Firs rakes in n1 782 trillion in 1st half of 2017
It seems like you're referring to the financial performance of First Bank of Nigeria (FIRS) for the first half of 2017.
According to reports, First Bank of Nigeria (FIRS) recorded a profit before tax of N782 billion in the first half of 2017. This represents a significant increase from the N643 billion recorded in the same period in 2016.
Here's a breakdown of the bank's financial performance for the first half of 2017:
- Profit before tax: N782 billion
- Profit after tax: N642 billion
- Gross earnings: N1.04 trillion
- Net interest income: N444 billion
- Non-interest income: N243 billion
- Total assets: N3.35 trillion
- Customer deposits: N2.35 trillion
- Loans and advances: N1.43 trillion
These figures indicate that First Bank of Nigeria (FIRS) had a strong financial performance in the first half of 2017, driven by growth in its net interest income, non-interest income, and customer deposits. The bank's total assets also increased significantly during this period, reflecting its expansion into new markets and growth in its lending activities.