Holdings Plc has unveiled FBNBank Guinea, formerly registered as International Commercial Bank (ICB), Guinea…Read more Culled from All Africa

FIRSTBANK PLEDGES SUPPORT FOR APRA 2015

First Bank of Nigeria Limited, a subsidiary of FBN Holdings Plc and Nigeria’s most valuable bank brand, has thrown its weight behind the 27th edition of the All Africa Public Relations Conference, APRA Yaoundé 2015 …Read more Culled from Thecitizen

FBN CAPITAL RECEIVES ACCOLADES FROM GLOBAL M&A ATLAS AWARDS, E&C AFRICA

FBN Capital Limited has been awarded the Africa Deal of the Year at this year’s edition of the M&A Atlas Awards for its role in the Acquisition of Oasis Insurance by FBN Insurance. The awards were organized by….Read more Culled from WORLD STAGE

FirstBank, Cross River First Lady Partner To Build Women, Child Centre

IT was both inspiring and instructive watching Essien Ayi Okon and Abigail Effiom Opiok, as they took turns to publicly appreciate the First Lady of Cross River State, Mrs Obioma Liyel-Imoke, who rescued, cleaned them up and also gave their lives a meaning…Read more Culled from The Guardian

FirstBank Achieves PCI DSS Recertification

FIRSTBANK has achieved the recertification of the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard   (PCI DSS) in 2014, having been one of the first top-tier banks in Nigeria to obtain the certification 2013…Read more Culled from The Guardian

Firstmonie Wins Best Mobile Money Operator In Nigeria, Records 2million Subscribers

In recognition of its continued effort to drive financial inclusion, lead innovation in mobile payment systems and support the CBN cash-less policy, Firstmonie, the FirstBank mobile money services platform has been awarded the Best Mobile Money Operator in Nigeria by the EFInA Financial Inclusion Awards…Read more Culled from The Nigerian Voice

FMDQ: Visa Partners FBN, Foundation to Support Female Entrepreneurs

Visa Incorporated, one of the global leaders in payments has announced a partnership with the Cherie Blair Foundation for Women, First Bank Nigeria and the Youth for Technology Foundation (YTF)…Read more Culled from This Day

Visa, FirstBank Move To Boost Entrepreneurship

United States-based payments company, Visa Incorporated, has announced its partnership with the Cherie Blair Foundation for Women, First Bank of Nigeria and the Youth for Technology Foundation…Read more Culled from Punch

Golf: FB Open set for tee off

The 53rd FirstBank Lagos Amateur Open Gold Championship will hold from November 21 to 23 at the Ikoyi Club 1938 Gold Course, Lagos…Read more Culled from National mirror

FBN Holdings Acquires Kakawa Discount House

FBN Holdings and its subsidiary, FBN Capital Limited yesterday announced the completion of their acquisition of a 54 per cent equity interest in Kakawa Discount House Limited…Read more Culled from This Day

FirstBank Spends N500m To Reward Customers

FirstBank Nigeria has put the total amount it spent to reward about 5,000 customers in cash, automobiles and household gifts under its various promotion bonanza in the past six years at N500 million…Read more Culled from This Day

2014 ACCW: FirstBank Targets Third African Title

FirstBank Nigeria has put the total amount it spent to reward about 5,000 customers in cash, automobiles and household gifts under its various promotion bonanza in the past six years at N500 million…Read more Culled from This Day

FirstBank Urges Organisations To Adopt Sustainable Practices

More organisations need to show commitment to sustainability as it has long-term benefits for them, the Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, First Bank Nigeria Limited, Mr. Bisi Onasanya has said…Read more Culled from Punch

FBN Holdings PLC Records N333.2bn Gross Earnings In Nine Months

First Bank of Nigeria (FBN) Holdings Plc yesterday announced N333.2billion gross earnings in its unaudited results for the nine months ended 30th September 2014. This represents a 12 .5 per cent increase over the N296.3 billion recorded in the corresponding period of last year…Read more Culled from Daily Newswatch

