Preparing for airport health emergency
EKELEM AIRHIHENSeptember 10, 2024
One area of collaboration by members of the airport community is in handling public health emergencies. With the continued speed and scope of human travel internationally, there will be a global transport network for infectious diseases such that there is a possibility of pathogens being introduced into non-endemic areas. Airports play a critical role […]
Nigerian businesses overlook data protection, physical security link
Michael IreneSeptember 10, 2024
In 2023, the Nigeria Data Protection Bureau (NDPB) launched investigations into over 110 companies for data breaches, targeting industries such as banking, telecommunications, and gaming. These investigations highlighted a concerning trend: while businesses have been focusing on physical security, they often neglect the crucial link between protecting their physical assets and securing their digital data. […]
Embracing the power of your voice
LILIAN CHUDEY PRIDESeptember 3, 2024
Embracing the power of one’s voice allows for self-expression as conveying one’s thoughts, feelings and ideas clearly fosters authenticity and confidence. Amplifying one’s voice can empower one to advocate for oneself and others, leading to increased self-esteem, influence, connection, visibility, advocacy, improved mental health and problem-solving, which lead to personal growth, stronger connections and positive […]
Sustaining the good news from Africa aviation
EKELEM AIRHIHENSeptember 2, 2024
The African Airlines Association, the organisation which represents the interests of airlines in Africa, reported recently: “In the Q1 of 2024, African airlines experienced robust growth in ASKs and RPKs Level exceeding 2023 with 18% and 19% respectively. This uptick signifies a promising trend in air travel demand across the continent, reflecting increased connectivity and […]
Why Pastor Ashimolowo took a stock market beating 2005/2006
TUNDE OYEDOYINSeptember 2, 2024
TUNDE OYEDOYIN Tunde Oyedoyin is a London-based personal finance coach and founder of Money Intelligence Coaching Academy, a specialist academy of personal finance. He can be reached as follows: +447846089587 (WhatsApp only); E-mail: tu5oyed@gmail.com In investment circles, especially among fund managers and stockbrokers, there’s a saying that you “invest for the long term.” There’s a […]
Your business needs BIA & BCP: Turkish Resort lessons
Michael IreneSeptember 2, 2024
Greetings from Antalya, Turkey! I recently found myself in this picturesque haven, where the blend of turquoise waters and ancient ruins creates an atmosphere of utter relaxation. Yet, amid the tranquillity, I couldn’t help but let my mind wander to the ‘what ifs’— a habit of those of us in the consultancy world. What if […]
Go for Zenith
TUNDE OYEDOYINAugust 27, 2024
TUNDE OYEDOYIN Tunde Oyedoyin is a London-based personal finance coach and founder of Money Intelligence Coaching Academy, a specialist academy of personal finance. He can be reached as follows: +447846089587 (WhatsApp only); E-mail: tu5oyed@gmail.com As a sequel to last week’s column, let me begin by saying you consider putting things in place in line […]
Telemetry data: Balancing innovation, privacy, and security
Michael IreneAugust 27, 2024
A global financial institution recently faced a significant challenge — it needed to improve its cybersecurity measures without compromising customer trust. To do this, the institution began collecting telemetry data from its vast network of customer interactions, such as login attempts, transaction patterns, and device information. The goal was to identify unusual behaviours that could […]
Cargo for airport viability
EKELEM AIRHIHENAugust 27, 2024
Imagine travelling through Benin City airport in Nigeria from Lagos, the nation’s economic capital. The traveller goes online, orders plantain from Ohosu and it is delivered as the flight arrives. Same applies to someone travelling through Asaba, Osubi or Umuleri and orders yam tubers from Oyoko market in Abavo, shrimps from riverine Niger Delta communities, […]
Accelerating Africa’s renewable energy with innovative financing, policy support
ANA HAJDUKAAugust 20, 2024
ANA HAJDUKA Ana Hajduka, founder and chief executive officer, Africa GreenCo, is a qualified lawyer in both England & Wales and the State of New York, and is an infrastructure and energy professional with more than 20 years’ experience in a variety of transactions including project finance, public-private partnerships and project development, working on energy […]