By Grace Alegba
Lagos, Jan. 2, 2026
In a strategic move to empower stakeholders at the dawn of the new year, FirstBank of Nigeria has announced it will host the Nigeria Economic Outlook 2026 on January 6. This annual flagship forum, a key initiative from Nigeria’s premier banking institution, is designed to equip businesses, investors, and individuals with the critical insights needed to navigate the nation’s complex economic landscape.
Acting Group Head, Marketing and Corporate Communications, Mr. Olayinka Ijabiyi, stated that the event is central to the bank’s commitment to fostering national development. “FirstBank remains a cornerstone in supporting the growth of Nigerian businesses and individuals,” Ijabiyi said. “This forum sets the tone for the prevailing economic realities, providing a platform for expert calibration that will help stakeholders navigate with clarity and confidence.”
Decoding the Theme: “The Great Calibration”
The session carries the provocative theme: ‘The Great Calibration: Mastering Resilience in an Era of Asynchronous Growth.’ This concept is crucial for understanding the current global and domestic climate. “Asynchronous Growth” refers to the uneven pace of economic recovery and expansion across different sectors and regions—a phenomenon where technology, agriculture, and services may surge while manufacturing or traditional exports lag. Mastering resilience, therefore, requires a precise “calibration” of strategy, where stakeholders must finely tune their operations, investments, and expectations to these disparate rhythms rather than relying on broad, uniform economic forecasts.
What to Expect: Beyond Headline Predictions
Unlike superficial economic reviews, this forum promises a deep-dive analysis. Participants can expect:
- A Holistic Landscape Review: A thorough dissection of the economic pressures and opportunities carried over from 2025, including inflation trends, currency dynamics, debt management, and the impact of recent government policies.
- Expert-Driven 2026 Projections: Forward-looking perspectives on key indicators such as GDP growth, interest rates, foreign direct investment flows, and the performance of critical sectors like fintech, agriculture, and energy.
- Actionable Insights on Global-Local Interplay: Analysis of how global trends—such as geopolitical shifts, supply chain reconfigurations, and climate financing—directly impact the Nigerian market, offering a guide for local decision-making.
“This initiative is about enabling informed decisions,” Ijabiyi emphasized. “The expert insights shared will be geared toward driving transformative progress, helping businesses and individuals not just survive, but thrive in the unique conditions of 2026.”
A Call to Strategic Participation
The forum will feature notable economists, policy thinkers, and industry leaders, whose combined expertise will provide a multidimensional view of the road ahead. FirstBank extends an invitation to the general public, especially entrepreneurs, corporate leaders, and financial planners, to participate in this critical conversation.
Practical Information & Registration:
Interested participants can secure their virtual seat and access this vital strategic resource by registering via: FirstBank Nigeria Economic Outlook 2026 Registration.
Edited by Kamal Tayo Oropo
Source: NAN News
