Through strategic expansion and a relentless focus on innovation, Wema Bank has cemented its reputation as Nigeria's most digitally innovative bank, leveraging technology to provide seamless banking solutions to millions of youths nationwide.
Wema Bank, one of Nigeria's oldest surviving banks, clocks 79 years today. Its history is one of a rise from humble beginnings to the top of banking in Nigeria.
Here, we highlight the foundation of First Bank and 9 other oldest banks in Nigeria as the country maintains one of the most stable banking sectors in Africa.