Nigeria’s technology-driven Credit Rating Agency, DataPro, has announced March 26, 2026, as the date for its annual virtual training programme for media practitioners, aimed at strengthening reporting on financial analysis and the credit rating industry.
The announcement was contained in a statement signed by Victoria Balogun, Senior Financial Analyst at DataPro, on Monday, March 23, 2026.
The initiative, introduced in 2021, forms part of the company’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) efforts to improve awareness among the investing public about the role and value of credit ratings in financial markets.
Participants expected at the programme include print and electronic media practitioners, editors covering the capital market, financial analysts, communication officers, and financial industry influencers.
The training, themed “Reporting Financial Analysis in the Age of AI,” will focus on how emerging technologies are reshaping financial reporting and data interpretation.
Speaking on the theme, the company’s Executive Director and Chief Rating Officer, Mr. Oladele Adeoye, said the evolution of technology has made it necessary for journalists to deepen their understanding of financial data and analytical tools.
“Financial reporting is no longer just about numbers; it is about trust, transparency, and resilience. In the age of AI, media practitioners must be equipped to interpret dynamic data and communicate it in ways that empower society,” Adeoye said.
According to DataPro, the training aims to equip journalists with practical knowledge of how artificial intelligence tools are transforming financial analysis and reporting, enabling them to better interpret financial data for public understanding.
The company noted that it also organises the International Credit Rating Webinar every October as part of its continued efforts to promote awareness and understanding of the credit rating industry.