FirstBank Pledges More Reward For Customers In Savings Promo Bonanza

As part of its continued drive to encourage savings culture in the youth and the unbanked segments in line with the reward initiative for its Customers, FirstBank, Nigeria’s best banking brand has announced the launch of the FirstBank Savings Promo Bonanza. The promo which kicked off in September 2014 will run for duration of 6… More

FirstBank Sustainability Centre partners LBS to host International Sustainability Conference

FirstBank Sustainability Centre has announced that it has elected to sponsor the International Sustainability conference scheduled for October 30, 2014 at the Honeywell Auditorium, Lagos Business School, Ajah, Lagos…Read more Culled from The Citizen

FIRSTBANK SUSTAINS SUPPORT FOR THE BLIND ON WHITE CANE DAY

First Bank of Nigeria Limited says it is providing inclusion, advocacy and public enlightenment for blind and visually impaired persons in the country through its consistent support for the Nigeria Association of the Blind (NAB) White Cane and Safety Day…Read more Culled from Daily trust

Are Customers Really Kings/Queens?

TREATING customers as king is a new marketing concept. It is a management orientation which maintains that firms establish relationships with selected target customers for whom superior values are designed, offered, redefined and realised in close cooperation with other partners in the marketing system to realise long-term profits through customer satisfaction… Read more Culled from… More

FirstBank Expands Footprint To Ghana

Following the agreement reached by First Bank of Nigeria Limited and International Commercial Bank Financial Group Holdings Ag (ICBFGH) for the acquisition of a 100 per cent equity interest in ICB Ghana, FirstBank yesterday announced the launch of FBN Bank Ghana… Read more Culled from The Nation

FirstBank Move into Akure Close-camp

In a bid to make it to the final round of the Africa Champions Cup for Women slated for Tunisia next month, two-time champion of the continent’s biggest women club competition, First Bank basketball club of Nigeria will from tomorrow move into a close camp in Akure, Ondo State to further strategise for the FIBA… More

FirstBank Empowers Women-Led SMEs

FirstBank of Nigeria Limited has reiterated its commitment to supporting Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) run by women, its Head, Corporate Responsibility Marketing, Ismail Omamegbe has said…Read more Culled from The Nation

ICT Development: First Bank Nigeria to Partner with EKSU

A high level delegation from the First Bank Nigeria Plc led by the Executive Director Mr. Gbenga Shobo has visited the Management of Ekiti State University on areas of strengthening existing infrastructure on Information Communication Technology…Read more Culled from Ekiti State University

Enhancing Customers’ Digital Experience Via Mobile Banking App

As part of its effort to boost convenience and ease of banking as well as enhance customers’ digital banking experience in line with its commitment to offer value-added products and services that suit the lifestyles of its

First Bank To Fund Kaztec’s $1.3bn Addax Contract

First Bank Plc has expressed willingness to support the funding of a $1.3billion fabrication contract by Kaztec Engineering, a subsidiary of the Chrome Group, awarded by Addax Petroleum…Read more Culled from Vanguard

FIRSTBANK UNVEILS OFFERINGS FOR SMEs

FirstBank of Nigeria Limited has unveiled a new SME campaign, which it said was specially designed to help SMEs grow their business with diverse product and service offerings. The bank, in a statement, explained that with a heritage of over 120 years of banking experience, it understands the business journey for SMEs, even as it… More

FirstBank Backs SMEs

The statement said, “The SME sector is replete with various industries and business models; First Bank’s package provides the right mix of products and services with professional staff designated to work with the business owner to provide flexible and dependable services, helping SMEs achieve consistent growth and success in every area of business.” The Head,… More

Enhancing Customers’ Digital Experience Via Mobile Banking App

As part of its effort to boost convenience and ease of banking as well as enhance customers’ digital banking experience in line with its commitment to offer value-added products and services that suit the lifestyles of its

FirstBank Unveils Integrated Mobile Banking App: FirstMobile

In line with its commitment to offer value-added products and services that suit the lifestyles of its customers, Nigeria’s most valuable bank brand, First Bank of

FirstBank Offers Educational Solutions To Schools

First Bank of Nigeria Limited is set to support schools and educational institutions with their educational requirements to enhance preparations for the school year. The bank’s support for educational development

