Overview

Standard Chartered Nigeria opened its first branch on 15 September 1999 as a wholly owned subsidiary of Standard Chartered PLC after the advent of the present nascent democracy in Nigeria. Historically, Standard Chartered's first entry into Nigeria was in 1894 as Bank of British West Africa Limited. In 1965, Standard Bank acquired the Bank of British West Africa Limited, which had over 60 branches in Nigeria. Owing to the indigenisation decree, Standard Chartered had to divest its shares in Standard Bank and in 1979 the Bank's name was changed to First Bank of Nigeria Limited. Standard Chartered fully divested our interests in First Bank in 1996.

Standard Chartered Nigeria's Head Office is located in Lagos, the commercial centre of Nigeria and focuses its marketing efforts primarily on global and domestic corporates. The currency of Nigeria is the Nigerian Naira (SWIFT code NGN).

Standard Chartered fully understands the importance of time, convenience and efficiency to the success of your business. We aim to make a complex financial world easy for you and help you maximise your opportunities.

With over 150 years of experience in the trade finance business and an extensive international branch network, we provide a comprehensive range of flexible and innovative services wherever in the world you do business. We are committed to helping you succeed in a competitive environment. Our products and services are constantly evolving to keep pace with your needs and to fit the way you do business.

Please feel free to talk to us or email us on your business requirements and we can give you innovative solutions to your banking needs.