Notification on CBN Capital Requirement

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First HoldCo Plc ("FirstHoldCo" or "the Group") today announces that its commercial banking subsidiary, First Bank of Nigeria (FirstBank), has successfully met the Central Bank of Nigeria's (CBN) minimum capital requirement of ₦500 billion.

This milestone was achieved following the completion of a series of strategic capital initiatives, including a Rights Issue, a Private Placement, and the injection of proceeds from the divestment of the Group's merchant banking subsidiary.

The recapitalisation strengthens the Group's overall financial resilience, providing a robust platform for earnings growth through business expansion, technological innovation, and the pursuit of new opportunities.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS: Chairman: Mr. Olufemi Otedola, CON, Group Managing Director: Mr. Adebowale Oyedeji;

Directors: Dr. Alimi Abdul-Razaq, Dr. (Sir) Peter Aliogo, Mrs. Kofo Dosekun, Dr. Abiodun O. Fatade, Dr. Julius B. Omodayo-Owotuga, Mr. Olusegun Alebiosu