FirstBank, West Africa’s premier financial institution and the leading financial inclusion service provider, is set to receive prestigious recognitions for its sustained contribution to Nigeria’s fast evolving sports industry at the forthcoming Sports Industry Awards Nigeria.
The event is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, May 19, in Lagos.
Organised by leading Sports Management Agency, MatchRoom Sports & Media Limited in collaboration with SPORTBUSINESS & Brands magazine, the Sports Industry Awards Nigeria celebrates excellence and outstanding achievements across the sports industry.
The awards will highlight top performers in sports sponsorship, events, marketing campaigns, and partnerships spanning January to December 2025.
Interestingly, First Bank of Nigeria Limited has been intentional with supporting initiatives that engender human development across the country while cementing legacies.
FirstBank’s recognition underscores its remarkable legacy in sports sponsorship, notably its support of the Georgian Cup at the Kaduna Polo Club since 1919, which is one of the longest-running sports sponsorships globally. The Bank is also being honoured for its decades long backing of its football and basketball teams, reinforcing its commitment to grassroots and elite sports development.
Through its innovative First@Sports initiative, FirstBank continues to make significant contributions to the growth of the sports industry in Nigeria.
For two unforgettable days last year, Lagos became Africa’s capital of clean energy, glamour, and innovation, all powered by FirstBank of Nigeria, the sponsor of the continent’s first-ever E1 Lagos Grand Prix.
