By Ngozi Onyeakusi

DataPro Limited, one of Africa’s leading credit rating agencies, has announced plans to host the 2026 edition of its International Credit Rating Webinar, aimed at exploring pathways for African economies to attain investment-grade status.
Scheduled to hold virtually on October 8, 2026, the webinar will focus on the theme: “Sovereign Credit Rating: Africa’s Roadmap to Investment-Grade Status.”
The event comes at a pivotal moment, following Nigeria’s recent sovereign credit rating upgrade from B- to B by international rating agencies, a development widely viewed as a positive signal of growing investor confidence in the country’s economic reform agenda.
According to DataPro, achieving investment-grade status requires sustained commitment to sound economic policies, fiscal discipline, and institutional reforms that strengthen credibility in the global financial market.
The webinar will bring together policymakers, economists, financial market operators, investors, and other key stakeholders to examine the strategies and reforms necessary to improve sovereign creditworthiness across Africa.
A major highlight of the programme will be the keynote presentation titled, “Achieving Investment-Grade Rating by 2030: The Roadmap for Nigeria,” which will provide insights into practical measures for enhancing fiscal stability, managing public debt effectively, and reinforcing institutional confidence.
DataPro said the webinar is designed to equip stakeholders with actionable insights and a strategic framework for attracting long-term investment, reducing borrowing costs, and accelerating sustainable economic growth across the continent.
The agency encouraged interested participants to register through its official channels ahead of the event, describing the webinar as a timely platform for shaping Africa’s economic future and strengthening its position in global capital markets. :::