# FCMB agritech expansion in Africa

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/fcmb-agritech-expansion-in-africa
> Updated: 2026-08-23T20:11:46.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

First City Monument Bank (FCMB) is expanding its agricultural technology strategy to improve financial access and productivity for smallholder farmers. The bank plans to deploy artificial intelligence-powered advisory platforms providing real-time guidance in Hausa, Yoruba, and Igbo, utilizing soil data, weather information, and USSD-based mobile platforms.

The initiative has evolved from a startup competition into a broader ecosystem designed to scale investment-ready businesses. FCMB is highlighting specific ventures, such as AgroCist and Crop2Cash, as models for expanding from Nigeria into wider African markets. The strategy is increasingly focusing on data-driven solutions, including climate-resilient farming models and regenerative agriculture, to transition toward a de-risked agricultural future for the continent.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-23: First City Monument Bank expands agritech support for African farmers

First City Monument Bank is scaling its agritech program to support African farmers through AI-powered advisory in local languages and by helping startups like AgroCist and Crop2Cash expand regionally.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/first-city-monument-bank-expands-agritech-support-for-african-farmers

### 2026-08-20: First City Monument Bank expands AI-driven agritech services

First City Monument Bank is launching AI-powered agricultural advisory services in Hausa, Yoruba, and Igbo to improve financial inclusion and climate resilience for Nigerian smallholder farmers.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/first-city-monument-bank-expands-ai-driven-agritech-services

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