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FirstBank Unveils 2025 SMEConnect Webinar to Support Business Owners
FirstBank, West Africa’s premier financial institution and a leading champion of financial inclusion, has announced the next edition of its SMEConnect Webinar scheduled for Wednesday, 26 November 2025.
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The SMEConnect Webinar is a core part of FirstBank’s long-standing commitment to empowering small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) through expert knowledge, practical tools, and business support resources.
Focus on New Tax Regulations and Compliance for SMEs
Themed “Strategies for SMEs: Securing Your Business Under the New Tax Law,” the webinar will provide SMEs with critical guidance on the evolving tax landscape and how to comply with upcoming regulatory changes.
Participants will gain insights from top industry experts, including:
- Taiwo Oyedele, Chairman, Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms (Keynote Speaker)
- Yemi Adesanya, Financial Controller, FirstBank (Guest Speaker)
- Dr. Abiodun Famuyiwa, Head, SME Banking, FirstBank (Host)
These experts will break down policy updates, highlight compliance requirements, and share strategies for overcoming business challenges, leveraging digital tools, and accessing growth-focused financial solutions.
FirstBank Reaffirms Commitment to SME Growth
Speaking ahead of the event, Chuma Ezirim, Group Executive, e-Business and Retail Products at FirstBank, emphasised the bank’s commitment to helping SMEs remain competitive and sustainable.
“The SMEConnect Webinar ensures that SMEs are not only equipped to survive but positioned to scale sustainably. With the new tax policy approaching implementation, we aim to provide businesses with timely insights to help them navigate the regulations,” he said.
Highlight on Business Formalisation and Banking Solutions
The webinar will also spotlight the benefits of formalising business operations and introduce participants to FirstBank’s suite of SME-focused products, including FirstSME accounts designed for both registered and unregistered businesses.
To register for the webinar, interested participants are encouraged to visit https://firstbanknigeria.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_QyFwBS9LRuOu6NGTaujb0A
