Nigeria has climbed four places to eighth in the 2026 Bloomberg Economics Investment Risk-O-Meter, moving ahead of Rwanda, Tanzania, Kenya, and Namibia. The improved ranking is attributed to better performance in economic strength, fiscal strength, and external vulnerability metrics. While the government continues to implement reforms aimed at tackling structural challenges, rising public debt remains a significant pressure point for the economy. Mauritius currently holds the top position in the ranking, which assesses 19 African economies.