BAT-IG boss hails Tinubu for S&P rating, killing of ISIS commander

Convener of the Bola Ahmed Tinubu Ideological Group (BAT-IG), Bamidele Atoyebi, has described recent economic and security developments under President Bola Tinubu as the “greatest birthday gift,” saying the country is gradually reclaiming global respect and economic stability. Speaking on his birthday, Atoyebi said he woke up to what he called “two good news” that strengthened his confidence in the administration’s reforms and international standing. According to him, the first major development was the upgrade of Nigeria’s economic outlook by global rating agency S&P, which moved the country’s rating from B- to stable B after years of economic stagnation and negative international perception. Atoyebi noted that the improved rating would boost investor confidence, encourage capital inflow, and reinforce Nigeria’s macroeconomic stability. The BAT-IG convener also celebrated what he described as a significant security breakthrough involving joint operations between Nigerian troops and United States forces, leading to the neutralisation of ISIS commander Abu-Bilal al-Minuki.