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  • FirstBank confirms appointment of Olayinka Ijabiyi as Group Head, Marketing and Corporate Communications

    FirstBank confirms appointment of Olayinka Ijabiyi as Group Head, Marketing and Corporate Communications

    FirstBank, West Africa’s premier financial institution and financial inclusion service provider, has confirmed the appointment of Olayinka Ijabiyi as the substantive Group Head, Marketing and Corporate Communications.

    The appointment takes immediate effect and reinforces strong corporate governance at a pivotal point in the Bank’s growth and transformation journey.

    Olayinka Thomas Ijabiyi is a seasoned marketing and corporate communications professional with over 25 years of experience driving brand transformation, strategic visibility, and stakeholder engagement across financial services, telecommunications, media, and international development sectors.

    Ijabiyi joined FirstBank in 2011 and has served in acting capacity as the Group Head of Marketing and Corporate Communications from December 2024 until his recent confirmation.

    In his role, he leads the development and execution of integrated marketing and corporate communications strategies across the Group’s markets. He oversees brand and reputation management, executive positioning, Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability as well as strategic communications initiatives aligned to the Bank’s business objectives/aspirations.

    Prior to his current role, Ijabiyi has held leadership positions within the Marketing and Corporate Communications Department in FirstBank, including Head Brand Strategy and Special Projects, Head Digital Marketing and Head Brand and Stakeholder Management.

    Before joining FirstBank, Ijabiyi built a diverse career across leading organizations including British Council, Multichoice, MTN and Etisalat Nigeria, where he played key roles in brand building, corporate communications and digital transformation initiatives.

    Widely recognized for his strategic mindset, leadership ability to translate business objectives into impactful marketing and communications strategies, he has successfully led major brand initiatives, including milestone anniversary campaigns and brand refresh programs, while consistently delivering efficiencies and enhancing brand equity.

    Ijabiyi holds a Master’s degree in Public and International Affairs from the University of Lagos and a Bachelor’s degree in English Language from the former Ondo State University, Ado Ekiti.

    He is a Fellow of the National Institute of Marketing of Nigeria (NIMN) and a member of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), amongst other industry bodies.

  • Showmax customers to enjoy up to one month offer on DStv Stream Compact

    Showmax customers to enjoy up to one month offer on DStv Stream Compact

     
    • Eligible Showmax customers will continue to stream on DStv Stream on Compact until 31 May 2026
    • Stay active on Stream and continue at N6,500 per month for 12 months – over 65% off standard pricing
    Following the discontinuation of the Showmax service on 30 April 2026, MultiChoice, a CANAL+ company, has announced that eligible Showmax subscribers in Nigeria will receive trial access to DStv Stream Compact for a limited period, as part of the move to a single streaming home on DStv Stream.
    After the trial period, qualifying customers can continue on DStv Stream Compact at a special price of N6,500 per month for 12 months, provided the subscription remains active throughout and payments are up to date.
    The offer gives Showmax customers access to a significantly expanded content experience, including live TV, international series and movies, kids’ content and live sports via SuperSport, available on mobile devices and smart TVs.
    How the trial access works
    Eligible Showmax customers will receive trial access to DStv Stream Compact until the end of May. The offer and details on how to take up the offer will be communicated directly via the email address linked to their Showmax account.
    After the trial period, customers can continue on DStv Stream Compact at N6,500 per month for 12 months, provided payments remain up to date.
    The offer applies to Showmax customers who do not have an active DStv subscription and who subscribed directly to Showmax. It excludes existing DStv customers who already receive Showmax content as part of their package that is, who add Showmax to their DStv bill.
    • Eligibility is confirmed via email sent to the Showmax account address
    • Includes all Showmax plans, including Showmax Premier League
    • Eligible customers receive free access until end May, then pay N6,500 per month for 12 months – a saving of over 65% compared to standard DStv Compact Stream pricing – as long as payments remain up to date.
    • Standard pricing for DStv Stream Compact is from N19,000 per month
    Showmax subscriptions will not migrate automatically. Customers who wish to continue watching will need to follow the simple sign-up process for DStv Stream shared via email, and create a new profile, all of which takes less than five minutes.
    Customers who choose not to move to DStv Stream may request a refund for any unused portion of their Showmax subscription by sending an email to help@showmax.com, subject to standard terms and conditions. Auto payments to Showmax will stop automatically once the service is discontinued.
    The Showmax platform will be discontinued on 30 April 2026, with Showmax Originals continuing on DStv Stream.
    Terms and conditions apply. Full eligibility details will be available on dstv.com, and any updates will be communicated directly to customers via email.
  • Sports Industry Awards Nigeria to honour FirstBank for longstanding sports sponsorship legacy 

