Analyst Insight

In today’s digitally-driven landscape, the payments industry is continuously evolving, with technology at the forefront of transformation. One of the most promising advancements in recent years is the integration of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) into payment systems. Generative AI has the potential to revolutionise payment processes, enhance security, and improve customer experiences. However, as with […]

Recently, the Global Business Travel Association, the world’s premier business travel and meetings trade organisation released their 2023 Business Travel Index Outlook. This trade association serves stakeholders across six continents as well as advocating for the $1.357 trillion global business travel and meetings industry. Africa will still need to make a lot of effort to […]

In today’s business landscape, the interconnected challenges of governance, risk management, and compliance (GRC) are becoming increasingly intricate. Against the backdrop of fast-paced technological changes, global expansion, and evolving regulatory frameworks, boards have an imperative responsibility to integrate GRC discussions into their regular agendas. Doing so is not just about regulatory adherence, it is about […]

Distances people walk in airports sometimes seem endless. Some of these walks may be spurred by business reasons and of course safety remains germane. African airport terminals are being remodelled and made bigger and one outcome of such is that passengers now walk longer distances.  These terminal buildings will have to be operated with an […]

As a Data Privacy expert, one of the most common questions I get asked is: “What’s the best privacy software solution to use?” It’s a tricky question to answer because ‘the best’ is subjective and highly dependent on an organisation’s unique needs, existing infrastructure, and compliance requirements. Nonetheless, we can discuss the pros and cons […]

In the age of digital connectivity, our online behaviours have become the currency that shapes the world of commerce. As Nigerians actively participate in the digital marketplace, it’s crucial to understand the methods companies employ to influence our purchasing decisions. Probabilistic tracking and behaviour tracking are two such methods that wield significant power in shaping […]

Smart looking pilots and air hosts and hostesses, beautiful aircraft and airport terminals are part of the attractiveness of aviation in Africa. Training skilled workforce in the industry is very expensive for the per capita income of many African countries. Added to the fact that administration of student loans is challenging, means that the supply […]

At the crossroads of digital transformation and financial inclusivity, Nigeria finds itself in the embrace of open banking — a paradigm shift that holds unparalleled promise and inevitable challenges. For Nigerian bank executives, grasping the intricacies of this new landscape becomes vital in ensuring not only market relevance but also institutional resilience. Why Open Banking […]

The most recent industry threat after the exchange rate challenge and trapped funds in the central bank is the closure of airspace over Niger Republic that has added to the costs of airlines as they now travel longer distances and hence burn more fuel. Recall that the same challenge applied to flying over Sudan as […]