Lagos, June 9, 2026 – DataPro Limited, Africa’s fastest growing credit rating agency, is hosting the 6th Webinar on International Rating on Oct. 8, 2026.
According to a statement issued by the company in Lagos, deliberations at this year’s edition will center on “Sovereign Credit Rating: Africa’s Roadmap to Investment-Grade Status.”
It said the webinar, which would hold from 14:00 – 16:00 WAT, would be a critical dialogue on the structural reforms and policies required to support these aspirations.
DataPro said Nigeria’s recent sovereign credit rating upgrade from B- to B is widely regarded as a positive signal to global investors and a reflection of growing confidence in ongoing economic reforms.
“However, for African nations, 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.
“This year’s program is expected to provide the needed road map to build on by all stakeholders. We are delighted to have you on board for this essential conversation regarding the future of our economic landscape,” the company said.
It said the the Keynote address would be on “Achieving Investment-Grade Rating by 2030: The Roadmap for Nigeria.
DataPro promised that prospective participants at the webinar would gain enhanced understanding of sovereign credit ratings, receive expert insights on Nigeria’s credit rating upgrade and increase their awareness of reform priorities and policy recommendations for investment-grade aspirations.
They will also be able to explore strategies to strengthen investor confidence in emerging and frontier markets and discover lessons from international experiences and their application in emerging economies.