    Sports Industry Awards Nigeria to honour FirstBank for longstanding sports sponsorship legacy 

    FirstBank, West Africa’s premier financial institution and the leading financial inclusion service provider, is set to receive prestigious recognitions for its sustained contribution to Nigeria’s fast evolving sports industry at the forthcoming Sports Industry Awards Nigeria.
    The event is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, May 19, in Lagos.
    Organised by leading Sports Management Agency, MatchRoom Sports & Media Limited in collaboration with SPORTBUSINESS & Brands magazine, the Sports Industry Awards Nigeria celebrates excellence and outstanding achievements across the sports industry.
    The awards will highlight top performers in sports sponsorship, events, marketing campaigns, and partnerships spanning January to December 2025.
    Interestingly, First Bank of Nigeria Limited has been intentional with supporting initiatives that engender human development across the country while cementing legacies.
    FirstBank’s recognition underscores its remarkable legacy in sports sponsorship, notably its support of the Georgian Cup at the Kaduna Polo Club since 1919, which is one of the longest-running sports sponsorships globally. The Bank is also being honoured for its decades long backing of its football and basketball teams, reinforcing its commitment to grassroots and elite sports development.
    Through its innovative First@Sports initiative, FirstBank continues to make significant contributions to the growth of the sports industry in Nigeria.
    For two unforgettable days last year, Lagos became Africa’s capital of clean energy, glamour, and innovation, all powered by FirstBank of Nigeria, the sponsor of the continent’s first-ever E1 Lagos Grand Prix.
    The FirstBank Football Club, popularly known as the “Elephant Boys,” has nurtured notable talents such as Fatai Amoo, Sam Nwobum, Lookman Oshun, and Wasiu Ipaye, all of whom have represented Nigeria at various levels. The club has competed in multiple tiers of the Nigeria Football Federation leagues for over 40 years, including the historic Division One League alongside teams like Shooting Stars, Rangers International, and Calabar Rovers.
    Similarly, the FirstBank Basketball Club, fondly called the “Elephant Girls,” has enjoyed over three decades of success, including continental championship victories in 2003 and 2009. The team also represented Nigeria at the 2025 Women’s Basketball League Africa.
    Commenting on the recognition, CEO of the Sports Industry Awards Nigeria, Ojeikere Aikhoje, praised FirstBank’s enduring impact:
    He said: “FirstBank has demonstrated a strong commitment to nation-building through the development of the sports industry and has remained innovative with sustained sponsorship. The bank’s sponsorship of the Georgian Cup is legendary. Moreover, it remains the only financial institution in Nigeria to sponsor football and basketball clubs within the national leagues for decades.”
    FirstBank is also nominated in two other categories: Sports Sponsor of the Year and Sports Event of the Year.
    The awards ceremony will be held at the prestigious Lagos Country Club, Ikeja GRA, bringing together key stakeholders and industry leaders to celebrate excellence in sports.
  • MMELI Arts Foundation, Alliance Française Lagos convene women for storytelling intensive to celebrate International Women’s Day 2026

    MMELI Arts Foundation, Alliance Française Lagos convene women for storytelling intensive to celebrate International Women’s Day 2026

