csrreporters FirstBank of Nigeria Limited, West Africa’s premier financial institution and a leading financial inclusion services provider, has announced the Nigeria Economic Outlook 2026, scheduled to hold on Tuesday, 6 January 2025.
Themed “The Great Calibration: Mastering Resilience in an Era of Asynchronous Growth,” the annual customer-facing session is designed to set the tone for economic discourse at the start of the year. The 2026 edition will review Nigeria’s economic performance over the past year, examine emerging global and domestic trends, and provide informed projections for the year ahead.
Nigeria Economic Outlook is a flagship FirstBank initiative that equips customers, business leaders, and stakeholders with practical insights to navigate prevailing economic realities. Through expert analysis and forward-looking discussions, the session aims to support more informed decision-making by individuals and organisations operating within Nigeria’s evolving economic environment.
Speaking ahead of the event, Olayinka Ijabiyi, Acting Group Head, Marketing & Corporate Communications at FirstBank, reaffirmed the bank’s commitment to national development and customer empowerment.
“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 2026 will serve as a platform for our customers and stakeholders to better understand and navigate the complexities of Nigeria’s economic landscape. The session is designed to enable informed decisions, grounded in expert recommendations and insights, to drive transformative progress and resilience in the year ahead,” she said.
The session will feature a distinguished lineup of economic analysts and industry leaders. The keynote address will be delivered by Yemi Kale, Group Chief Economist and Managing Director, Research & Trade Intelligence at Afreximbank.
A high-level panel discussion will follow, featuring:
- Olusegun Zaccheaus, Chief Economist, PwC
- Francis Anatogu, Chief Executive, Transaharan
- Professor Bongo Adi, Professor of Economics & Data Analytics, Lagos Business School
- Niyi Yusuf, Managing Partner, Verraki
- Cheta Nwanze, Lead Partner, SBM Intelligence
- Osahon Ogieva, Deputy Managing Director, FirstBank
- Ayokunle Ojo, Head, Treasury Sales & Derivatives Marketing, FirstBank
- Laura Fisayo-Kolawole, Head, Equities and Alternative Solutions, First Asset Management
The panel will be moderated by Chike Uzoma, Head, Strategy & Corporate Development, FirstBank.
Interested participants can register for the virtual session via the official registration link:
https://firstbanknigeria.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_PvQyniM4Rpmp1HqQoqbPvQ
As Nigeria continues to navigate global economic uncertainty and uneven growth patterns, FirstBank says it remains committed to supporting individuals and businesses in achieving their financial aspirations, driving sustainable growth, and shaping a more resilient economic future.
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