2026 FirstBank Pan‑African Graduate Trainee Programme for young African graduates.

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Application Deadline: June 28, 2026

Applications are now open for the 2026 FirstBank Pan‑African Graduate Trainee Programme. FirstBank is now accepting applications for its 2026 Pan-African Graduate Trainee Programme, designed to attract talented young graduates across its African operations and build the next generation of banking leaders.

Eligibility Requirements

• A maximum age of 27 years by 30 June 2026
• A minimum of 5 credits (including English and Mathematics) in the Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (SSCE)
• University Educational Qualification – A minimum of Second-Class Honours (Lower Division) or HND (Upper Credit) in any discipline
• NYSC (Nigeria), NSS (Ghana), NYSS (Sierra Leone) completion by 30 June 2026

Key Competencies and Attributes

Candidates who are interested in joining the FirstBank Graduate Trainee Programme must have the under listed competencies:

• Excellent communications skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong Interpersonal and relationship management skills
• Self-driven and results-oriented
• Highly innovative with excellent problem-solving skills
• Good team player

Available Opportunities

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the FirstBank Pan‑African Graduate Trainee Programme