Cynthia Areh

Cynthia Areh

Sports Writer

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I find finds baking so therapeutic, that it got me through the Covid-19 pandemic in one piece.

Cynthia Areh is a power-packed international broadcast journalist with over 14 years of trailblazing experience in reporting, anchoring, and producing high-octane primetime daily newscasts.

Latest Articles by Cynthia Areh

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Sports Betting

Betting Against the Odds: Nigeria's Sports Betting Industry Faces Economic Knockout

Industry experts, like Yahaya Maikori, believe innovation and diversification will help operators survive, but without government collaboration and tech adoption, smaller operators may fold under financial pressure.

Cynthia Areh

2024-09-13

The Game-Changer: Sports Betting as a Catalyst for Nigerian Sports Development

Sports Betting

The Game-Changer: Sports Betting as a Catalyst for Nigerian Sports Development

Ken Egbas discusses the potential of sports betting to boost Nigeria's sports industry, emphasizing transparency, effective regulation, and innovative approaches. He highlights the launch of the Nigeria Sports Data Aggregator System (NiSDAS) as a step towards leveraging technology for better sports management.

Cynthia Areh

2024-08-06

AI in Nigeria Sports Betting

Sports Betting

Beating the Cheats: Nigeria's Tech-Driven Fight for Betting Integrity

Learn how AI is revolutionizing fraud detection, addressing challenges like match-fixing, underage betting, and illegal operations. Understand the role of regulatory bodies and the future of AI technology in ensuring betting integrity.

Cynthia Areh

2024-06-27

Sports betting in Nigeria

Sports Betting

Surviving the Storm: Nigerian Sports Betting Platforms Fight for Their Lives

Explore how Nigerian sports betting platforms like Frapapabet and Yanga Sports are navigating economic challenges under President Bola Tinubu's administration.

Cynthia Areh

2024-06-12

Nigeria's Sports Betting Tax Dilemma

Sports Betting

Betting on Balance: Nigeria's Sports Betting Tax Dilemma

Nigeria's new sports betting tax sparks debate among industry experts. Finance analyst Gbolahan Olojede highlights potential benefits, while i-gaming consultant Harrison Ehiaguina warns of risks to smaller operators and consumers.

Cynthia Areh

2024-05-24

 Bet9ja betting application opened in a phone in a football stadium

Sports Betting

"Betting on the Future: Sports Betting as an Unconventional Solution to Youth Unemployment in Nigeria"

Omofaye and Adeniji share their takes on sports betting in Nigeria.

Cynthia Areh

2024-05-01

Cynthia Areh

A master storyteller with an unparalleled knack for generating gripping story ideas, Areh is a force to be reckoned with when it comes to researching, writing, and editing broadcast-ready packages under immense deadline pressure. Currently blazing a path at Arise TV, Lagos, as a News Anchor, Reporter, and Producer, Areh commands the screen, anchoring prime-time programs on a weekly basis. Her interviews are masterclasses in engagement, fueled by in-depth research across a diverse range of topics from politics and energy to banking and oil & gas, plus sports