    To commemorate International Women’s Day 2026, MMELI Arts Foundation, in
    collaboration with Alliance Française de Lagos, has held the Women, Words and Wealth
    workshop in Ikoyi, bringing together women writers and creatives for an intensive focused on
    craft, voice and pathways to publication.
    Designed as a practical workshop, the programme focused on helping participants strengthen
    creative identity, develop a distinctive voice and navigate publishing opportunities. Sessions
    centred on Creative Identity, Developing Your Voice and Publishing Pathways, led by
    storyteller and filmmaker Phoenix Ezendu; actor, writer and filmmaker Richard MofeDamijo; and award-winning author and journalist Nina Anyianuka.
    Speaking on the workshop’s significance, Richard Mofe-Damijo, chairman of MMELI Arts
    Foundation, said the organisation was focused on building structures that move African voices
    “beyond potential into tangible influence”, adding that creative talent must be matched with
    institutional support to compete globally.
    Victor Mark-Onyegbu, head of grants and community building at Africa No Filter, urged
    participants to recognise the power of narrative in shaping global perception, and to tell
    grounded stories that challenge long-standing stereotypes about the continent.
    Founded by Nina Anyianuka, MMELI Arts Foundation says it supports cultural renewal and
    professional development for creatives. Partners for the workshop included Nestlé Nigeria,
    Rite Foods, Alliance Française Lagos and Africa No Filter.
    Anyianuka said the foundation was pushing for greater rigour in creative practice. “The goal
    is not simply to encourage expression, but to equip women with the tools to produce work that
    can stand in professional and global spaces,” she said.
    “That is why we created Women, Words and Wealth: to help women writers move from private
    expression to public authorship, with an emphasis on discipline, structure and intentionality,”
    she added.
    Participants described the workshop as a timely boost for women in the creative sector,
    blending cultural grounding with practical frameworks for building sustainable careers in
    storytelling.
    Dorothy Ughenu, a television and screenwriter, said: “Women, Words & Wealth was a firstof-its-kind programme that developed and nurtured a safe space for women in the storytelling
    community. Applying the structures shared by the facilitators will amplify our voices and
    strengthen our earning power.”
    MMELI Arts Foundation said details of forthcoming workshops and opportunities for writers
    will be announced in the coming weeks. Interested participants and partners are encouraged
    to follow the foundation’s updates via its website and social media pages. They can also contact
    the editorial desk for registration information and collaboration enquiries.

  • Professor Nnanyelugo Ike-Mounso to Deliver the 10th Bullion Lecture

    Professor Nnanyelugo Ike-Mounso to Deliver the 10th Bullion Lecture

    Professor Nnanyelugo Ike-Muonso, Director General/Chief Executive of Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC), is to deliver the 10th edition of The Bullion Lecture. The theme of the lecture which is scheduled for 10am on Thursday, April 23, 2026 at The Civic Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos, is From Resources to Prosperity: How Raw Materials Development, Value Addition and Innovation Can Catalyse Nigeria’s Industrial Renaissance.
    Ike-Muonso is a distinguished Natural Resource Economist and Academic Leader with over 30 years of expertise in raw material market dynamics, supply chain economics, and research commercialisation. As the Director General of RMRDC, he sits at the intersection of industry, policy, and academia, driving Nigeria’s transition from a resource-exporting nation to an industrial powerhouse.
    Ike-Muonso is the chief architect of the landmark 30% Value-Addition Bill, a transformative legislative mandate requiring local processing of all extracted raw materials prior to export. This initiative, coupled with his aggressive advocacy for the prohibition of imports for locally abundant resources, is designed to secure Nigeria’s economic sovereignty and fortify domestic industrial linkages. Under his leadership, the RMRDC is repositioning Nigeria as a central production hub for the African continent.
    Prior to his current role, he served as CEO of ValueFronteira Limited, a premier commodities research and data analytics firm. His career is marked by high-level consultancies and strategic partnerships with global institutions, including multilateral organisations (The World Bank, UNDP, European Commission, ECOWAS); development partners (USAID, DFID, FCDO); and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation), and academic institutions (Lagos Business School and Edinburgh Business School).
    According to a statement in Lagos by Dr. Ray Echebiri, Founder/CEO of Centre for Financial Journalism, organisers of The Bullion Lecture, the 2026 edition of the lecture (10th in the series), will be chaired by Otunba Kelvin Dele Oye, Chairman, Alliance for Economic Research and Ethics and former President of National Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA). HRH Jacob Esan, Chief Executive Officer of Geo Fliuds Plc, and Mr. Christian Udechukwu, Commissioner for Industrial Development, Anambra State, will dissect the guest lecturer’s presentation as panelists.
    The event will feature the presentation of the book Pathways to Nigeria’s Socio-Economic Transformation. Edited by Dr. Ray Echebiri, the book is a compilation of the text of The Bullion Lecture from 2016 to 2026.
    Expected guests at the lecture include government officials, captains of industry, academics, banking and finance executives, energy sector players, manufacturers, maritime executives, ICT professionals, members of the diplomatic corps, representatives of multilateral institutions, media practitioners, members of the public.
  • Mo’Afrique Scales African Fashion with Launch of ‘Modish’ and High-Capacity Garment Factory

