BY CHINYERE OBIORA, LAGOS – DataPro Limited, Africa’s fastest-growing Credit Rating Agency, is set to hold its 2026 edition of its International Credit Rating Webinar.
Packaged as a virtual event for Thursday, 8th October 2026, this year’s strategic deliberations will center on the theme, “Sovereign Credit Rating: Africa’s Roadmap to Investment-Grade Status.”
According to the event organizers, the discussion comes at a critical time following Nigeria’s recent sovereign credit rating upgrade from B- to B by major international agencies.
Analysts widely regard the upgrade as a positive signal to global investors and a reflection of growing confidence in Nigeria’s ongoing economic reforms.
However, DataPro noted that for African nations, achieving full investment-grade status requires more than short-term gains.
“The journey toward full investment-grade status requires deliberate adherence to qualitative and quantitative economic disciplines capable of strengthening investor confidence and enhancing sovereign credibility in the international financial market,” the agency stated in its invitation to stakeholders.
The webinar will bring together policymakers, financial experts, investors, and other stakeholders for a critical dialogue on the structural reforms and policies needed to support Africa’s credit rating aspirations.
The keynote address, titled “Achieving Investment-Grade Rating by 2030: The Roadmap for Nigeria,” is expected to outline practical steps for building fiscal discipline, improving debt management, and strengthening institutional credibility.
DataPro said this year’s program is designed to provide stakeholders with a clear roadmap to build on, as African economies work to attract long-term capital and reduce borrowing costs.
“We are delighted to have you on board for this essential conversation regarding the future of our economic landscape,” the agency added.
Meanwhile, an official statement said stakeholders interested in participating in the programme can register through DataPro Limited’s official channels ahead of the 8th October date.
