FirstBank to Host SMEConnect Webinar on Navigating New Tax Regulations and Growth Strategies

FirstBank, West Africa’s leading financial institution and champion of financial inclusion, is set to host its SMEConnect Webinar on Wednesday, 26 November 2025. This initiative is part of FirstBank’s ongoing commitment to building the capacity of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) by providing essential knowledge, tools, and resources to help them succeed in today’s dynamic business environment.

The upcoming webinar, themed “Strategies for SMEs: Securing Your Business Under the New Tax Law,” aims to prepare participants for the upcoming changes in tax regulations. Industry experts and thought leaders, including Taiwo Oyedele, Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms (Keynote Speaker), Yemi Adesanya, Financial Controller at FirstBank (Guest Speaker), and Dr. Abiodun Famuyiwa, Head of SME Banking at FirstBank (Host), will share valuable insights on navigating regulatory changes, leveraging digital tools, and accessing financial opportunities to foster business growth.

Chuma Ezirim, Group Executive of e-Business and Retail Products at FirstBank, emphasized the importance of the webinar: “This initiative is designed to ensure SMEs are not only prepared to comply with the new tax policies but are also positioned to scale sustainably. As the new tax regulations approach, we want to equip businesses with the necessary information to navigate these changes confidently.”

The session will also highlight the benefits of formalization and showcase FirstBank’s suite of banking solutions tailored for both registered and unregistered businesses, including the innovative FirstSME accounts.

To register for the webinar, interested participants are encouraged to visit  https://firstbanknigeria.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_QyFwBS9LRuOu6NGTaujb0A