Data analysis & AI
Ask clear questions of data, explain what it shows and apply AI tools.
2027 Applications Are Open
Your potential deserves an opportunity.
Build practical data skills, develop real portfolio projects, and prepare for professional opportunities through the Born Rising Achievers program.
Applications remain open through December 2026. The exact closing date will be announced.
What you'll learn
Excel & reporting
Build reports and dashboards managers use every week.
SQL & Python
Pull information from databases and automate analysis.
Power BI
Turn findings into clear, interactive dashboards.
What the program includes
Tuition-free
No tuition fee for selected participants.
Mentorship
Guidance and feedback on your project work.
Portfolio projects
Practical work you can show future employers.
Career preparation
Résumé, LinkedIn and interview practice.
Learning resources are supported through DataCamp. Participation does not guarantee employment or placement.
How selection works
- 1Application
- 2Screening
- 3Round 1 interview
- 4Board panel interview
- 5Selection
Selected participants then move through orientation, training, portfolio work and career preparation.
Who can apply
Required qualifications:
- Currently reside in Lagos, Nigeria.
- Have reliable access to a laptop or desktop computer.
- Have dependable internet access.
- Commit at least 10 hours per week.
- Be available for required in-person sessions in Lagos.
- Be committed to learning data analytics and AI.
- Complete required assignments and successfully present a portfolio to graduate.
Education: A university degree is preferred but not required.
Experience: Some prior experience or exposure to data analytics, statistics, Excel, SQL, Python, or related technology is preferred but not required.
Only 25 participants will be selected for the 2027 cohort.
Meet BRA graduates
Alexander Ayeni
Lambeth SPA Analysis
Alexander analysed three months of NHS Single Point of Access referral data for Lambeth to understand demand and flow. Similar work helps a business see where requests pile up and where to direct its resources.
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Oluwajoba Olamide Omolade
Wildfire Risk & Severity Analysis Using Environmental Data
Oluwajoba analysed environmental data to understand where wildfire risk is highest and what drives severity. Similar analysis helps a business price risk, plan resources and make better location-based decisions.
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Habibah Yusuf
SPA Tracker
Habibah analysed referral patterns, locality trends and clinical outcomes within the Lambeth Single Point of Access. Similar analysis helps a business understand where demand comes from and what happens to it.
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Simeon Oluwatosin
Understanding and Predicting Wildfire Severity Using Environmental Conditions
Simeon built predictive models that estimate wildfire severity from environmental conditions. Similar predictive work helps a business anticipate outcomes rather than react to them.
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Chiagorom Blessing Chineyenwa
Unravelling the Challenges of Unemployment in Africa
Chiagorom analysed labour-market data to unpack the drivers of unemployment across African economies. Similar analysis helps a business understand the markets it hires in, sells to or plans to enter.
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Princess Ebeagbor
A Deep Dive into GDP, Poverty and Life Expectancy
Princess analysed how GDP, poverty and life expectancy relate across countries. Similar analysis helps a business assess markets, prioritise investment and make better long-term decisions.
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