DataPro to parade array of global academics, policy experts at 6th International Rating Webinar
Lagos, Aug. 2026 – DataPro, Nigeria’s leading credit risk rating agency, says it is bringing a unique brain trust of global academics, policy experts and financial leaders to lead discussions at its 6th International Rating Webinar scheduled for Lagos on October 8, 2026.
The Webinar with the theme “Sovereign Credit Rating: Africa’s Roadmap to Investment Grade Status”, will be held from 14:00 to 16:00 WAT.
According to a statement by the company, the topic of the Keynote address will be: “Achieving Investment-Grade Rating by 2030: The Roadmap for Nigeria.”
“This is not just another webinar; it is a deep dive into the structural reforms, debt sustainability strategies, and economic policies needed to elevate African nations in global capital markets,.” the company said.
DataPro said the lineup of the renowned global experts and industry leaders to guide conversation at the seminar will include:
Dr. Misheck Mutize, Lead Expert, Credit Rating Agencies, African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM).
Dr. Mutize is an instrumental figure in shaping the African agenda on domestic markets and global capital positioning. As a leading voice at the African Union organ APRM, he is spearheading the establishment of the Africa Credit Rating Agency (AfCRA). His extensive policy expertise covers debt sustainability, sovereign risk, and global financial reform.
Dr. Daniel Cash, Founder, Credit Rating Research Initiative An Associate Professor at Aston University and a Senior Fellow at the UN University’s Centre for Policy Research
Dr. Cash is a leading academic voice on the credit rating industry. A former Fulbright Scholar, he brings unparalleled depth to the discussion as the author of nine books dedicated entirely to the credit rating sector.
Prof. Dr. Torsten Schmidt, Head, Macroeconomics & Public Finance Research, RWI – Essen
Leading the “Growth, Business Cycles, and Public Finance” division at RWI since 2020.
Prof. Dr. Schmidt is an expert in empirical macroeconomics. His rigorous analysis of international business cycles, macroeconomic trends, and financial development will provide critical context for sovereign economic evaluations.
Prof. Kai Gehring, Professor of Political Economy, University of Bern.
Prof. Gehring brings a wealth of knowledge on political economy, sustainable development, and public economics. With research experience spanning Harvard, Cambridge, and Stanford, his work deeply explores the political economy of international organisations like the IMF and World Bank, as well as the effectiveness and allocation of development finance.
