First Bank of Nigeria
| Company type | Public |
|---|---|
| Industry | Finance |
| Founded | 1894 (as Bank of British West Africa) 1979 (renamed First Bank of Nigeria) |
| Founder | Sir Alfred Jones, K.C.M.G |
| Headquarters | 35 Marina, Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria |
Number of locations | Over 820 business outlets (2024) |
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| Products | Financial services |
| Revenue | ₦70.8 billion |
| ₦294.4 billion | |
| ₦62.7 billion | |
| Total assets | ₦27.4 trillion |
Number of employees | 16,000 |
| Website | firstbanknigeria |
First Bank of Nigeria is a multinational bank and financial services company with headquarters in Lagos, Nigeria. First Bank was founded in 1894 by Sir Alfred Jones and is currently owned by First HoldCo PLC, which in itself has diversified ownership with over 1.3 million shareholders.