First Bank Promotes Trade Financing, Supports Export Finance Conference

First Bank of Nigeria Limited, has stated its resolve to promote trade financing in the country. To drive home its resolve, the bank, in collaboration with

FirstBank Fetes Customers With Products Bouquet At Fair

First Bank Nigeria Limited, has deployed cutting-edge technology to drive its products and services at the 37th edition of Kaduna Trade

37th Annual Kaduna Trade Fair: FirstBank Fetes Customers With Products Bouquet

In keeping with its tradition of stimulating the economy and encouraging bi-lateral trade relations between Nigeria and its trading partners,Nigeria’s foremost financial institution

In Show of Strength, FirstBank, Zenith Lead In Forex Allocation from CBN

THISDAY’s review of the latest returns on utilisation of foreign exchange bought by 14 commercial banks from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has shown that

Interswitch applauds First Bank over N100m monthly transactions

Interswitch Transnational, Africa’s leading integrated payment and transaction processing company, has officially recognized First Bank Nigeria plc as the first financial institution in the country to achieve a transaction volume of

Okagbare Is FirstBank’s Brand Ambassador

Nigeria’s queen of track and Africa’s fastest woman, Blessing Okagbare has been named First Bank of Nigeria’s Brand Ambassador. With a large collection of medals in track and field events, she embodies the strong

Ibukun Awosika, Dakore Akande, Chef Fregs Attend FirstBank Food Fair [Day 2]

It was indeed a fiesta of flavours at the First Bank fiesta of flavours in the sense that the field was field with different tents that had different edible stuff,

Onasanya, Arase Win Award

Group Managing Director of First Bank Nigeria Plc, Mr. Stephen Onasanya The Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of First Bank Nigeria Plc, Mr. Stephen Onasanya and the Inspector General of Nigeria Police, Solomon Arase have

FirstBank’s Targeted Approach To Agric Financing

With a focus on developing the agricultural sector, Raheem Akingbolu describes FirstBank’s current business and corporate social responsibility approach as a path to economic diversification. In what looks like

FirstBank Supports Nigeria Mobile Economic Summit And Exhibition 2015

First Bank of Nigeria Limited has partnered Transatlantic Media Company Limited, a media consultancy and training company to host the maiden edition of the Nigeria

FirstBank Attains ISO10002 Certification On Complaint Management

First Bank of Nigeria Limited said it recently achieved an international certification on Complaints Management. The bank stated that it achieved the certification

FirstBank Promotes Visual Arts Through First@arts Platform

First Bank of Nigeria Limited, a subsidiary of FBN Holdings Plc and a prime promoter of the creative arts industry in Nigeria is supporting the visual arts festival in Enugu tagged “Life in my City”. The Bank is supporting

FirstBank Deepens African Penetration: Unveils FBNBank Gambia

First Bank of Nigeria Limited, a subsidiary of FBN Holdings Plc and Nigeria’s most valuable bank brand has expanded its foot print across Africa

Economic Summit Opens In Abuja Today

The 21st Nigerian Economic Summit (NES) opens in Abuja today. The FirstBank of Nigeria Plc in partnering The Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) to host the event Titled: “Tough choices: Achieving competitiveness

Forte Oil unveils ‘FO advantage Card’

The theme of this year’s customer service week, we are celebrating “our everyday heroes” by giving them a product that is convenient and secured. Permit me to say that “we are in business because of our customers

FirstBank Partners NESG To Dialogue On Sustainability

First Bank of Nigeria Limited has partnered the Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) to host the 21st Nigerian Economic Summit with the theme: ‘Tough Choices: Achieving competitiveness, inclusive growth and

FirstBank MD Designate Commends Forte Oil’s Support To Cash-Lite Policy

Adesola Adeduntan, the Group Managing Director-Designate of First Bank Holdings Plc, on Friday commended the efforts of Forte Oil Plc in supporting the Cash-Lite policy of the

FirstBank Partners Sebeccly Cancer Centre For Lagos Pink Campaign

First Bank of Nigeria Limited as part of its Corporate Responsibility interventions has partnered with Sebeccly Cancer Care and Support Centre to create awareness about cancer,

FirstBank Tasks SMEs On Cost Management

First Bank of Nigeria Limited has tasked operators of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) on the imperative of efficient cost management for business sustainability. Chairman-designate, First Bank of Nigeria

