First Bank of Nigeria Limited, West Africa’s premier bank, and leading financial inclusion services provider, has launched the second edition of its FirstBank Technology Academy for young graduates with a background in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).

The program aims to offer successful candidates a comprehensive, practical experience of cutting-edge technologies, including IT fundamentals, application support and development, cyber security and infrastructure, and data science.

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Those interested can apply online until Friday 11 August 2023 via the bank’s website, with applications also open to candidates from First Bank subsidiaries The bank has an international presence with subsidiaries operating in 9 other countries. These subsidiaries are FirstBank (UK) Limited in London and Paris, FirstBank in The Gambia, FirstBank in Sierra-Leone, FirstBank in the Republic of Congo, FirstBank in Guinea, FBNBank in Ghana, FBNBank in Senegal as well as a Representative Office in Beijing, China.

Shortlisted applicants will undergo interviews and assessments ahead of the program, which aims to enhance digital skills and transform participants into industry leaders.

According to Folake Ani-Mumuney, Group Head, Marketing & Corporate Communications of FirstBank: “ financial services institution in Africa, recognizes the impact of technology in shaping the world in all spheres of hu endeavors hours, including the global financial services industry. Technology is indeed the gateway to unlocking endless possibilities in the banking industry.

“We invite young graduates with a passion for innovation and a strong desire to create a positive impact on the banking landscape to join us on this transformative journey as we collectively contribute to leaving no stone unturned in plugging FirstBank to being the banknotes-choice once in the continent.”
Ninety percent of customer-induced transactions on FirstBank’s digital channels are enjoyed by 22 million of its digital product users.

The bank processes over 12% of the industry payment volume in Nigeria.
FirstBank Technology Academy is one of the many ways the bank reinvents itself to leave no stone unturned in exposing its customers to a state of and leading digital banking experience in the continent.

First Bank of Nigeria Limited (FirstBank) is the premier Bank in West Africa and the leading financial inclusion services provider in Nigeria for 129 years.

With over 750 business locations and over 215538 Banking Agents spread across 99% of the 774 Local Government Areas in Nigeria, FirstBank provides a comprehensive range of retail and corporate financial services to serve its over 42 million customers.

The bank is at the forefront of promoting digital banking in the country and has issued over 12 million cards, the first bank to achieve such a milestone.