Tag: First Bank
EFCC hands over N802.4m recovered from ‘system glitch’ beneficiary to First Bank
EFCC said its investigation revealed that upon the receipt of the money, Kingsley transferred a good measure of it to…
FirstBank hits ₦500bn Capital Mark as Recapitalisation Drive Succeeds
First HoldCo Plc has announced that its flagship commercial banking subsidiary, First Bank of Nigeria, has successfully met the Central…
FirstBank Leads Economic Growth Debate at Nigeria Outlook 2026
FirstBank has announced plans to host the Nigeria Economic Outlook 2026, a flagship forum aimed at shaping conversations around resilience,…
First Bank powers Mainland Laffs 3.0 to light up Lagos
Beyond the comedy, the event was a celebration of diverse artistic expressions. Gospel rapper Protech opened the show with an…
First Bank unveils 2025 CR&S Week to empower communities, protect planet
Throughout the week, First Bank employees across its global network, including subsidiaries in Nigeria, the United Kingdom, Gambia, Sierra Leone,…
FirstBank revolutionises cross-border payments with PAPSS Integration on LIT App
By adopting PAPSS, FirstBank reinforces its leadership in Africa’s digital banking landscape and its role in driving the continent’s economic…
Waves of Innovation: How First Bank turned Lagos into Africa’s Electric Playground
The finale on Sunday was nothing short of electrifying as Team Brazil claimed victory, with pilots Timmy Hansen and Leva…
First Bank explains bold move behind sponsoring E1 Lagos Grand Prix
“Innovation, sustainability, excitement, speed, we are a heritage bank that has been around for 131 years, and for every one…
Fun, Glamour, Waves of excitement as First Bank powers E1 Lagos GP
Governor Sanwo-Olu’s arrival at the fan zone sent a ripple of excitement through the crowd as he mingled with fans,…
FirstBank, Lagos join forces for historic E1 Powerboat championship
Positioned at the start of the year’s final quarter, the championship also ties into FirstBank’s DecemberIssaVybe campaign, an annual initiative…
Dolphins Crowned Champions of Zenith Bank NBBF Women’s Basketball League
The victory marks a significant milestone for the Dolphins, who overcame tough opposition throughout the campaign to reclaim their place…
First Bank’s N1 trillion digital loan disbursement milestone
The milestone also reflects a cultural shift in how Nigerians relate to their banks. For decades, traditional banks were perceived…
Edo Govt breaks silence: “We didn’t borrow ₦100bn”
He added that Governor Okpebholo remains committed to fulfilling the government’s guarantee obligations and ensuring timely payments to the bank,…
First Bank files Appeal
Aggrieved by the decision, FirstBank lodged an appeal against the decision of the FHC. Also, FirstBank filed an application for…
First Bank denies allegation of fraud by Dr. Agbai Eke
First Bank of Nigeria has refuted allegations of fraud leveled against it by Dr. Agbai Eke.
Court orders final forfeiture of N1.16bn, $392k, £35k recovered from ex-First Bank’s staff to FG
Justice A.O.Owoeye gave the order following a motion on notice for the final forfeiture order, which was supported with an…
Toke Makinwa blasts 2Face over controversial divorce announcement
Taking to Instagram, Toke expressed her frustration after 2Face admitted to personally posting a controversial divorce announcement, despite initially claiming…
$225m debt row: FirstBank accuses Obaigbena’s GHL of breach, diversion
According to the statement, the dispute stemmed from a loan facility extended by FirstBank to GHL for the development of…
FirstBank to hosts Inaugural China-Africa Interbank Association Forum
Commenting on the forum, Mr. Olusegun Alebiosu, CEO of FirstBank Group, said, “We are honoured to host this pivotal event…
2024 winners emerge in FirstBank/JAN partnership NCOY competition
Winners emerge in the 2024 edition of First Bank, Junior Achievement Nigeria (JAN) National Company of the Year (NCOY) competition…
Three dead as police, military foil bank robbery attempt in FCT
Commissioner of Police in charge of the FCT, Mr Benneth Igweh led the operation that foiled the robbery attempt, the…
First Bank MD/CEO Adeduntan resigns abruptly
The MD, in a resignation letter addressed to the chairman, said “As you are aware, my contract would be expiring…
First Bank: Court adjourns suit as shareholders’ battle gets messier
Justice Oweibo had on August 14 warned FBN Holdings' Group Managing Director, Nnamdi Okonkwo, not to disobey the order restraining…
Adeleke pleads with bank chiefs to reopen closed branches in Osun
The Governor who spoke at the commissioning of the rebuilt Ede branch of First Bank of Nigeria on Friday informed…
First Bank posts ₦48 billion profit after tax in 2023’s first quarter
In its first quarter 2023 financial result, the bank stated that it recorded gross earnings of ₦245.7 billion, a 44.2…
Naira crisis: Ogun boils again, three banks set ablaze (Video, photos)
Videos on social media show that Union Bank, First Bank and Keystone Bank have been set on fire by the…
Massive riot in Abeokuta over Naira scarcity, First Bank, others attacked (Videos)
In one of the videos cited on social media, a stray bullet hit a youth in the hand, as he…
Crooked security man Moses steals First Bank’s property
Gambo Mark Moses, 40, was first taken into custody by the police at the Ikoyi Division after being accused of…
First Bank staff arraigned for ‘stealing’ customer’s money
The Prosecution Counsel, Insp Aminu Isaac, told the court that the defendant committed the offense on Jan.21 at about 12.17…
First Bank urges court to wind up Niger Insurance Plc
According to First Bank, Niger Insurance Plc is financially weak and as a result, incapable of liquidating its debt.