FirstBank to Host West Africa Banking Dialogue & Gala 2026

FirstBank, West Africa’s premier financial institution, is set to host and sponsor the West Africa International Banking Dialogue & Awards Gala on 14 October 2026 in Lagos, Nigeria. This event will gather banking leaders, regulators, policymakers, industry experts, and key stakeholders to discuss critical issues affecting the banking sector, including digital transformation, financial inclusion, regulatory developments, sustainable finance, and regional economic integration.

The gala will also celebrate FirstBank’s achievements, including its recognition as Best Retail Bank in Nigeria, Best SME Bank in Nigeria, and Best SME Bank in Africa by The Asian Banker. FirstBank has been named Best Retail Bank in Nigeria for the ninth time in 2025 and has consistently supported small and medium-sized enterprises.

Olusegun Alebiosu, Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of FirstBank Group, emphasized the event's importance for fostering meaningful conversations that will shape the future of banking in West Africa.