FirstBank Hosts Nigeria Economic Outlook 2026, Leads Conversation on Economic Growth

FirstBank, West Africa’s premier financial institution and
financial inclusion service provider is pleased to announce the Nigeria Economic
Outlook 2026 scheduled to hold on Tuesday, 6 January 2025. The theme of the
session is “The Great Calibration: Mastering Resilience in an Era of Asynchronous
Growth”

Nigeria Economic Outlook is an annual customer-facing session which sets the tone
on prevailing economic realities, equipping FirstBank customers with insights to
navigate the economy effectively at the start of the year. The 2026 edition will review
Nigeria's economic landscape over the past year, provide an outlook for 2026, and
deliver expert perspectives on global and domestic trends and their implications for
the nation's economy in the year ahead.

Commenting ahead of the event, the Acting Group Head, Marketing & Corporate
Communications at FirstBank, Olayinka Ijabiyi said, “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 2025 will serve as a platform for our customers and
stakeholders to learn how to navigate the complexities of Nigeria's economic
landscape in 2026. This initiative aims to help them make informed decisions based
on expert recommendations and insights garnered from the session to drive giant
transformative progress, allowing both businesses and individuals to thrive in the
new year.”

The session will feature a distinguished lineup of speakers including economic
analysts and industry leaders. The keynote address will be delivered by Yemi Kale,

Group Chief Economist & Managing Director of Research & Trade Intelligence,
Afrexim Bank.

Following the keynote, a high-level panel discussion will feature 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 at SBM
Intelligence; Osahon Ogieva, Deputy Managing Director, FirstBank; Ayokunle Ojo,
Head, Treasury Sales & Derivatives Marketing, FirstBank; and Laura Fisayo-
Kolawole, Head, Equities and Alternative Solutions, First Asset Management. The
panel discussion will be moderated by Chike Uzoma, Head, Strategy & Corporate
Development, FirstBank.

To be a part of the session, interested participants can register and participate via
https://firstbanknigeria.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_PvQyniM4Rpmp1HqQoqbPvQ

As the partner of first choice for personal, business and corporate financial
decisions, FirstBank will continue to support Nigerians in achieving their financial
aspirations, driving growth and prosperity across the nation, and shaping a brighter
economic future for all.