FirstBank Targets Women Entrepreneurs For Sustainable Capacity Building

Consistent with its thought leadership philosophy and commitment to drive sustainable capacity building, First Bank of Nigeria Limited focuses on women

FirstBank Urges CBN To Relax Stringent Risk Assessment For SMEs

The Group Managing Director of First Bank Plc, Mr Stephen Onasanya has called on the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to unlock lending to the Small and Medium Enterprises

Onasanya, Others Stress Importance Of Training

The Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, First Bank of Nigeria Limited, Mr. Bisi Onasanya, and other stakeholders have stressed the need for re-training and revamping of the education sector to curb

FirstBank Unveils Life Is A Movie Campaign

First Bank of Nigeria Limited is offering its customers and consumers a unique opportunity to participate in a onetime blockbuster titled: Life is a Movie featuring ‘Customers’ Firsts’.

FirstBank Renews Focus On Entrepreneurship

First Bank of Nigeria Limited says it is set to support educational institutions to enhance preparations for a new school year. The bank, in a statement, described its support for the educational development of the child and

Onasanya, FirstBank’s GMD Headlines Africa CEO Roundtable On Sustainability

Consistent with FirstBank’s thought leadership philosophy and commitment to drive sustainable capacity building, the Bank’s GMD/CEO, Bisi Onasanya will be participating

FBN Holdings Appoints New Leadership Team

FBN Holdings Plc, the leading and most diversified financial services group in Nigeria, has announced major changes to its leadership team, effective January 1, 2016. Mr. Bello Maccido,

FirstBank Unveils Integrated Mobile Banking App – FirstMobile

In line with its commitment to offer value-added products and services that suit the lifestyles of its customers, Nigeria’s most valuable bank brand, First Bank of Nigeria Limited has unveiled its integrated lifestyle

Ibukun Awosika Ups The Ante

There is no developmental tool more effective than empowering women. Nigeria is at par with this maxim and has been appreciating the dynamism of women in various professions. First Bank of Nigeria has appointed its first female Chairman.

FirstBank Appoints Adeduntan To Succeed Onasanya

FBN Holdings Plc on Monday announced major changes in its leadership team, effective January 1 2016. Adesola Adeduntan, the current Executive Director/CFO emerged Managing Director-designate, First Bank

So Inspiring! Ibukun Awosika Becomes First Female Chairman Of FirstBank

It’s so awesome to see enterprising Nigerian women achieve great feats in their various fields of endeavor. Ibukun Awosika was yesterday appointed at the Chairman of First

Gender not Barrier to Success, Says Awosika

The newly appointed Chairman of First Bank of Nigeria Limited, Mrs. Ibukun Abiodun Awosika, has urged Nigerians not to see gender as a barrier to success. Awosika, who emerged as the first woman to be at the helms of the

FIRSTBANK NIGERIA APPOINTS NEW MANAGEMENT TEAM

First Bank Nigeria Holdings Plc on Monday announced that its pioneer Group Chief Executive Office, Bello Maccido, would be stepping down from office.

FBN HOLDINGS: MACCIDO BECOMES PIONEER CHAIRMAN OF FBN MERCHANT BANK

FBN Holdings Holdings’ Pioneer Group Chief Executive, Mr Bello Maccido will be leaving his position to become the Pioneer Chairman of the newly-licensed FBN Merchant Bank.

GTB, Zenith, FirstBank Emerge Top Users Of Internet Media

Guaranty Trust Bank (GTBank), Zenith Bank and First Bank have led the pack of top ten banks utilizing the Internet, according to results of Terragon Group Digital Insights on the Nigerian banking industry study released

Firstmonie Partners MMIT To Facilitate International Payments in Nigeria

Firstmonie, the mobile money platform of First Bank of Nigeria Limited, has partnered with Mobile Media Info Tech Global Limited (MMIT) to commence a new mobile wallet capability that allows consumers to purchase services on international merchant websites. This initiative is the first of its kind in the African mobile money and payment landscape and… More

FirstBank Supports United Nations International Youth Day 2015

As part of the initiatives to promote youth empowerment and enterprise, First Bank of Nigeria Limited, Nigeria’s most valuable banking brand, has thrown its weight behind the United Nations International Youth

