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Technology Academy Programme 2026
FirstBank is Nigeria's largest financial services institution by total assets and gross earnings, and its Technology Academy is a route into the bank's technology function for STEM graduates. Areas of exposure cover software engineering, application support and development, cybersecurity, infrastructure services, and data science and analytics. It's open to Computer Science, Engineering, IT, Information Systems, Mathematics, Statistics and Physics graduates, and related disciplines, with a Second Class Upper or equivalent, and NYSC completed or an exemption certificate. Apply through FirstBank's own recruitment portal. Note the exact closing time: applications close at 1:00 AM on 18 October 2026, so submit by the evening of the 17th.
About First Bank of Nigeria
First Bank of Nigeria Limited (FirstBank) is Nigeria's largest financial services institution by total assets and gross earnings. With more than 10 million customer accounts and over 750 branches, it provides a comprehensive range of retail and corporate financial services.
About the role
The 2026 Technology Academy Programme is targeted at young graduates with Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics backgrounds who want to build a career in technology within the bank. Participants gain exposure across the bank's technology functions, developing practical technical skills in a large-scale banking environment.
What you'll do
- Gain exposure to software engineering within a major bank
- Work across application support and development
- Build experience in cybersecurity and infrastructure services
- Develop skills in data science and analytics
- Apply analytical and problem-solving skills to real technology work
What we're looking for
- Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, IT, Information Systems, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics or a related discipline
- Minimum Second Class Upper (2:1) or its equivalent
- NYSC completed, or a valid exemption certificate
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Passion for technology, innovation and continuous learning
Compensation & benefits
- Entry into the technology function of Nigeria's largest bank
- Exposure across five technology areas
- Practical technical skill development
- Experience in a large-scale banking technology environment
- Career foundation in financial technology
Ready to apply?
You'll be redirected to FirstBank Careers to complete your application.
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