    Mo’Afrique Scales African Fashion with Launch of ‘Modish’ and High-Capacity Garment Factory

    L- R: Administrative and Operations Officer, Marvelous Samuel;  Founder and Creative Director, Omobolanle Olawole; and General Manager, Olateju Titus, Mo’Afrique Fashion at the announcement of Modish brand of garments at a Press Conference on Friday in Lagos

    In a decisive move that signals a new phase for Africa’s fashion industry, Mo’Afrique has announced its expansion into the mass-market segment with the launch of Modish, a high-volume fashion brand, alongside the commissioning of a state-of-the-art garment manufacturing facility. Both will be officially unveiled on April 26, 2026.
    This strategic evolution positions Mo’Afrique not just as a design-led fashion house, but as an
    emerging industrial player redefining how African fashion is produced, scaled, and consumed.
    Modish is engineered to close a longstanding gap in the market, where premium aesthetics meet
    scalable production. The brand responds directly to rising demand from corporates and
    institutions seeking high-quality, identity-driven apparel delivered with consistency, speed, and
    volume. It translates Mo’afrique’s design excellence into a structured, production-led model
    capable of serving Africa’s growing workforce and institutional sectors.
    The debut line, Modish Formals, will anchor this vision. Focused on refined corporate wear, it
    combines tailored design sensibilities with industrial reliability, setting a new benchmark for
    large-scale garment production that does not compromise on style or brand expression.
    At the heart of this expansion is a newly established industrial garment factory, purpose-built for
    scale and precision. The facility will produce a wide range of uniforms, including military and
    paramilitary apparel, corporate wear, and institutional garments—positioning the company to
    serve both public and private sector demand at scale. This marks Mo’Afrique’s entry into the
    high-volume manufacturing space, a critical step in localising production and strengthening
    Nigeria’s industrial capacity.
    Speaking on the launch, Omobolanle Olawole, CEO of Modish Formals, noted: “This expansion is
    a direct response to market demand. Over the years, our corporate clients have consistently
    required more than bespoke fashion—they need structured, high-quality garments that reflect
    their brand identity and can be delivered at scale. Modish is our answer to that need.”
    As a subsidiary of the M3 Group, Modish is strategically positioned to become a key player in
    Nigeria’s bulk garment industry, bringing together design innovation, production efficiency, and
    operational discipline to deliver consistent value at scale.
    In an exclusive interaction, New Sentinel learnt that Mo’afrique , founded in 2016,  has built a strong reputation for blending African heritage with contemporary elegance in the premium fashion space.

    With the launch of Modish, the brand enters a new growth phase, extending its commitment to quality, craftsmanship, and identity into the mass market and industrial garment sector.

  • Mo’Afrique marks decade of excellence in fashion industry

    Mo’Afrique marks decade of excellence in fashion industry

    Mo’Afrique, one of Nigeria’s foremost bespoke luxury fashion houses, is set to mark its tenth anniversary, celebrating a decade of redefining African fashion through craftsmanship, innovation, and cultural elegance. Since its founding in 2016, Mo’Afrique has established itself as a leader in bespoke luxury, blending African heritage with contemporary designs to create timeless pieces that resonate across the continent and beyond.

    Founder and Creative Director of Mo’Afrique, Omobolanle Olawole, notes that the past decade has been really exciting and satisfactory, given the impact the company has made in the lives of people and the economy generally.

     

    “The past 10 years has been a period of real excitement and joy for us as we have overcome many challenges and brought smiles to many faces. We are happy to have contributed to the growth of the Nigerian economy and improved the lives of individuals and families.

    “Mo’Afrique has thrived by staying true to our roots while pushing the boundaries of design. For a decade, we have dressed the individuals shaping Nigeria’s story,” she said.

    Olawole added that the potential of Nigeria’s fashion is huge, noting that this informed the move to plan an expansion of its offerings with the intention to bring in greater expertise to the larger public.

    “We are not celebrating ten years. We are defining what the next ten will look like for fashion, for business, and for African excellence, she noted.

