FirstBank, West Africa’s leading financial institution and a major advocate of financial inclusion, has announced the Nigeria Economic Outlook 2026, scheduled to hold on Tuesday, January 6.
Newsonspot reports that the annual session will be held under the theme “The Great Calibration: Mastering Resilience in an Era of Asynchronous Growth.” The event is designed to provide customers, stakeholders, and the wider public with practical insights into Nigeria’s economic realities and what to expect in the year ahead.
The Nigeria Economic Outlook is a customer-focused forum that sets the tone for economic discussions at the start of every year. The 2026 edition will review Nigeria’s economic performance over the past year, present projections for 2026, and examine both global and domestic trends shaping the nation’s economy.
Speaking ahead of the event, Olayinka Ijabiyi, Acting Group Head, Marketing & Corporate Communications at FirstBank, said the initiative reflects the bank’s commitment to empowering Nigerians with the knowledge needed to make sound financial decisions.
According to her, the session will help businesses and individuals understand the complexities of Nigeria’s economic environment, apply expert insights, and position themselves for growth and success in the new year.
The event will feature a keynote address by Yemi Kale, Group Chief Economist and Managing Director, Research & Trade Intelligence at Afreximbank.
A high-level panel discussion will follow, featuring respected economists and industry leaders, including Olusegun Zaccheaus (PwC), Francis Anatogu (Transaharan), Professor Bongo Adi (Lagos Business School), Niyi Yusuf (Verraki), Cheta Nwanze (SBM Intelligence), Osahon Ogieva (FirstBank), Ayokunle Ojo (FirstBank), and Laura Fisayo-Kolawole (First Asset Management).
The panel will be moderated by Chike Uzoma, Head, Strategy & Corporate Development at FirstBank.
Interested participants can register and attend virtually through FirstBank’s official webinar platform.
As Nigeria’s partner of first choice for personal, business, and corporate financial decisions, FirstBank says it remains committed to supporting economic growth, helping Nigerians achieve their financial goals, and building a more prosperous future for the country.
