FirstBank To Host SMEConnect Webinar On AI-driven Business Growth

FirstBank has announced plans to host its SMEConnect Webinar on March 31, 2026, aimed at equipping small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with knowledge on leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) for business growth.

The bank said the session, themed “AI for Business Growth: From Adoption to Integration and Scalable Impact,” is designed to educate SMEs on how to apply AI tools to improve productivity, streamline operations, enhance customer engagement, and drive data-driven decision-making.

According to the bank, the webinar will feature industry experts, including Temitope Odude, Senior AI Solutions Architect at Microsoft, who will provide insights on integrating AI into everyday business operations. Other speakers expected at the event include Abednego Ugwueke, head of Digital Channels, and Ibidun Adedewe, Head of SME Acquisition and Partnerships at FirstBank.

Group executive, e-Business and Retail Products at FirstBank, Chuma Ezirim, said the initiative reflects the bank’s commitment to supporting SMEs, which he described as critical to Nigeria’s economic growth.

He noted that the bank has continued to deploy innovative solutions, including AI-enabled credit scoring, to provide quick access to finance for micro SMEs, adding that over N1 trillion has been disbursed to support customers’ financial needs.

Ezirim encouraged business owners to participate in the webinar to gain practical knowledge on integrating AI into their operations and scaling their businesses sustainably.