By Mariam Abeeb
DataPro Limited, Africa’s fastest-growing Credit Rating Agency, has announced the 2026 edition of its International Credit Rating Webinar.
This year’s strategic deliberations which will be held virtually on 8th October , 2016 will center on the theme, “Sovereign Credit Rating: Africa’s Roadmap to Investment-Grade Status.”
This was made known in an invitation sent to stakeholders about the event .
According to DataPro , Nigeria’s recent sovereign credit rating upgrade from B- to B by major international agencies.
It’s stated that African Countries 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
However, DataPro notes 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.