     

    She also revealed that plans have been perfected to celebrate 10 years of its operations.

    “At ten years, our brand is not looking back. It is drawing a line forward. Anchored by the theme Celebrating a Legacy of Excellence, Mo’Afrique will mark our 10th anniversary in April with a huge event that will feature a convergence of Nigeria’s political, corporate, and cultural leadership, where influence, identity, and image intersect in Abuja”.

  • IHS Nigeria Sponsors the Renovation and Upgrade of Facilities at the National Museum, Lagos

    IHS Nigeria Sponsors the Renovation and Upgrade of Facilities at the National Museum, Lagos

     

     

    • L-R Senior Vice President and Chief Corporate Services Officer, IHS Nigeria Limited, Dapo Otunla; Honourable Minister of Arts, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa; Director-General,  National Commission for Museums and Monuments, Olugbile Holloway; during the commissioning of the newly renovated National Museum Gallery, sponsored by IHS Nigeria, on Saturday, 11th April 2026, at the National Museum Lagos, Nigeria.

    IHS Nigeria, part of the IHS Holding Limited (NYSE: IHS) (“IHS Towers”) group, one of the largest independent owners, operators, and developers of shared communications infrastructure in the world by tower count, has partnered with the National Commission for Museums and Monuments to renovate and upgrade facilities at the National Museum, Lagos.

    Commissioned by the Honorable Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa, the project is a significant step towards restoring and improving critical facilities at the museum complex, while supporting the long-term preservation of Nigeria’s cultural assets and heritage.

    The project has improved the overall aesthetic appeal of the museum site and featured extensive restoration of the museum’s main gallery. The restored gallery incorporates the installation of modern display and lighting systems, air‑conditioning units, a solar inverter system to enhance energy efficiency, and surveillance cameras to aid safety, security and operational performance across the facility. These renovations and upgrades follow on from IHS Nigeria’s sponsorship of the museum’s efforts to digitize Nigeria’s cultural heritage and launch Nigeria’s first digital museum of antiquities at www.museum.ng.

    Mohamad Darwish, CEO, IHS Nigeria, commented, “Having seen the rich historical and cultural heritage housed in this national museum complex, we believed it was important to go a step further after supporting the development of the digital museum, to also improve the aesthetics, security and structural integrity of the main physical complex. This aligns with our broader commitment to sustainable infrastructure development and the preservation of Nigeria’s history. I am proud of these renovations and that visitors, including tourists, researchers and art enthusiasts, can visit the museum to be immersed in Nigeria’s rich history in an environment that is safe, beautiful and welcoming. The artifacts can also now be better preserved, protected and presented in a way that celebrates the history they represent. I thank the National Commission for Museums and Monuments for this ongoing partnership which continues to exemplify the power of a collaborative effort in driving innovation, fostering national pride, and enhancing the creative economy.”

    Olugbile Holloway, Director General, National Commission for Museums and Monuments, commented, “On behalf of the National Commission for Museums and Monuments, I wish to express our deepest gratitude to IHS Nigeria for their generous support of the restoration of the National Museum, Lagos. This landmark gesture goes far beyond bricks and mortar — it is a profound commitment to preserving the soul of our nation. The National Museum Lagos is home to some of Nigeria’s most treasured antiquities, from the ancient terracotta of the Nok civilization to the magnificent bronzes of the Benin Kingdom and the classical works of Ife. To restore this institution is to restore our collective memory. We thank IHS Nigeria for choosing to renew not just infrastructure, but the heritage, identity, and the hope of our people. Their support ensures that generations of Nigerians yet unborn will walk through these halls and encounter the full greatness of who we are and where we come from.” 

  • FG, Access Bank reaffirm commitment to Women empowerment in creative economy

    FG, Access Bank reaffirm commitment to Women empowerment in creative economy

    L – R: Bolanle Austen-Peters, Founder, Terrakulture , BAP Productions; Aisha Adamu Augie, Director-General, Centre for Black and African Arts and Civilization; Chizoma Okoli, Deputy Managing Director, Access Bank Plc; Dr. Obiageli Ezekwesili, former Minister of Education, Federal Republic of Nigeria; Ifeyinwa Osime, Chairman, Access Bank Plc; Tara Fela-Durotoye, Founder, House of Tara International; and Chude Jideonwo, TV host, and Media Entrepreneur , at the Access Bank International Women’s Day Conference 2026, held in Lagos recently.

