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Moody’s, S&P, Fitch rival: Expert reveals what Africa’s new rating agency means for Nigeria
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· October 8, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points 93 trillion and one country's debt stock at $51. External debt figures have been rising, with African nations owing around $1.
A new credit rating agency is being introduced for Africa, which may have significant effects. External debt figures have been rising, with African nations owing around $1.93 trillion and one country's debt stock at $51.9 billion. The total debt for this country reached N166 trillion in early 2026.
Further information on the implications of this new agency is available from financial expert Prof Godwin Oyedokun. He discussed the upcoming unveiling of the Africa Credit Rating Agency and its potential impact.
The agency's launch is expected to provide an alternative to existing global rating firms, but details of its operations are not fully provided here.
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Category: News Published: October 8, 2026 Source: Daily Post Nigeria Reading time: 1 min
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