FirstBank Sets Agenda for Growth at Nigeria Economic Outlook 2026

FirstBank, West Africa’s premier financial institution and a leading financial inclusion service provider, has announced the Nigeria Economic Outlook 2026, scheduled to hold on Tuesday, 6 January 2026, in Lagos.

The annual customer-facing session will be held under the theme, “The Great Calibration: Mastering Resilience in an Era of Asynchronous Growth.”

The Nigeria Economic Outlook is a flagship platform through which FirstBank sets the tone for prevailing economic realities at the start of each year, equipping customers and stakeholders with insights to better navigate the economy.

The 2026 edition will review Nigeria’s economic performance over the past year, present projections for 2026, and provide expert perspectives on global and domestic trends shaping the country’s economic direction.

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Commenting ahead of the event, the Acting Group Head, Marketing and Corporate Communications at FirstBank, Olayinka Ijabiyi, said the initiative underscores the bank’s enduring commitment to supporting Nigerian businesses and individuals.

She noted that the session would help participants understand the complexities of Nigeria’s economic landscape in 2026 and make informed decisions based on expert insights, positioning them to achieve transformative growth and resilience in the new year.

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 and Trade Intelligence at Afreximbank, who is expected to provide a broad perspective on macroeconomic trends and policy direction.

A high-level panel discussion will follow, bringing together Olusegun Zaccheaus, Chief Economist at PwC; Francis Anatogu, Chief Executive, Transaharan; Professor Bongo Adi, Professor of Economics and Data Analytics at Lagos Business School; Niyi Yusuf, Managing Partner at Verraki; Cheta Nwanze, Lead Partner at SBM Intelligence; Osahon Ogieva, Deputy Managing Director, FirstBank; Ayokunle Ojo, Head, Treasury Sales and Derivatives Marketing, FirstBank; and Laura Fisayo-Kolawole, Head, Equities and Alternative Solutions at First Asset Management. The discussion will be moderated by Chike Uzoma, Head, Strategy and Corporate Development at FirstBank.

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FirstBank said the session would provide participants with actionable insights on economic resilience, risk management and growth opportunities in an increasingly complex global environment.

Interested participants can register to attend the session via FirstBank’s official webinar platform.

The bank reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Nigerians in achieving their financial aspirations, driving sustainable growth and prosperity, and shaping a stronger and more resilient economic future for the country.