DataPro grooms journalists on AI, financial reporting
In its quest to raise the bar in financial reporting DataPro, Nigeria’s technology-driven Credit Rating Agency, organised training for over 80 media practitioners on use of Artificial Intelligence (AI). The
In its quest to raise the bar in financial reporting DataPro, Nigeria's technology-driven Credit Rating Agency, organised training for over 80 media practitioners on use of Artificial Intelligence (AI).
The virtual training drew participants from the Print & Electronic Media, Editors of Publications in the Capital Market, Financial Analysts, Communication Officers as well as Financial Industry Influencers in attendance.
The training tagged, “Reporting Financial Analysis in the Age of AI,” was tailored to equip media practitioners with a practical understanding of how AI tools are reshaping financial reporting and analysis.
Speaking at the programme, the Company's Executive Director/Chief Rating Officer, Mr. Oladele Adeoye, said in the age of AI, media practitioners must be equipped to interpret dynamic data and communicate it in ways that empower society.
Mr. Adeoye said the journalists can use their watchdog roles in financial reporting by scrutinising corporate claims and detecting irregularities, the function, he said was vital for protecting the public interest and ensuring accountability.
“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.
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He added that the training is designed to provide participants with practical knowledge of how artificial intelligence tools are transforming financial reporting and analysis.
He however, urged journalists to balance the speed of AI-driven reporting with the depth of human analysis to better serve investors. This, he said, could be done by cross-verifying AI Outputs.
“Always check against official filings and analyst reports, balance speed with depth. Fast report is valuable, but accuracy and context are more critical for investor decisions. Explain the “why” behind numbers. Investors need narratives, not just data points. Disclose AI involvement. Clarify when AI tools are used in producing financial content,” he advised.
In conclusion, he said while AI is reshaping financial reporting, human judgment remains the cornerstone of investor trust. Therefore, journalists and analysts must work in tandem to ensure that financial narratives are accurate, contextual, and responsibly delivered.
The initiative, introduced in 2021 as part of the company's Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), is aimed at enhancing public understanding of the credit rating industry and its value to investors.
