FBNQuest, the investment banking and asset managementsubsidiary of FBN Holdings Plc recently published the FBNQuest Research Economic OutlookReport. The report indicates that Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is projected to growby 3.1% in 2024.The report outlines the firm’s perspective on the macro economy, socio-politicalenvironment, and capital market featuring views on traditional asset classes (fixed incomeand equities). It also includes expectations for the current year.Market yields are expected to remain high this year, despite the current economic challenges.This is due to factors such as the tight monetary policy that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)is expected to sustain, as well as a sizable supply of Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN)paper which will be driven by domestic borrowings of around NGN6.1trillion naira.Tunde Abidoye, Head of Equity Research at FBNQuest, stated that “despite the myriadheadwinds confronting the economy, such as low-single-digit GDP growth, high inflationrates, and downward pressure on the naira exchange rates, the Government’s steadfastcommitment to policy reforms holds the potential to yield favorable economic outcomes.”He underscored that the proposed tax reforms’ implementation is poised to incrementallyelevate non-oil revenue from its current sub-5% of GDP to the high single digits. Ultimately,this trajectory aligns with the Federal Government’s medium-term objective of reaching 8%non-oil revenue as a proportion of GDP.We need strong policy interventions and concerted efforts to strengthen tax compliance andencourage investments, especially at the base level, for increased business productivity andsustainability. he added.In light of the rich valuation levels in the equity market, FBNQuest anticipates a correction inthe equity markets in the next few months, with an expected market return of approximately10% in 2024


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