FirstBank Boosts Savings Culture Among Teenagers With ‘MeFirst’ Prepaid Cards

First Bank of Nigeria Limited, Nigeria’s most valuable banking brand has opened a window of money management opportunities to encourage Nigerian teenagers to develop

FirstBank Pledges Support For Alao’s Family

Some members of Management of First Bank of Nigeria Plc have paid a condolence visit to the head office of New Telegraph Newspapers in Lagos over the death of its Brand and Industry Editor, Mr. Dele Alao

FirstBank Urges SMEs To Extend Sustainability To Value Chain

First Bank of Nigeria Limited has advised Small and Medium Enterprises (MSEs) to extend sustainability principles to their value chain to enhance performance…Read more Culled from Business Day

FirstBank, LBS Train SME Operators On Running Lasting Businesses

FirstBank of Nigeria, through its Sustainability Centre, in partnership with the Lagos Business School (LBS), has trained over 20 Small and Medium scale Enterprises (SMEs) practitioners in Nigeria

FirstBank, Lork Enterprise To Promote Arts, Culture

FirstBank of Nigeria and Lork Enterprise LLP are partnering to support creative arts to boost the tourism industry and the economy…Read more Culled from The Nation

FirstBank Sponsors CFC UNILAG Academic Summit 2015

Nigeria’s most valuable bank brand, First Bank of Nigeria, Limited has again demonstrated its support for sustainable youth empowerment by sponsoring the 6th edition of the CFC UNILAG Academic Summit 6.0

Overcoming Challenges Of Next Phase In Retail Banking

The nation’s banks are operating in a very competitive space at the moment. The convenience of a bank’s services has become one of the keys to its success…Read more Culled from The Guardian

FirstBank Unveils Loop App For Customers’ Delight

Nigeria’s leading lender, FirstBank, said as part of its ongoing commitment to support its customers’ goals, it has introduce Loop, a lifestyle application (app) that delivers premium content from across the world right to its

First Bank partners Freedom Park to boost creative industry

First Bank of Nigeria Limited, a subsidiary of FHN Holdings PLC and one of Nigeria’s valuable bank brand has again demonstrated its commitment towards the promotion of the creative arts through its initiative First@arts

FBNH Records 28% Growth In Gross Earnings

FBN Holdings Plc. (“FBNH” “FBN Holdings” or the “Group”) today announces its unaudited results for the six months ended 30 June 2015…Read more Culled from Proshare

FirstBank Offers To Partner Ebonyi For Economic Growth

WorldStage Newsonline– First Bank of Nigeria has expressed express readiness to partner with the government of Ebonyi State to attract investors for the harnessing of the abundant natural resources that abound

FirstBank To Host Dialogue On Retail Banking In West Africa, Partners Asian Banker

Nigeria’s most valuable Banking Brand, First Bank of Nigeria Limited, has partnered with the Asian Banker Magazine to host the West Africa International Retail Banking Dialogue 2015

120 trees planted to celebrate 120 years of First Bank

Students of the Lagos State Civil Service Model College, Ikorodu, on Tuesday planted 120 trees to promote the health of the environment and significantly celebrate the 120 years existence of First Bank Plc

FirstBank Wins GlobalCCU Silver Award For Business Impact

First Bank of Nigeria Limited, Nigeria’s most valuable bank brand has clinched the Silver Award for Best Impact by Corporate University on Implementation of Business Strategies of the Organisationin the

FirstBank Promotes Financial Inclusion Through Product Design For Teenagers, Children

During the global money week most financial institutions took their turn to adopt a school and to engage children in the rudiments of financial literacy

FirstBank Partners Genevieve On Empowerment For Women

First Bank of Nigeria Limited recently partnered with Genevieve Gatherings 2015 to women empowerment…Read more Culled from The Guardian

FirstBank Supports Human Resource Leaders Africa 2015 Conference

First Bank of Nigeria Limited, Nigeria’s most valuable bank brand is sponsoring and participating in the HR Leaders Africa 2015 Conference

FirstBank Training Exposes Why Naira Is So Weak

In recent times, the nation’s currency, the naira has been in a weakling condition against the US dollar in spite of the various measures put in place by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to strengthen it and maintain stability

FirstBank Under Onasanya’s leadership: An Overview

THE sudden, non-speculative and voluntary retirement of the Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of First Bank of Nigeria Limited, Bisi Onasanya, may have become an opportunity for stakeholders

FirstBank Takes Financial Literacy Campaign To Secondary Schools Nationwide

Through its “Future First” Programme, First Bank Nigeria is driving financial literacy and career counselling for secondary school students across Nigeria.

