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    FirstBank Launches Facial Biometric Technology on FirstMobile App

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    First Bank of Nigeria Ltd. has introduced a new facial biometric feature on its mobile banking application, FirstMobile, aimed at simplifying user enrollment and device activation.

    The bank, in a statement, said the innovation was part of a series of enhancements rolled out to improve customer experience.

    According to the statement, the facial biometric system allows users to register or activate the FirstMobile app using facial recognition, eliminating the need for a debit card.

    It said the feature included advanced anti-spoofing technology designed to strengthen account security and prevent identity fraud.

    The bank said the new upgrades would benefit new and diaspora customers without cards, users with lost or expired cards, and others facing verification or access challenges.

    Other key features introduced include the issuance of virtual credit cards for secure online shopping, instant credit card activation, and flexible salary advance options with up to three months repayment.

    It added that general performance improvements and bug fixes were also part of the latest app update.

    Chukwuma Ezirim, Group Executive of E-Business and Retail Products, said the development aligned with the bank’s drive to provide seamless, secure, and stress-free digital banking.

    “We are committed to leveraging technology to simplify banking for our customers anywhere in the world,” Ezirim said.

    The bank reiterated its commitment to ensuring data security while delivering innovative digital financial services across its customer base.

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