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Tinubu pushed for African credit rating agency, aide says

An aide says President Bola Tinubu played a role in pushing for the new Africa Credit Rating Agency (AfCRA), which has been launched in Mauritius by the AU Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubu-pushed-for-african-credit-rating-agency-aide-says/

Tinubu pushed for African credit rating agency, aide says

President Bola Tinubu has been credited with advocating for the establishment of the Africa Credit Rating Agency (AfCRA), according to a presidential aide. AfCRA, a continent-focused institution, was launched in Mauritius as an independent body to evaluate the creditworthiness of African governments, companies, and other entities. The Special Assistant to the President on Social Media, Dada Olusegun, revealed that Tinubu's advocacy for an African-owned credit rating institution has culminated in the agency's creation.

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