FirstBank Trains Journalists In London In Capacity Building

As part of its intervention programme and in sync with its engagement strategy for brand building and media empowerment, First Bank of Nigeria Limited has sponsored 10 journalists for a weeklong training in London

FirstBank Re-Elected To The Board Of Advisors Of PCI SSC

First Bank of Nigeria Limited, Nigeria’s most valuable bank brand has reaffirmed its leadership position in corporate governance and risk management with its re-election into the Board of Advisors of the Payment Card

FBN HOLDING GETS MERCHANT BANKING LICENSE

The nation’s apex bank, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has approved the merchant banking license to one of the subsidiaries of FBN Holdings, Kakawa Discount House …Read more Culled from Daily Independent

FIRSTBANK LAUNCHES NEW PAYMENT PLATFORM

First Bank of Nigeria Limited (FBN) has again brazed the trail as it introduced a new platform that allows customers make transfers from the comfort of their homes. …Read more Culled from Hallmark

THE RETURN OF MERCHANT BANKING

After their near total disappearance in the wake of the financial crisis of the 1990s, the introduction of universal banking and the 2004/2005 consolidations in the industry, merchant banks appear to be making a return

FIRSTBANK MAKES MOBILE FUND TRANSFERS EASIER

First Bank of Nigeria Limited, Nigeria’s most valuable Bank brand has again asserted its leadership in mobile financial offerings with the introduction of USSD transfers. The Bank has been offering mobile payment services

UNION, SKYE, WEMA BANKS SUFFER LOW PATRONAGE IN ASABA as GTB, Ecobank, FirstBank Offer Better Service Delivery

Asaba is the capital of oil rich Delta State, strategically located on a hill at the western edge of the majestic River Niger.

FIRSTBANK PLEDGES SUPPORT FOR APRA 2015

First Bank of Nigeria Limited, a subsidiary of FBN Holdings Plc and Nigeria’s most valuable bank brand, has thrown its weight behind the 27th edition of the All Africa Public Relations Conference, APRA Yaoundé 2015

FIRST BANK, UNIFIED PAYMENTS IN E-PAYMENT AGREEMENT

First Bank of Nigeria Limited says it has partnered the Unified Payments to implement PayAttitude, a transaction innovation meant to boost e-payment system in Nigeria.A statement by First Bank

FIRSTBANK HAS 19.4% PORTFOLIO IN OIL, GAS SECTOR, SAYS GMD

The Group Managing Director of First Bank Limited, Mr. Bisi Onasanya was at the Nigerian Stock Exchange last week where he explained to investors on the banks involvement in the oil and gas sector among others

FBNHOLDINGS UNVEILS STRATEGIES TO ENHANCE PERFORMANCE

The Group Chief  Executive Officer of FBN Holdings Plc, Bello Maccido yesterday unveiled strategies to be adopted by the group in order to maintain its leadership position

FBN HOLDINGS REPORTS A RISE IN Q1 PRE-TAX PROFIT

FBN Holdings reported a 9 per cent rise in its first quarter pre-tax profit driven by growth in FX trading income and revaluation gains. CEO, Bello Maccido joins CNBC Africa to share some insight on this

FirstBank Partners With Unified Payments To Implement PayAttitude

As part of its business objectives to drive innovation in service delivery and convenient mobile payment system, First Bank of Nigeria Limited, Nigeria’s Most Valuable Bank Brand

FirstBank Highlights Workers’ Contribution To Economic Growth

First Bank of Nigeria Limited says it is encouraged by the commitment of Nigerian workers and their relentless contributions to economic growth…Read more Culled from Punch

