Getting the Board on board GRC implementation

November 25, 2019

By Dr. Emmanuel Moore ABOLO   GRC is about a philosophy of business in which the organization is looking at governance, risk, and compliance [GRC] from a holistic perspective across islands of responsibility. In the past and in many organisations, these islands of responsibility were not communicating with each other causing significant issues and a […]

Microfinance Clinic

November 25, 2019

By Adolphus Abraham   A few days ago I was invited to speak on Microfinance and Entrepreneurs: Opportunities and Options at The Enterprise Hubs Open Day; a topic and incidence that have now led to this column. The Enterprise Hubs is a one-stop location that portends great meeting opportunity for businesses. While preparing my slides, […]

Introspection on data protection (2)

November 18, 2019

By Michael Irene Twitter: @moshoke   Having got a historical glimpse of data protection regulations and its motivations, can one conclude that companies like MTN, Infinix, just to mention those two, who collect and process personal data about Nigerians violate human rights? The simple and short answer is yes. Read Infinix’s privacy policy and you […]

Will Central Bank of Nigeria cut interest rates in November?

November 18, 2019

By Lukman Otunuga     Nigeria inflation report under the spotlight Dollar supported by lingering risk-off mood Gold extends rebound on weak China data   Rising inflationary pressures are certainly weakening the case for the Central Bank of Nigeria to cut interest rates from 13.5% anytime soon. Investor expectations over a November rate cut have […]

New technology: Threat or opportunities

November 18, 2019

By Irene Peter Atolo   “Good morning sir. I really want to appreciate you for your kind support. I am so grateful sir. “I have not really had time to discuss my induction ceremony with you sir. It was a great experience but there were a lot of frightening threats. The accounting profession has been overtaken […]

Practical consideration in GRC implementation (2)

November 18, 2019

By Dr. Emmanuel Moore ABOLO   Implementation of new initiatives in GRC may be an arduous task for many organisations. With multiple views and aspects of GRC, it can be difficult to know where to begin. From my experience working on several GRC projects, these are the key process steps to a successful GRC implementation: […]

Introspection on data protection (1)

November 12, 2019

By Michael Irene, PhD     In contemporary business, the collection, use, and possession of personal data remain vital. Without it, businesses would struggle to serve customers and carry out the necessary market analysis. Yet, most approaches to collecting and storing personal data borders on intrusion and trampling on human rights.  In this three-part article, I […]

The Statement of Profit or Loss

November 12, 2019

By Irene Peter Atolo     My shareholder-activist friend always asks anyone he sees at the venue of an Annual General Meeting (AGM), where he owns equity interest: Se aje ere? (Did we make a profit?)  If the answer is in the affirmative, my friend would dance and if it is negative his mien told a […]

What does Brexit mean for the Nigerian economy?

November 6, 2019

Will the Central Bank of Nigeria pull the rate cut trigger?

By Lukman Otunuga, Senior Research Analyst, FXTM       After more than 1200 days after Britain voted to leave the European Union, the country still remains in the trading bloc, pondering exactly how to leave. Although the October 31 “do or die” Brexit deadline has been extended to January 2020, this is simply kicking […]