News
Market
FINANCIAL SERVICES
S & P Strengthens Africa’s Market Involvement After Investment In Nigeria’s Agusto & Co
Leadership News
Jul 30, 2026 · 21:16 WAT
S&P Global Ratings has announced an agreement to acquire a controlling stake in the Nigerian credit ratings agency Agusto & Co. The transaction requires regulatory approval and is expected to be finalized in the second half of 2026, with Agusto retaining its independent operations under Nigerian regulations.