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Article: A century for the First Bank of Nigeria. (First Bank of Nigeria PLC)
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- African Business
- Article date:
- January 1, 1995
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Pini Jason joins the celebrations to mark First Bank of Nigeria's extraordinary anniversary and looks back on a remarkable history.
In a continent where the only institution with longevity is that of its dictators, it is quite an achievement to survive a hundred years. And if this happens in an industry with such a high mortality and failure rate as banking, it is certainly time to uncork the champagne. And that is exactly what First Bank of Nigeria Plc did for a solid three weeks beginning 18 November, 1994. The celebrations were not limited to Nigeria. The London branch marked the occasion in style.
The history of the First Bank of Nigeria is as fascinating ...