Baze University’s ‘The Revenants’ Wins CGMA Nigeria Business Challenge 2025

Baze University’s ‘The Revenants’ Wins CGMA Nigeria Business Challenge 2025

Abuja, Nigeria — Baze University, Abuja, has recorded a major academic milestone as its undergraduate team, The Revenants, emerged winners of the AICPA & CIMA Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA) Nigeria Business Challenge 2025, an annual business competition for undergraduate students which tasks them to solve a complex business case study to the satisfaction of seasoned business and financial executives.

The 2025 edition focused on developing practical strategies for the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) by Cipherwel, a hypothetical global security company operating in over 132 countries.

The winning team, Ugochukwu Udorji, Ninma Kolo, Jasmine Iliya, Tiffany Beh-Nubel, and Francis Onyilo (Course Adviser) excelled across all three competitive stages of the challenge.

The winning solution presented by The Revenants, titled “Cipherwel: A Bold New Strategy – AI Adoption for Business Growth,” stood out for its strategic depth, innovation, and real-world applicability. The team achieved an exceptional 296 out of 300 in the Assessment Category and 27 out of 30 in the Employability Category, reflecting both the strength of their business analysis and the judges’ confidence in their professional readiness.

Teams were evaluated on how effectively their proposals addressed Cipherwel’s business challenges and whether the judges would be willing to employ the students based on their performance. Over 60 teams from 10 top universities across Nigeria competed in the 2025 challenge, progressing through University and Regional Rounds before reaching the national finals.

In a decisive final round, The Revenants defeated Covenant University, the defending champions of the 2024 edition, and Thomas Adewumi University, to claim the 2025 title.

As overall winners, the team received a ₦1 million cash prize and a full scholarship to complete the CGMA FLP professional qualification, valued at approximately £3,000 per team member, about ₦20 million in total.

The victory underscores Baze University’s growing reputation for academic excellence, innovation, and leadership development, particularly in business, finance, and strategic thinking.