February 8, 2026
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FirstBank Set to Launch Tailored Financial Services for Blind and Physically Challenged Customers

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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 is shown in its policies, partnerships and initiatives…

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FIRSTBANK AND ESTARS FORGE INNOVATIVE PARTNERSHIP TO ELEVATE ESPORTS EDUCATION

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FirstBank, the West African premier bank and financial inclusion service provider, is proud to announce a strategic collaboration with EStars Education Africa Limited (EStars), a global leader in educational esports.       Empowering the Next Generation of Esports Professionals   The partnership provides a platform for FirstBank to support the rollout of EStars’ comprehensive…

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FirstBank files appeal as court rules debt recovery, not maritime claim cargo remains under arrest

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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 debt recovery. This is quite surprising considering the fact that the order sought is…

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50,000 TARGET: FIRSTBANK, NCF EXTEND TREE PLANTING TO FCT

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FirstBank, in partnership with the Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF), has launched a major tree-planting initiative to enhance Nigeria’s vegetation cover. According to the bank, the tree planting exercise led by Aishatu Bubaram, the Group Executive, Commercial Banking, North, FirstBank, is part of its 2024 Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability Week. The bank stated that the tree-planting…

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FIRSTBANK, ROTARY EMPOWER 102 BENEFICIARIES WITH N20M START-UP KITS

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By Grace Alegba     The First Bank of Nigeria Limited, with Rotary Club International, District 9110, has distributed N20 million worth start-up kits to 102 beneficiaries in Lagos to empower them across various trades.     The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that start-up kits distributed included: grinding machines, plumbing kits, deep freezers, sewing machines, generators, gas…

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Firstbank Emerges As The Best Private Bank In Nigeria And Best Private Bank For Sustainable Investment In Africa At Global Finance Awards

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First Bank of Nigeria Limited, West Africa’s premier financial institution and leading financial inclusion services provider, announced its recognition as the Best Private Bank in Nigeria and Best Private Bank for Sustainable Investment in Africa at the Global Finance ninth annual World’s Best Private Banks Awards for 2024 held at the Harvard Club of New…

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Firstbank ‘Win Big’ Promo Ends With Excitement As Millionaires Emerge

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First Bank of Nigeria Limited has rewarded six of its customers with N1 million each at the fourth and grand finale of its ‘WinBig’ promo draw held at its head office in Lagos recently. The promo, which kicked off in October last year, was one of the biggest campaigns in the financial industry with FirstBank…

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Femi Otedola appointed as chairman of First Bank Holdings

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Billionaire businessman Mr Femi Otedola, has emerged as the chairperson of the board of FBN Holdings Plc, whose flagship company is First Bank. He was appointed to the role during a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Group in Lagos on Wednesday, January 31, as he succeeded Ahmad Abdullahi, a seasoned economist who…

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Adeduntan: Firstbank Is Future-Proof And Remains Committed To The Gold Standard Of Excellence In Banking

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  With over 4.6 trillion-naira loans to customers in Q3 2023, FirstBank is committed to economic growth and transformation.  At the dawn of the new year, it is natural for the Nigerian banking sector operators to anticipate dynamic shifts in regulations, increased digital innovations, and a focused approach toward sustainable growth and financial inclusion, while…

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