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 Nigeria, the sustainability agenda has become a…
First HoldCo Plc has announced its unaudited financial results for the year ended 31 December 2025, reflecting a year of deliberate strategic actions aimed at strengthening its balance sheet, improving asset quality, and positioning the business for more resilient and sustainable growth amidst successful capital raise activities. As stated in the unaudited Group financial statement,…
The Benin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC has handed over the sum of N802,420,000( Eight Hundred and Two Million, Four Hundred and Twenty Thousand Naira only) to First Bank Nigeria Plc. The money was recovered from a suspect, Ojo Eghosa Kingsley who took unlawful possession of over N1.3 billion belonging…
First HoldCo Plc (FirstHoldCo or the Group) has announced that its commercial banking subsidiary, First Bank of Nigeria (FBN), has successfully met the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) minimum capital requirement of N500 billion. This milestone was achieved following the completion of a series of strategic capital initiatives, including a Rights Issue, a Private Placement,…
FirstBank, West Africa’s premier financial institution and financial inclusion service provider is pleased to announce the Nigeria Economic Outlook 2026 scheduled to hold on Tuesday, 6 January 2025. The theme of the session is “The Great Calibration: Mastering Resilience in an Era of Asynchronous Growth” Nigeria Economic Outlook is an annual customer-facing session which sets…
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 construction of a 500-seater premium…
The Balmoral Convention Centre at the Sheraton in Ikeja underwent a remarkable transformation on Sunday December 7th 2025, becoming the epicenter of Lagos Mainland’s entertainment scene as the highly anticipated Legends Decemba/Mainland Laffs 3.0 event unfolded. This spectacular gathering, which brought together an exhilarating blend of comedy, music, dance, and drama, successfully reaffirmed its reputation…
The management of the FBNQUEST has informed the Nigerian public especially the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) that it has diversified from the FBNQUEST. In one-paragraph notice, dated 27 November, 2025 and signed by the group company secretary, Abiola Baruwa, said the diversification has been completed The notice reads: “NOTIFICATION OF COMPLETION OF SALE OF FBNQUEST…
FirstBank, West Africa’s premier financial institution and financial inclusion services provider, is to host SMEConnect Webinar scheduled to hold on Wednesday, 26 November. The SMEConnect webinar is one of the ways FirstBank delivers its capacity building of its value propositions to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). It is designed to empower SMEs with the knowledge,…
By Bolaji Israel American branding consultant and CEO of Brandstream, Scott Bedbury, said, “In today’s experience-driven marketplace, the brands that endure are those that move beyond products and services to connect with the passions, lifestyles, and emotions of their customers. The most successful businesses don’t just serve — they engage, delight, and become part of…
