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FirstBank, West Africa’s leading financial institution, has announced it will host the Nigeria Economic Outlook 2026 session on Tuesday, January 6, 2025.
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The annual thought-leadership event, themed “The Great Calibration: Mastering Resilience in an Era of Asynchronous Growth,” will equip customers and stakeholders with expert insights to navigate the nation’s economic landscape in the coming year.
Equipping Businesses and Individuals with Expert Insights
The forum is designed to review Nigeria’s economic performance over the past year and provide a forward-looking analysis for 2026. It aims to translate global and domestic trends into actionable intelligence for decision-makers.
“FirstBank remains dedicated to supporting the growth and development of Nigerian businesses and individuals. This initiative helps our customers make informed decisions to drive transformative progress and thrive in the new year,” said Olayinka Ijabiyi, Acting Group Head, Marketing & Corporate Communications at FirstBank.
Distinguished Speaker Lineup Featuring Top Economic Minds
The session will feature a keynote address by Yemi Kale, Group Chief Economist & Managing Director of Research & Trade Intelligence at Afrexim Bank. A high-level panel discussion will follow, moderated by Chike Uzoma, Head of Strategy & Corporate Development at FirstBank.
Panelists will include:
- Olusegun Zaccheaus, Chief Economist, PwC
- Francis Anatogu, CEO, Transaharan
- Professor Bongo Adi, Professor of Economics & 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 & Derivatives Marketing, FirstBank
- Laura Fisayo-Kolawole, Head, Equities and Alternative Solutions, First Asset Management
How to Participate in the Virtual Forum
Interested participants can register to attend the virtual session via the official FirstBank Zoom registration link:https://firstbanknigeria.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_PvQyniM4Rpmp1HqQoqbPvQ
