FCMB teaches Nigerian students smart money management skills

First City Monument Bank (FCMB) has launched its "Smart Money Talks" financial literacy program for secondary school students across Nigeria, reaching thousands of young people in all six geopolitical zones. The initiative, in collaboration with the Central Bank of Nigeria as part of Global Money Week 2026, provides interactive sessions in Lagos, Kano, Abuja, Adamawa, Ogun, Imo, and Akwa Ibom states.

Students learn practical money management skills including budgeting, responsible spending, saving culture, and productive use of money. FCMB's Divisional Head of Corporate Affairs, Diran Olojo, emphasized that financial literacy empowers people and promotes responsible behavior, while Zonal Head for North-west, Ali Yahaya, told students that "understanding money is one of the most important life skills you can develop."

Since 2014, FCMB has provided financial education to nearly 20,000 secondary school students nationwide. The program advises young people to build income through creative skills, holiday jobs, and online businesses, while encouraging parents to teach children effective financial management through consistent saving and wise spending.

For Nigerian parents and students, how will you apply these money management principles to your daily life or help younger family members develop better financial habits?

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/05/18/fcmb-helps-young-nigerians-build-money-management-skills/