Week Ahead!: Nigeria inflation, Fed minutes and oil in focus
Lukman Otunuga
August 14, 2023
Lukman Otunuga, a senior market analyst at FXTM, is a data-focused global market analyst with nearly 10 years of experience specialising in managing client acquisition and retention in the EMEA regions. Inflationary pressures are gradually easing across the globe but remain rampant in Africa’s largest economy. Unlike the United States which has witnessed consumer […]
Aeroplanes are safest for travel
EKELEM AIRHIHENAugust 7, 2023
Though there are people who still fear to fly, evidence points to the fact that there is no need for such. The media tends to highlight accidents and run the risk of blowing them out of proportion. Air travel is reported to have resulted in 0.07 deaths for every one billion miles travelled. The data […]
Empowering data protection officers for success in Nigeria
Michael IreneAugust 7, 2023
The digital landscape continues to revolutionise the way businesses operate, the protection of sensitive data has become paramount. The stakes have never been higher, with cyber threats growing in sophistication, and data breaches leading to severe legal and reputational consequences. In Nigeria, the role of Data Protection Officers (DPOs) has emerged as a linchpin in […]
Discontinuance is the missing word
Anthony KilaAugust 7, 2023
By Anthony Kila Anthony Kila is a Jean Monnet professor of Strategy and Development. He is currently Centre Director at CIAPS; the Centre for International Advanced and Professional Studies, Lagos, Nigeria. He is a regular commentator on the BBC and he works with various organisations on International Development projects across Europe, Africa and the […]
FINTECH dynamism in the global financial system
OLUFEMI ADEDAMOLA OYEDELEAugust 7, 2023
Financial technology (popularly known as fintech) is the description of new technology that seeks to improve and automate the delivery and use of financial services. It is the adoption of technology for financial services that has disrupted the traditional financial methods. At its heart, fintech is utilised to help companies, business owners, and consumers better […]
Improving the integrity of African Passports
EKELEM AIRHIHENJuly 31, 2023
Negative emotions along with disruption to schedules accompany visa denial. When one considers the time and money spent in the visa application process, various feelings pass through the mind that are not in the least positive. The Henley Passport Index and Global Mobility Report is an original ranking of199 of the world’s passports, according to […]
Data protection principles as safeguard against AML fines, fraud
Michael IreneJuly 31, 2023
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a comprehensive data protection law that has transformed how companies handle personal data of EU citizens. While GDPR’s primary purpose is to protect individuals’ privacy rights, it also plays a crucial role in preventing Anti-Money Laundering (AML) fines and fraudulent activities. In this article, we will explore the […]
High temperatures, passenger comfort and aviation
EKELEM AIRHIHENJuly 24, 2023
When temperatures become very high as is being witnessed in many countries including Africa, delays, bumping and uncomfortably hot planes are likely to happen. Heatwaves can significantly impact passenger comfort and experience as it can add a hiccup to travel plans. Passengers and all involved in the transport and tourism business should adequately plan […]
Financial innovation: Lessons from UK’s payments regulation and open banking
Michael IreneJuly 24, 2023
As an esteemed speaker at the Westminster Business Forum, I had the honour of addressing a critical topic that lies at the heart of the financial landscape – the way forward for payments regulation in the United Kingdom and the realm of open banking. In this article, I delve into the key insights shared during […]
SMEs: Using communication as pivot in difficult times
Timi OlubiyiJuly 24, 2023
All small businesses and organisations need to figure out how to stay afloat and add value to their customers and audience during these challenging times. For businesses, be they micro, small or large, it has been a difficult time with the cost of running businesses in Nigeria like all other African countries. The review in […]