Embracing privacy to navigate digital evolution
Michael Irene
December 4, 2023

MICHAEL IRENE, PhD Michael Irene, CIPM, CIPP(E) certification, is a data and information governance practitioner based in London, United Kingdom. He is also a Fellow of Higher Education Academy, UK, and can be reached via moshoke@yahoo.com; twitter: @moshoke The digital landscape is undergoing a significant transformation as the era of third-party cookies comes to an […]
African eurobond contagion?
CORONATION A.M.
November 27, 2023

Nigerian eurobonds good value ANALYST INSIGHT: CORONATION A.M. Holders of sub-Saharan Africa eurobonds have had a difficult time of late. Just over a year ago Ghanaian eurobonds reached extraordinary yields as the country went into a restructuring programme with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Lately, it has been the turn of Ethiopian eurobonds to […]
Securing a high value exit in a burgeoning African M&A market
VICTOR BASTA
November 27, 2023

Victor Basta is chief executive officer at DAI Magister, a specialist bank focused on M&A exits and larger financing rounds. Prior to Magister, Victor was founder and managing partner of Arma Partners LLP; global co-head of Broadview prior to its sale to Jefferies, and an Adjunct Professor of Entrepreneurship at INSEAD, as well as past […]
The processes in pushing business efficiency to prosperity
OLUFEMI ADEDAMOLA OYEDELE
November 27, 2023

Businesses rely on the efficiency of the factors of production to achieve prosperity. These factors of production include: land, labour, entrepreneur and capital. Land, also known as dry land, ground, or earth, is the solid terrestrial surface of the earth not submerged by the ocean or another body of water. It is the medium for […]
Beyond knowing what the customer wants
EKELEM AIRHIHEN
November 27, 2023

Knowing what the customer wants and what makes for a positive customer experience at the airport is very important. It is a very rigorous process which brings out insights that an airport can use to make for better passenger journeys. Beyond knowing what the customer wants will be the actions taken as a result of […]
Power of data: How understanding data can transform Nigeria’s future
Michael Irene
November 27, 2023

In the dynamic landscape of Nigeria’s burgeoning digital transformation, the profound importance of comprehending data intelligence and the critical role it plays in tandem with data privacy comes sharply into focus. This exploration spans the rich tapestry of the Nigerian context, unravelling the layers of data-driven advancements and the imperative of safeguarding personal information in […]
Collaborative regulatory innovation to unlock Africa’s digital potential
Michael Irene
November 20, 2023

I just came back from the International Association of Privacy Professionals Data Protection Conference #DPC2023 in Brussels, and the conversations covered mostly generative AI, and other important data privacy governance topics. The discussion surrounding data protection challenges in Africa and the evolving legal framework left me both inspired and contemplative. The discourse, particularly around the […]
Humanising the passenger experience at the airport
EKELEM AIRHIHEN
November 20, 2023

Two recent experiences in Europe and the Middle East have brought up this subject matter. To us in Africa it is not new. We call out our bus stops in Lagos rather than ring a bell to alert the driver or listen to the recorded information. Riding a train from Lagos to Ibadan you can […]
Air navigation and the airport experience
EKELEM AIRHIHEN
November 14, 2023

As the world looks towards capacity expansion in aviation, Africa needs to keep an eye on its air navigation infrastructure and ensure that they are improved so that they add to the positive passenger experience. A positive airport experience will help sustain the contribution of aviation to the GDP of African states. Pilots do not […]
Applying ZTA in transforming healthcare security in Nigeria (2)
Michael Irene
November 14, 2023

Why Zero Trust matters in Nigerian healthcare Now, let’s explore why Zero Trust Architecture is not just a buzzword but a necessity in Nigeria’s healthcare industry. Case 1: Patient data protection Imagine a scenario where a patient’s medical records, including sensitive health information, are stored in a hospital’s database. With traditional security models, once a […]