FirstBank is set t hosts Nigeria Economic Outlook 2026 to drive growth and resilience and informed decision-making.
NaijaOnPoint Nigeria reports that FirstBank has announced the 2026 edition of its annual Nigeria Economic Outlook, a flagship forum designed to drive conversations on economic growth and resilience.
In a statement issued in Lagos on January 2, 2026, the bank said the event will hold on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, under the theme “The Great Calibration: Mastering Resilience in an Era of Asynchronous Growth.”
The Nigeria Economic Outlook is a yearly customer-focused engagement that examines prevailing economic conditions and provides strategic insights to help individuals and businesses navigate the economy at the start of each year. The 2026 session will review Nigeria’s economic performance over the past year, present projections for 2026, and analyse key global and domestic trends shaping the country’s economic future.
Commenting ahead of the event, Acting Group Head, Marketing and Corporate Communications at FirstBank, Olayinka Ijabiyi, said the initiative reflects the bank’s commitment to supporting sustainable growth for Nigerian businesses and individuals.
According to her, the session will equip customers and stakeholders with expert insights and practical recommendations to navigate economic complexities in 2026 and make informed financial decisions capable of driving transformative progress.
The event will feature a keynote address by Yemi Kale, Group Chief Economist and Managing Director, Research and Trade Intelligence at Afreximbank.
A high-level panel discussion will follow, bringing together leading economists and industry experts, including Olusegun Zaccheaus of PwC, Francis Anatogu of Transaharan, Professor Bongo Adi of Lagos Business School, Niyi Yusuf of Verraki, Cheta Nwanze of SBM Intelligence, Osahon Ogieva of FirstBank Ghana, Ayokunle Ojo of FirstBank, and Laura Fisayo-Kolawole of First Asset Management. The session will be moderated by Chike Uzoma, Head of Strategy and Corporate Development at FirstBank.
FirstBank reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Nigerians in achieving their financial goals, promoting economic growth, and contributing to a more resilient and prosperous economy.
To be a part of the session, interested participants can register and participate via https://firstbanknigeria.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_PvQyniM4Rpmp1HqQoqbPvQ