Lagos, January 2, 2026 — FirstBank, West Africa’s premier financial institution and a leading financial inclusion service provider, has announced the 2026 edition of its Nigeria Economic Outlook, scheduled to hold on Tuesday, January 6, 2026.
Themed “The Great Calibration: Mastering Resilience in an Era of Asynchronous Growth,” the annual, customer-focused forum is designed to set the tone for the year by examining prevailing economic realities and equipping FirstBank customers and stakeholders with insights to effectively navigate Nigeria’s evolving economic landscape.
The Nigeria Economic Outlook is a flagship platform that reviews the country’s economic performance over the previous year, provides projections for the year ahead, and offers expert perspectives on global and domestic trends and their implications for Nigeria’s economy in 2026.
Speaking ahead of the event, the Acting Group Head, Marketing and Corporate Communications at FirstBank, Olayinka Ijabiyi, reaffirmed the bank’s commitment to national growth and development. She noted that the session underscores FirstBank’s dedication to supporting businesses and individuals with timely, relevant economic insights.
According to her, the 2026 Nigeria Economic Outlook will serve as a strategic platform for customers and stakeholders to better understand the complexities of Nigeria’s economic environment and make informed decisions based on expert analysis and recommendations, enabling both businesses and individuals to thrive in the new year.
The event will feature a distinguished lineup of economists, analysts, and industry leaders. The keynote address will be delivered by Yemi Kale, Group Chief Economist and Managing Director, Research and Trade Intelligence at Afreximbank.
A high-level panel discussion will follow, with contributions from Olusegun Zaccheaus, Chief Economist at PwC; Francis Anatogu, Chief Executive, Transaharan; Professor Bongo Adi, Professor of Economics and Data Analytics, Lagos Business School; Niyi Yusuf, Managing Partner, Verraki; Cheta Nwanze, Lead Partner, SBM Intelligence; Osahon Ogieva, Deputy Managing Director, FirstBank Ghana; Ayokunle Ojo, Head, Treasury Sales and Derivatives Marketing, FirstBank; and Laura Fisayo-Kolawole, Head, Equities and Alternative Solutions, First Asset Management. The panel will be moderated by Chike Uzoma, Head, Strategy and Corporate Development at FirstBank.
Interested participants can register to attend the virtual session via FirstBank’s Zoom webinar platform.
As Nigeria’s partner of first choice for personal, business, and corporate financial solutions, FirstBank reiterated its commitment to supporting Nigerians in achieving their financial aspirations, driving sustainable growth, and shaping a stronger and more resilient economic future for the nation.
