FirstBank has announced plans to host the Nigeria Economic Outlook 2026 on Tuesday, January 6.
The event, which is an annual customer focused session, is designed to examine prevailing economic realities and provide insights to help customers and stakeholders navigate the economy at the start of the year.
According to the bank, the 2026 edition will review Nigeria’s economic performance over the past year, offer an outlook for 2026 and present expert views on global and domestic trends and their implications for the country.
The theme of the session is “The Great Calibration: Mastering Resilience in an Era of Asynchronous Growth.”
Speaking ahead of the event, the acting group head, marketing and corporate communications at FirstBank, Olayinka Ijabiyi, said the session reflects the bank’s commitment to supporting businesses and individuals.
“FirstBank remains dedicated to supporting the growth and development of Nigerian businesses and individuals, and this event is a testament to that commitment. As we welcome the new year, the Nigeria Economic Outlook 2025 will serve as a platform for our customers and stakeholders to learn how to navigate the complexities of Nigeria’s economic landscape in 2026. This initiative aims to help them make informed decisions based on expert recommendations and insights garnered from the session to drive giant transformative progress, allowing both businesses and individuals to thrive in the new year,” she said.
The keynote address will be delivered by Yemi Kale, group chief economist and managing director, research and trade intelligence at Afrexim Bank.
A panel discussion will follow, featuring Olusegun Zaccheaus, chief economist at PwC; Francis Anatogu, chief executive of Transaharan; Professor Bongo Adi of Lagos Business School; Niyi Yusuf, managing partner at Verraki; Cheta Nwanze, lead partner at SBM Intelligence; Osahon Ogieva, deputy managing director at FirstBank Ghana; Ayokunle Ojo, head of treasury sales and derivatives marketing at FirstBank and Laura Kolawole, head of equities and alternative solutions at First Asset Management.
The discussion will be moderated by Chike Uzoma, head of strategy and corporate development at FirstBank.
Interested participants can register to attend the session online.
