Nigeria, March 6 -- The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday presented a certificate of approval to FirstBank ahead of the construction of its eco-friendly headquarters in Eko Atlantic City, Lagos.

The governor presented the certificate at the ground-breaking ceremony held at the Eko Atlantic city.

The ceremony, chaired by Vice President Kashim Shettima, was attended by captains of industry, politicians, bankers, financial advisory experts and other invited guests.

The bank said the ambitious 40-storey building project is set to be the tallest building in Nigeria and it will be an engineering and environmental delight due to its technologically advanced, eco-friendly and sophisticated construction which would set a...