How Can I Retrieve Unclaimed Dividends From First Bank Shares in Nigeria?

Yes — you can still retrieve your dad’s First Bank dividends, even if it’s been many years.

This is called Unclaimed Dividends, and they never expire in Nigeria — they remain yours until claimed

Let me show you exactly what to do 👇

Step-by-Step: How To Retrieve First Bank Dividends

Step 1 — Check If Dividends Are Unclaimed

Go to the Nigerian SEC portal and search using your dad’s name:

Securities and Exchange Commission Nigeria

Search for:

Your dad’s full name

Or shareholder account number

This helps confirm whether dividends are waiting.

Step 2 — Contact the Registrar (Very Important)

For First Bank / FBN Holdings, the registrar is:

First Registrars and Investor Services Limited

They handle:

Dividend payments

Share records

Unclaimed dividends

You can also visit:

First Registrars Abuja Office

First Registrars Nigeria Limited

They will guide you through retrieval.

Step 3 — Fill e-Dividend Form

You will be required to:

Fill e-dividend form

Submit to bank or registrar

Dividends paid to bank account

Once approved, payment can take 24–72 hours.

Documents You May Need

Prepare these:

✔️ Share certificate (if available)

✔️ Bank details

✔️ Valid ID (NIN, Passport, etc.)

✔️ Passport photograph

✔️ CSCS statement (if available)

If Your Dad Is No Longer Alive (Important Case)

You can still retrieve the dividends, but you’ll need:

Death certificate

Letter of administration / probate

Next-of-kin documents

Don’t worry — it’s still possible.

Why Many People Don’t Receive Dividends

This usually happens because:

Old address

Wrong bank details

Dividend warrants expired

Shares still in paper certificate form

This is very common in Nigeria.

Very Important Tip

Also check if your dad’s shares are still in certificate form.

If yes:

Convert to electronic form (CSCS)

Then dividends become easier

Since you’re already investing in stocks (like MTN), you’re doing the right thing helping your dad recover this