By Ayomide Otitoju
The annual customer-facing session, themed “The Great Calibration: Mastering Resilience in an Era of Asynchronous Growth,” is designed to set the tone for the year by examining prevailing economic realities and equipping customers with insights to navigate Nigeria’s evolving economic environment.
According to the bank, the 2026 edition will review Nigeria’s economic performance over the past year, provide projections for 2026, and offer expert analysis of global and domestic trends and their implications for the nation’s economy in the year ahead.
Speaking ahead of the event, Acting Group Head, Marketing and Corporate Communications at FirstBank, Olayinka Ijabiyi, said the initiative reflects the bank’s commitment to supporting the growth of Nigerian businesses and individuals.
“As we welcome the new year, the Nigeria Economic Outlook will serve as a platform for our customers and stakeholders to better understand and navigate the complexities of Nigeria’s economic landscape in 2026,” Ijabiyi said. “The session is aimed at enabling participants to make informed decisions based on expert insights and recommendations, driving transformative progress and helping both businesses and individuals thrive.”
The session will feature a lineup of renowned 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.
A high-level panel discussion will follow, featuring Olusegun Zaccheaus, Chief Economist, 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 discussion will be moderated by Chike Uzoma, Head, Strategy and Corporate Development, FirstBank.
Interested participants can register to attend the virtual session via FirstBank’s webinar platform.
FirstBank reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Nigerians in achieving their financial aspirations, driving economic growth and prosperity, and contributing to a more resilient and sustainable economic future.
