The leader of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN), Sheikh Ibrahim El-Zakzaky and his wife, Zeenat will return back to Nigeria tonight, according to reports by The Nation newspaper quoting a source it described as a key leader of the Islamic sect. The newspaper said the couple will leave... Read more
By Chinyere Joel-Nwokeoma (NAN) For a financial institution of Firs Bank’s pedigree, it is not uncommon for its top managers to be creative and constantly innovative. Indeed, Dr. Adesola Adeduntan, Chief Executive Officer of First Bank, attributes the Bank’s consistent growth in the past 125 years to innovation and... Read more
First Bank Convenes SME Week, Reinforces Support For The Engine Of The Economy
FeaturedPress Releases August 7, 2019
First Bank of Nigeria Limited, as part of the launch of its specialized SME propositions, has announced the convening of its SME Week scheduled to hold in the week 5 – 9 August 2019. Customers and non-customers of First Bank can expect to participate in a wide range of events... Read more
In a boost to Nigeria’s anti-terrorism war, the Nigerian Army on Thursday unveiled four mine and bomb resistant anti-ambush protected vehicles, all made in Nigeria. The unveiling ceremony at Nigerian Army Resource Centre Asokoro Abuja, was attended by both the Chief of Defence Staff General AG Olonisakin and Army... Read more
… Says “This is not Military Rule” Nigeria: Human rights activist and President of Centre for Change, Dr. Joe Odumakin has condemned the arrest of former African Action Congress (AAC) Presidential candidate, Mr Omoyele Sowore by the men of the DSS ahead of a protest planned by activists for... Read more
By Omoshola Deji Nigeria’s 2019 presidential election has ended, but the contest is ongoing at the tribunal. Politics is a mean game – and politicians devise every means to win. That ex-Vice President Atiku Abubakar is challenging the result doesn’t mean he won. He may have indeed lose... Read more
In an effort to stimulate innovation through synergy, First Bank of Nigeria Limited hosted the Digital Lab Open House on Wednesday, 31 July 2019 at its Digital Lab in Yaba Lagos. The Digital Lab Open House is amongst the many events lined up for the group Innovation Week held... Read more
FBN Holdings Plc, the parent company of First Bank of Nigeria Limited, yesterday, said it recorded gross earnings of N294.2 billion for the six months ending June 30, 2019 (H1’19). This represents 0.3 percent growth when compared with the N293.3 billion recorded as gross earnings in the corresponding period... Read more
Two robbers identified as Fulani men who broke into the Saint Luke’s Anglican Church, Egu-udele, Obukpa in Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria are currently receiving treatment at the Bishop Shanahan Hospital, Nsukka. An to eye witnesses stated that the thieves who robbed the Church were apprehended and handed over to... Read more
A group of distinguished Nigerian participants at the recently concluded United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) “second Annual Ministerial to Advance Religious Freedom,” have petitioned the President Donald Trump administration over the alleged horrific murders of Christians in Nigeria. The three-day long event held between July 16th... Read more
