FirstBank to Host SMEConnect Webinar on Navigating New Tax Law

First Bank of Nigeria Limited, West Africa’s premier financial institution, has announced its upcoming SMEConnect Webinar scheduled for Wednesday, November 26, 2025, aimed at empowering Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) with essential knowledge for thriving in the current competitive market. 

The webinar, themed “Strategies for SMEs: Securing Your Business Under the New Tax Law,” is designed to guide participants through the impending changes in tax regulations and ensure businesses are fully equipped for compliance.

The event is a core part of FirstBank’s commitment to capacity building for SMEs. The session will feature insights on overcoming business challenges, leveraging digital tools, and accessing financial opportunities.

Confirmed industry experts and thought leaders for the webinar include:

Keynote Speaker: Taiwo Oyedele, Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms.

Guest Speaker: Adesanya, Financial Controller, FirstBank.

Host:Dr. Abiodun Famuyiwa, Head of SME Banking at FirstBank.

Chuma Ezirim, Group Executive, e-Business and Retail Products at FirstBank, stated that the initiative is critical to ensure SMEs are positioned to "scale sustainably."**

"The implementation of the new tax policy is fast approaching; hence we want to provide all businesses with adequate information and insights on the new requirements, to help them navigate the regulations,” Ezirim said.

Beyond tax compliance, the webinar will also highlight the benefits of business formalization and introduce the suite of banking solutions available to both registered and unregistered businesses, specifically promoting the FirstSME accounts.

Interested participants are encouraged to register for the webinar by visiting the link: [https://firstbanknigeria.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_QyFwBS9LRuOu6NGTaujb0A](https://firstbanknigeria.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_QyFwBS9LRuOu6NGTaujb0A).

About FirstBank

Established in 1894, FirstBank is the premier bank in West Africa and a leading financial inclusion services provider. It boasts a global footprint across three continents, over 43 million customer accounts (including digital wallets) in Nigeria and sub-Saharan Africa, and a massive network of over 280,000 agent locations across 772 Local Government Areas in Nigeria. The bank has been repeatedly recognized globally, including being named Nigeria’s Best Bank for ESG 2024 by Euromoney and receiving numerous awards as the Best SME Bank in Nigeria and Africa in 2024 and 2025.