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FirstBank has outlined key economic issues expected to shape Nigeria’s outlook in 2026, with discussions set to focus on inflation, exchange rate dynamics, fiscal and monetary policy direction, and investment risks facing businesses and the wider economy.
The bank will host its Nigeria Economic Outlook 2026 on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, bringing together 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 is expected to examine 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 said 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. A panel discussion will examine policy risks, investment opportunities and sector-specific outlooks across West Africa and Nigeria markets
