Moody’s Upgrade Of Nigeria’s Economy Shows FG Reforms Working- Finance Minister
The Federal Ministry of Finance has welcomed the recent decision by Moody’s Investors Service to upgrade Nigeria’s Issuer ratings from Caa1 to B3, with a stable outlook, citing significant improvements in Nigeria’s external and fiscal positions.
This decision reflects growing domestic and international confidence in Nigeria’s ongoing economic reforms and improvements in the country’s fiscal and external positions under the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
It follows a similar upgrade
by Fitch Ratings, which recently raised Nigeria’s credit rating from ‘B-’ to ‘B’, with a stable outlook.
This marks the second positive rating action by Moody’s since the beginning of President Tinubu’s administration, following its previous upgrade from Caa1 Stable to Caa1 Positive in December 2023.
Moody’s stated that the latest upgrade was driven
by the Nigerian government’s commitment to correcting macroeconomic imbalances, enhancing fiscal transparency, and implementing structural reforms.
The agency highlighted key measures such as tax reforms and the adoption of a more flexible, market driven foreign
exchange regime, which it says, has greatly bolstered external reserves.
Reacting to the development, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Wale Edun said that the raging id an indication that the reforms being implemented by the government are working.
He said, “We are encouraged by Moody’s recognition of our reform agenda.This positive outlook reflects our administration’s determination and the tremendous work being carried out across various Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs)— including our monetary policy authorities at the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) —to stabilize the economy, attract investment, and ensure inclusive and sustainable growth for all Nigerians.”
Since taking office, the Tinubu-led administration has implemented tough but necessary policy measures to tackle long-standing economic challenges.
These include enhanced revenue mobilization, improved public financial management, and strategic partnerships
to unlock infrastructure financing and increase private sector participation.
The upgrade of Nigeria’s sovereign rating is particularly timely as the government focuses on accelerating rapid, sustained, and inclusive growth, supported by both domestic and foreign private investment.
In partnership with the Central Bank of Nigeria, the Ministry
of Finance remains committed to preserving macroeconomic stability, ensuring debt sustainability, and maintaining sound fiscal management.
The government said it will continue to collaborate with both domestic and international partners to boost investor confidence and enhance Nigeria’s global credit standing.
Moody’s Upgrade Of Nigeria’s Economy Shows FG Reforms Working- Finance Minister is first published on The Whistler Newspaper
