First City Monument Bank (FCMB) has been named Nigeria’s Best SME Focused Bank for 2025 by the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN). This significant recognition was presented at the 60th Annual Bankers Dinner in Lagos on November 28, 2025. The award highlights FCMB’s strong role in supporting small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) in the country. The bank’s leadership in this critical sector is underscored by its impressive contribution: FCMB holds a 24% share of the banking industry’s total ₦1.8 trillion SME disbursement for 2024, showcasing its substantial commitment to financing Nigerian entrepreneurs and driving economic growth.
FCMB Named Nigeria’s Best SME-Focused Bank by CIBN
By Samuel Suru
Samuel Suru
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