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DataPro Limited, Africa’s fastest-growing Credit Rating Agency has announced the hosting of its upcoming 6th International Credit Rating Webinar themed, “Sovereign Credit Rating: Africa’s Roadmap to Investment-Grade Status.”

The webinar is a critical dialogue on the structural reforms and policies required to support credit rating by sovereign States

A statement from the organizers notes that Nigeria’s recent sovereign credit rating upgrade from B- to B, widely regarded as a positive signal to global investors is a reflection of growing confidence in ongoing economic reforms.

According to DataPro, 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.

The 2026 edition of the International Credit Rating Webinar whose central focus is addressing Africa’s journey to achieving Investment-Grade Status” is slated for Thursday, October 8h, 2026 from 14:00 – 16:00 WAT

With the Keynote speech focusing on “ Achieving Investment-Grade Rating by 2030: The Roadmap for Nigeria ”, this year’s program is expected to provide the needed road map to build on by all stakeholders, DataPro is therefore inviting all stakeholders to be part of this essential conversation regarding the future of our economic landscape.