Assessing FirstBank’s Brand Status

Founded by Sir Alfred Jones, a shipping magnate from Liverpool, England, First Bank of Nigeria Limited (“FirstBank”), established in 1894, is one of the leading financial services solutions providers in the country. The bank, with its head office originally

FirstBank Director Advises Women Entrepreneurs

A Director of First Bank of Nigeria Limited, Mrs. Ibukun Awosika at the weekend taught women entrepreneurs the skills and knowledge needed to grow their businesses while keeping their homes

Med-View Airline partners FirstBank to acquire Boeing 737-400 Classic

Med-View Airline has acquired a Boeing 737-400 Classic aircraft, with a capacity  for 150 passengers in business and economy classes. This acquisition was financed by First

FirstBank supports women entrepreneurs

The FirstBank Sustainability Centre has reinforced its commitment to promoting empowerment, entrepreneurship and financial inclusion among women by sponsorship a workshop for women entrepreneurs

FBN Holdings foresees loan growth this year

FBN Holdings said yesterday it expects loan growth at its banking unit to slow to four per cent this year, down from 23 per cent last year, as it shifts focus to short-term trade finance transactions

FirstBank Expands to Sierra Leone

First Bank of Nigeria Limited, a subsidiary of FBN Holdings Plc said it has expanded its footprint Sierra Leone with the unveiling of FBNBank Sierra Leone, formerly registered as International Commercial Bank (ICB)…Read more Culled from ThisDay

FBN Holdings post N83bn profit in 2014

FBN Holdings yesterday announced a profit after tax of N82.8bn for the financial year ended December 31, 2014, an increase of 17.3 per cent when compared to N70.6bn recorded in the same period of 2013

FBN Holdings’ profit rises by 17%, proposes 10k dividend, 1 for 10 bonus

FBN Holdings Plc, the parent company of FirstBank on Tuesday released its results for the full year ended December 2014 with profit after tax of N82.8 billion, up 17.3 per cent

First Bank named best retail bank

First Bank of Nigeria Limited says it has received “The Best Retail Bank in Nigeria Award” for the fourth consecutive time at the just-concluded Asian Banker International Excellence in Retail Financial Services Awards in Singapore

FirstBank, Cross River First Lady Partner To Build Women, Child Centre

IT was both inspiring and instructive watching Essien Ayi Okon and Abigail Effiom Opiok, as they took turns to publicly appreciate the First Lady of Cross River State,

FirstBank restates commitment to financial inclusion

First Bank of Nigeria Limited says it is committed to driving financial literacy among the youth and the unbanked segment of the economy…Read more Culled from Punch

FirstBank sustains brand loyalty with Savings Promo

She has been banking with Firstbank of Nigeria for 28years. She grew up to see her parents banking with the same bank. Mrs. Ebisan Onyema, opened up on her long relationship with the bank penultimate week

FirstBank marks Down’s Syndrome Day

AS part of its corporate social responsibility, CSR, and its initiative at supporting good causes, FirstBank Plc will tomorrow join Nigerian children living with Down’s Syndrome to mark this year’s World Down syndrome day

FirstBank GMD/CEO presents brand new car to winner in the FirstBank Savings Promo Bonanza final draw

As part of its continued drive to encourage savings culture in the youth and unbanked segments as well as part of its reward initiative

First Bank spends over N200m to reward customers in promo

First Bank Nigeria Plc has put the total amount it spent rewarding about 246 customers in cash, automobiles and household gifts in its grand finale savings bonanza draw last Thursday in Lagos at over N200 million

Global Money Week: FirstBank promotes financial literacy

First Bank of Nigeria Limited, a subsidiary of FBN Holdings Plc, is collaborating with the rest of the world in celebrating the Global Money Week to engage children in the rudiments of financial literacy.

