FirstBank Hosts Nigeria Economic Outlook 2026, Leads Conversation On Economic Growth {How To Register & Participate}

<p>&nbsp&semi;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<h4>FirstBank Hosts Nigeria Economic Outlook 2026<&sol;h4>&NewLine;<h4><&sol;h4>&NewLine;<p><strong><a href&equals;"https&colon;&sol;&sol;openlife&period;ng&sol;">OpenLife Nigeria<&sol;a><&sol;strong> reports that FirstBank&comma; West Africa’s premier financial institution and financial inclusion service provider is pleased to announce the Nigeria Economic Outlook 2026 scheduled to hold on Tuesday&comma; 6 January 2025&period; The theme of the session is &OpenCurlyDoubleQuote;The Great Calibration&colon; Mastering Resilience in an Era of Asynchronous Growth”<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p>&nbsp&semi;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p>Nigeria Economic Outlook is an annual customer-facing session which sets the tone on prevailing economic realities&comma; equipping <strong><a href&equals;"https&colon;&sol;&sol;openlife&period;ng&sol;">FirstBank Plc<&sol;a><&sol;strong> customers with insights to navigate the economy effectively at the start of the year&period; The 2026 edition will review Nigeria&&num;8217&semi;s economic landscape over the past year&comma; provide an outlook for 2026&comma; and deliver expert perspectives on global and domestic trends and their implications for the nation&&num;8217&semi;s economy in the year ahead&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<figure id&equals;"attachment&lowbar;30212" aria-describedby&equals;"caption-attachment-30212" style&equals;"width&colon; 300px" class&equals;"wp-caption alignnone"><img class&equals;"size-medium wp-image-30212" src&equals;"https&colon;&sol;&sol;openlife&period;ng&sol;wp-content&sol;uploads&sol;2025&sol;09&sol;download-3-300x141&period;jpeg" alt&equals;"FirstBank Launches FirstMonie Merchant Solution To Advance Digital Payments Across Nigeria" width&equals;"300" height&equals;"141" &sol;><figcaption id&equals;"caption-attachment-30212" class&equals;"wp-caption-text"><em><strong>FirstBank&comma; a leading commercial bank in Nigeria<&sol;strong><&sol;em><&sol;figcaption><&sol;figure>&NewLine;<p>Commenting ahead of the event&comma; the Acting Group Head&comma; Marketing &amp&semi; Corporate Communications at FirstBank&comma; Olayinka Ijabiyi said&comma; &OpenCurlyDoubleQuote;FirstBank remains dedicated to supporting the growth and development of Nigerian businesses and individuals&comma; and this event is a testament to that commitment&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p>As we welcome the new year&comma; the <strong><a href&equals;"https&colon;&sol;&sol;openlife&period;ng&sol;">Nigeria Economic Outlook<&sol;a><&sol;strong> 2025 will serve as a platform for our customers and stakeholders to learn how to navigate the complexities of Nigeria&&num;8217&semi;s economic landscape in 2026&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p>This initiative aims to help them make informed decisions based on expert recommendations and insights garnered from the session to drive giant transformative progress&comma; allowing both businesses and individuals to thrive in the new year&period;”<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p>The session will feature a distinguished lineup of speakers including economic analysts and industry leaders&period; The keynote address will be delivered by Yemi Kale&comma; Group Chief Economist &amp&semi; Managing Director of Research &amp&semi; Trade Intelligence&comma; Afrexim Bank&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p>&nbsp&semi;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p>Following the keynote&comma; a high-level panel discussion will feature Olusegun Zaccheaus&comma; Chief Economist&comma; PwC&semi; Francis Anatogu&comma; Chief Executive Transaharan&semi; Professor Bongo Adi&comma; Professor of Economics &amp&semi; Data Analytics&comma; Lagos Business School&semi; Niyi Yusuf&comma; Managing Partner&comma; Verraki&semi; Cheta Nwanze&comma; Lead Partner at SBM Intelligence&semi; Osahon Ogieva&comma; Deputy Managing Director&comma; FirstBank Ghana&semi; Ayokunle Ojo&comma; Head&comma; Treasury Sales &amp&semi; <a href&equals;"https&colon;&sol;&sol;www&period;vanguardngr&period;com&sol;">Derivatives Marketing&comma;<&sol;a> FirstBank&semi; and Laura Fisayo-Kolawole&comma; Head&comma; Equities and Alternative Solutions&comma; First Asset Management&period; The panel discussion will be moderated by Chike Uzoma&comma; Head&comma; Strategy &amp&semi; Corporate Development&comma; FirstBank&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p><strong>How To Register &amp&semi; Participate<&sol;strong><&sol;p>&NewLine;<p>To be a part of the session&comma; interested participants can register and participate via <a href&equals;"https&colon;&sol;&sol;firstbanknigeria&period;zoom&period;us&sol;webinar&sol;register&sol;WN&lowbar;PvQyniM4Rpmp1HqQoqbPvQ">https&colon;&sol;&sol;firstbanknigeria&period;zoom&period;us&sol;webinar&sol;register&sol;WN&lowbar;PvQyniM4Rpmp1HqQoqbPvQ<&sol;a><&sol;p>&NewLine;<p>&nbsp&semi;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p>As the partner of first choice for personal&comma; business and corporate financial decisions&comma; FirstBank will continue to support Nigerians in achieving their financial aspirations&comma; driving growth and prosperity across the nation&comma; and shaping a brighter economic future for all&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<figure id&equals;"attachment&lowbar;28065" aria-describedby&equals;"caption-attachment-28065" style&equals;"width&colon; 300px" class&equals;"wp-caption alignnone"><img class&equals;"size-medium wp-image-28065" src&equals;"https&colon;&sol;&sol;openlife&period;ng&sol;wp-content&sol;uploads&sol;2025&sol;01&sol;FirstBank-HeadOffice-Building-marina-300x222&period;jpg" alt&equals;"FirstBank Hosts Nigeria Economic Outlook 2026&comma; Leads Conversation On Economic Growth &lbrace;How To Register &amp&semi; Participate&rcub;" width&equals;"300" height&equals;"222" &sol;><figcaption id&equals;"caption-attachment-28065" class&equals;"wp-caption-text"><em><strong>FirstBank&comma; a leading bank in Nigeria with branches across countries<&sol;strong><&sol;em><&sol;figcaption><&sol;figure>&NewLine;<p>&nbsp&semi;<&sol;p>&NewLine;