Wahala App Ltd, Nigerian technology company, has partnered with the General Leo Irabor Early Warning Systems Centre (GLIC) of the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs (NIIA) to apply artificial intelligence (AI) and real-time data analytics to security intelligence and business risk management.
The partnership aims to strengthen early warning capabilities by combining citizen-generated incident reports with AI-powered analytics to identify emerging threats, track security patterns and provide information to support decision-making by businesses, government institutions and other organisations.
In a statement issued, Wahala App said the collaboration would give GLIC access to its Wahala Network, a digital platform that aggregates incident reports from individuals, businesses and participating organisations to generate insights into security risks and potential operational disruptions.
The initiative comes as businesses seek technology-driven approaches to manage security challenges that can affect logistics, supply chains, personnel safety and business continuity.
According to the company, the platform can help organisations identify recurring incidents, detect vulnerabilities and assess how security developments could affect their operations. Its AI-powered analytical capabilities are also designed to identify connections between incidents that may initially appear unrelated, potentially providing broader insights into security and socioeconomic risks affecting businesses and communities.
Oriekaose Agholor, co-founder and chief executive officer of Wahala App Ltd, said the partnership would help connect citizen participation with institutional early warning systems while expanding the use of real-time security intelligence.
“Safety is a shared responsibility, and timely information can help people make more informed decisions about their surroundings. Our partnership with GLIC is an important step towards connecting citizen participation with wider early warning efforts,” Agholor said.
He said the company was seeking additional partnerships with government agencies, corporate organisations and other institutions to expand its technology’s reach and improve access to actionable security information.
Under the arrangement, businesses connected to the Wahala Network would be able to receive information about incidents that could disrupt their operations. Such information could inform decisions on transportation routes, logistics planning and personnel safety, the company said.
Wahala App added that identifying patterns in reported incidents could help organisations recognise potential risks before they escalate into larger security or operational crises. However, the effectiveness of such systems depends on the quality, accuracy and timeliness of incident reports and the ability to validate information before it informs critical decisions.
Omotola Ilesanmi, acting head of GLIC, said timely risk identification and access to reliable information were important to institutional preparedness.
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“Effective early warning depends on the timely identification of risks and the availability of reliable information to support informed decision-making,” Ilesanmi said. “Technology and citizen participation can contribute to this process by strengthening awareness of emerging risks and supporting preparedness.”
Beyond the institutional partnership, Wahala App said it was expanding public engagement through its Ambassadors Against Wahala programme, which promotes responsible incident reporting and safety awareness in workplaces, educational institutions, religious organisations and communities.
The company said its platform allows users to report incidents, receive location-relevant alerts and send emergency notifications to designated contacts. Its broader technology offerings are also designed to provide organisations with data-driven insights for security planning and operational resilience.
Wahala App said its technology would complement, rather than replace, the responsibilities of government security agencies and emergency response institutions.
The partnership reflects growing interest in applying AI and data analytics to risk intelligence. However, the announcement did not provide details on the deployment timeline, the specific AI systems to be used, data verification procedures or measurable targets for the initiative.
The extent to which the collaboration improves early warning and business risk management will depend on how effectively incident reports are verified, analysed and translated into timely, reliable information for institutions and the public.
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