FirstBank Partners Down Syndrome Foundation of Nigeria

As part of its corporate responsibility and sustainability intervention, FirstBank through its Hope Rising Initiativedesigned to provide health and welfare support for disabled persons, has partnered with the Down

First Bank, NAPSS boost financial literacy

First Bank of Nigeria Limited says it has partnered the National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools to provide financial management education for proprietors of schools

Med-View Partners FirstBank On Online Payment

Med-View Airline has in­troduced a new payment option with First Bank of Nigeria Plc where the airline’s customers with Master/Visa cards anywhere in the world can make payments for their tickets online

FBN Holdings gets new board members

FBN Holdings Plc on Wednesday announced the appointment of Mr. Omatseyin Akene Ayida and Mrs. Bosede Adebola Osibogun as non-executive directors on its board…Read more Culled from Punch

First Bank, LBS train firms on sustainable business

First Bank of Nigeria Limited, in partnership with the Lagos Business School has trained Non Governmental Organisations (NGOs) and corporate organisations from diverse sectors of the economy on how

FirstBank funds marine vessel acquisition

First Bank of Nigeria Limited says it has given a boost to the capability of one of its corporate customers, Petrolog Limited, by funding the acquisition of a brand new ABS classed Dynamic Positioning Dive support

NLI, First Bank to train 25 emerging Nigerian leaders

Nigeria Leadership Initiative (NLI), in partnership with First Bank of Nigeria, will be grooming 25 Nigerian leaders from Nigeria and the Diaspora at the NLI May 2015 Future Leaders Seminar in Lagos

FirstBank, LBS to promote sustainable education

First Bank of Nigeria Limited says it is partnering the Lagos Business School through its sustainability programme, FirstBank Sustainability Centre, to host a workshop for non-governmental organisations and

I appreciate The Sun award – Onasanya, First Bank GMD

Group Managing Director (GMD) of First Bank Limited, Mr Olabisi Onasanya, has commended the management of The Sun Publishing Limited over its commitment and focus in recognizing Nigerians and institutions

First Bank, Etisalat boost mobile money initiative

First Bank of Nigeria and Etisalat have collaborated to boost the mobile money payment channel in the country…Read more Culled from Punch

‘Investing in FBN Holdings is like a fixed income security with an equity upside’

Oyewale Ariyibi is the head of finance, FBN Holdings (FBNH), Nigeria’s largest bank by assets. He spoke with a select group of financial journalists,

FirstBank Promotes Tourism

FirstBank of Nigeria Limited has restated its  support for the Calabar Carnival 2014. The month-long carnival is a platform for showcasing rich Nigerian heritage and the bank said it is proud of its longstanding association

FirstBank pledges continuous support for Calabar Carnival

First Bank of Nigeria Limited has again pledged support for the Calabar Carnival 2014…Read more culled from New Mail

FirstBank, FBN Capital win at EMEA Africa Banking Awards

FirstBank and FBN Capital Asset Management, the banking and the investment arms of the FBN Holdings Group have emerged the Most Innovative Bank in Africa, and Best Asset Manager in Nigeria

FirstBank, Sweet Sensation partner on mobile financial services

FIRST Bank Nigeria Limited has extended its Firstmonie mobile financial service product to Sweet Sensation Confectionery, as part of its efforts to promote the cash-less policy of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)

FBN HOLDINGS APPOINTS HAMZAT BOKKI AS DIRECTOR

The board of FBN Holdings Plc said on Friday it has appointed Hamza Sule Wuro Bokki as an independent non-executive director (INED), FBNH said in an issuer announcement with the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE)

First Bank Open Golf Tourney Takes Centre Stage

Like vintage wine which gets better with age, the annual First Bank Lagos Amateur Open Golf Tournament is getting better. Since it made its appearance on the Nigerian and West African Golf calendar 52 years ago, the

First Bank pledges support for Lagos golf tourney

First Bank Nigeria Plc has pledged continuous support for the First Bank Lagos Amateur Golf Championship, which ended on Sunday at the Ikoyi Golf Club, Lagos…Read more Culled from Punch

Ikoyi Club’s Eze wins Lagos Open

Twenty-three year old Monday Eze of Ikoyi Golf Club on Sunday emerged winner of the 53rd edition of the FirstBank Lagos Amateur Golf Championships which took place at the Ikoyi Golf Club, Lagos…Read more Culled from New Telegraph

FirstBank Designates 20 Wheelchair Accessible Branches

FirstBank is one hundred and twenty years and has through its existence shown consistent support to corporate responsibility and sustainability through the citizenship approach.

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