Barbara Bako, Abuja.
Nigeria’s quest to secure an investment grade sovereign credit rating by 2030 will be a major focus of discussions at the 2026 International Credit Rating Webinar being organised by DataPro Limited.
The annual event, themed “Sovereign Credit Rating: Africa’s Roadmap to Investment-Grade Status,” is expected to bring together policymakers, economists, investors and financial market experts to examine strategies for strengthening Africa’s credit standing and competitiveness in global capital markets.
According to the organisers, the webinar comes at a time when Nigeria has recorded an improvement in its sovereign credit rating, a development widely viewed as reflecting growing confidence in the country’s economic reform agenda.
DataPro said that while the recent upgrade represents a positive step, achieving investment-grade status will require sustained efforts in areas such as fiscal discipline, macroeconomic stability, institutional strengthening and broader economic reforms.
A major highlight of the event will be a keynote presentation titled “Achieving Investment-Grade Rating by 2030: The Roadmap for Nigeria,” which will explore policy actions and reform priorities considered necessary to improve the country’s creditworthiness over the coming years.
The agency noted that sovereign credit ratings remain an important measure for international investors, influencing borrowing costs, access to capital and overall investor sentiment.
Stronger ratings are often associated with increased foreign investment and improved financing opportunities for governments and businesses.
For many African economies, including Nigeria, attaining investment-grade status is increasingly regarded as a key factor in attracting long-term capital, financing infrastructure projects and supporting private sector growth.
Scheduled for October 8, 2026, the virtual forum will provide a platform for stakeholders to discuss reforms aimed at improving sovereign credit profiles and enhancing Africa’s position in the global financial system.
Discussions are expected to cover a range of factors that influence sovereign ratings, including governance, debt sustainability, fiscal management, economic diversification and policy consistency.
Analysts believe the forum could help generate practical recommendations for governments, regulators and market participants seeking to improve the continent’s investment appeal and credit outlook.
The webinar will hold from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. WAT and is expected to attract participants from across Africa and other regions, underscoring growing interest in the continent’s economic prospects and credit performance.
DataPro said it expects the engagement to contribute to broader conversations on the reforms needed to support Nigeria’s investment-grade ambitions while strengthening Africa’s attractiveness to global investors.
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