FirstBank has announced plans to host its Nigeria Economic Outlook 2026 to provide businesses, investors, and stakeholders with clarity on Nigeria’s evolving economic direction as the country enters a new cycle of growth and adjustment.
The event, scheduled for Tuesday, January 6, 2026, is expected to convene policymakers, economists, corporate leaders, and financial market participants to assess the macroeconomic environment, review developments from the previous year, and outline expectations for 2026.
This year’s edition is themed “The Great Calibration: Mastering Resilience in an Era of Asynchronous Growth,” reflecting the uneven pace of global and domestic economic recovery and the need for adaptive strategies.
Nigeria Economic Outlook is one of FirstBank’s flagship customer-facing initiatives and has become a reference point for early-year economic positioning.
The forum typically examines fiscal and monetary policy direction, inflation and interest rate trends, exchange rate dynamics, capital flows, and sectoral performance, while offering guidance on how businesses and individuals can navigate prevailing uncertainties.
According to the bank, the 2026 session will focus on the structural shifts shaping Nigeria’s economy, the impact of global economic realignments, and the policy trade-offs expected to influence growth, investment, and financial stability in the year ahead.
Commenting ahead of the event, Olayinka Ijabiyi, Acting Group Head, Marketing and Corporate Communications at FirstBank, said the outlook forum underscores the bank’s commitment to supporting informed decision-making across the economy.
She noted that the session is structured to help customers and stakeholders better understand Nigeria’s economic realities and apply expert insights to strategic planning in 2026.
The keynote address will be delivered by Yemi Kale, Group Chief Economist and Managing Director, Research and Trade Intelligence at African Export-Import Bank.
His presentation is expected to provide a broad assessment of global and African economic trends and their implications for Nigeria’s outlook.
Following the keynote, a panel discussion will feature senior economists and industry leaders, including PwC, Transaharan, Lagos Business School, Verraki, SBM Intelligence, and executives from FirstBank Ghana and First Asset Management.
The discussion will examine policy risks, investment opportunities, and sector-specific outlooks across West Africa and Nigeria.
The panel session will be moderated by Chike Uzoma, Head of Strategy and Corporate Development at FirstBank.
Participation in the Nigeria Economic Outlook 2026 is open to interested stakeholders via online registration, reinforcing the bank’s objective of broad engagement across the business and financial community.
As Nigeria continues to adjust to macroeconomic reforms and shifting global conditions, FirstBank said the outlook session is intended to equip participants with practical insights to support resilience, long-term planning, and sustainable growth in the year ahead.