     

    The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to empowering women as key drivers of the nation’s creative economy, with a focus on expanding access to finance, skills development and leadership opportunities.

     

    The Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa, made this known on Thursday in Lagos in a keynote delivered at the International Women’s Day Conference organised by Access Bank Plc.

     

    The event, which attracted over 5,000 participants both physically and virtually, was attended by stakeholders across the public and private sectors.

     

    Musawa, represented by the Director-General of the Centre for Black and African Arts and Civilisation (CBAAC), Mrs Aisha Adamu, said women were increasingly taking the lead in building businesses, driving innovation and shaping society.

     

    She identified culture, capital and courage as critical factors influencing women’s participation in national development, noting that culture remained both a source of identity and an economic asset.

     

    “Across Nigeria, women have always been the invisible architects of our culture, yet their contributions have been underrepresented and undervalued,” she said.

     

    The minister said the ministry was repositioning culture as a structured economic sector through creative hubs, skills development and enterprise support programmes targeting women in film, fashion, digital media and tourism.

     

    On financing, Musawa noted that women-owned businesses account for about 40 per cent of small and medium enterprises but continue to face significant funding gaps.

    “Too many ideas remain small not because they lack potential, but because they lack access to capital,” she said.

     

    She added that the government was working to unlock targeted funding for women, strengthen market access and improve data systems to support women entrepreneurs, while also promoting their inclusion in leadership and policy-making processes.

     

    Earlier, the Chairman of Access Bank Plc, Mrs Ifeyinwa Osime, called for deliberate and strategic investment in women as a catalyst for sustainable economic growth.

    Osime said empowering women should be seen as a strategic economic decision rather than charity.

     

    “When we speak of giving, it is about expanding access to finance, markets, knowledge and platforms that enable women to build sustainable businesses,” she said.

     

    She noted that women own about 39 per cent of businesses in Nigeria and drive nearly 40 per cent of new enterprises, while small and medium enterprises contribute about 48 per cent of Gross Domestic Product and over 80 per cent of employment.

     

    She, however, decried the persistent financing gap facing women, describing it as a major constraint on productivity and economic growth.

     

    “No economy can optimise its potential while underinvesting in half of its population,” she said.

     

    Osime highlighted the bank’s interventions through its W Initiative and Womenpreneur Pitch-a-ton programme, which provides financing, training and healthcare support to thousands of women.

     

    Also, former Minister of Education, Dr Oby Ezekwesili, stressed the need to prioritise women’s inclusion in development processes.

     

    Ezekwesili said societies transform when critical issues such as women’s inclusion are deliberately prioritised.

     

    “There is no other way societies have transformed than when people who care make an issue a priority,” she said.

     

    She noted that removing structural barriers limiting women’s participation would unlock significant economic potential, adding that agricultural output could increase by up to 30 per cent if women had equal access to inputs as men.

     

    Ezekwesili said limited access to finance had confined many women to low-productivity enterprises and commended Access Bank for supporting women through financing, training, technology and market access.

  • Why Pay Rent Endlessly When You Can Own Your Dream Home Now?

    Why Pay Rent Endlessly When You Can Own Your Dream Home Now?

    FirstBank’s MREIF mortgage loan product is an opportunity waiting for Nigerians to grab, as FirstBank, Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI) partner to bridge housing deficit and empower citizens with credit to own their own homes of choice in any 36 states of the federation including Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

    This laudable initiative considers the importance of shelter to Nigerian citizens especially low and middle income earners that have to save for years before they can build for themselves. It aims at delivering homes to those who would apply without stress, putting smiles on the faces of Nigerians now, and during retirement.

    Through MREIF, FirstBank will provide eligible customers with access to loans of up to N100 million with a repayment period of up to 20 years, at an attractive interest rate of 9.75% per annum. This is less than the usual interest rate on regular loans which sit at about 27% or more today. The repayment duration of 20 years makes the loan attractive for customers without stress.

    The mortgage facility is available to salary account holders, business owners, and diaspora customers.

    Interested customers are required to visit the Bank’s website: https://www.firstbanknigeria.com/personal/loans/mreif-home-loan/  where they can find detailed information and begin their journey toward homeownership