Emotional support animals and the passenger
EKELEM AIRHIHEN
February 28, 2023
Emotional Support Animals (ESA) are pets that provide emotional support and comfort so that individuals can deal with challenges which might in any way compromise the quality of life of the person. So the individual with mental or emotional condition can function normally on a daily basis with the presence of a dog or pet. […]
Nigerian companies need to consider DPOs and DPCs
Michael IreneFebruary 28, 2023
I’ve often been asked in various meetings, especially with Nigerian stakeholders, why they need to have data protection officers or data privacy champions within their organisations. Outside the fact that the Nigerian Data Protection Bureau (NDPB) has made this a requirement in certain areas, I enumerate in this piece why companies should consider having data […]
Balloons and opportunities for aviation in Africa
EKELEM AIRHIHENFebruary 20, 2023
It is reported that the hot air balloon is the first successful flight technology which carried human beings. Jean-Francois Pilatre de Rozier was said to have carried out the first hot air balloon flight on November 21, 1783 in Paris, France. The balloon used was the handwork of the Montgolfier brothers. A hot air balloon […]
Nigerian companies and the Digital Online Resiliency Act
Michael IreneFebruary 20, 2023
The Digital Online Resiliency Act (DORA) is a legislation that has been passed by the EU Commission and they’ve given companies till 17 January 2025 to get in line. What does this mean for Nigerian companies? The act aims to foster resilience of digital systems in the EU and globally, especially in the wake of […]
An apparent mismanagement of a good policy!
Victor OgiemwonyiFebruary 20, 2023
BY VICTOR OGIEMWONYI Victor Ogiemwonyi, a retired investment banker, sent in this contribution from Ikoyi, Lagos. He can be reached via comment@businessamlive.com The recent Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) naira redesign and currency swap policy was controversial from the very beginning as it divided commentators and analysts. The whole country was talking about it. […]
CBN and the imperative of brand damage control
Sola OniFebruary 20, 2023
BY SOLA ONI Sola Oni, an integrated communications strategist, Chartered Stockbroker and Commodities Broker, is the Chief Executive Officer, Sofunix Investment and Communications. You can reach him at onisola2000@yahoo.com In his executive summary of what constitute strong brands, a global business consultant, Nick Cober, says such brands focus on their niche, remain consistent, reflect […]
On communication, managing crisis and public governance
OLUFEMI ADEDAMOLA OYEDELEFebruary 20, 2023
Communication is the transmission or transfer of information from the transmitter to the receiver. The term can also refer to the message being transmitted itself or the field of inquiry studying these transmissions. This is also known as communication studies or mass communication. Communication can be verbal or non-verbal (sign, body language, writing, prints, artwork […]
How businesses can mitigate post-election scenarios and political risks
BOLARINWA ONAOLAPOFebruary 13, 2023
BY BOLARINWA ONAOLAPO Bolarinwa Onaolapo, an Environment Social and Governance (ESG) consultant and corporate advisor with FSA credential (SASB/IFRS), is the chief executive officer and principal consultant, HighEnd Strategies Limited, Lagos Nigeria. He can be reached via comment@businessamlive.com Nigeria is in an electoral season which encompasses electioneering campaigns, election, post-election and transition periods. […]
On implementing the Single African Air Transport Market
EKELEM AIRHIHENFebruary 13, 2023
The Single African Air Transport Market ( SAATM) is the first flagship project in the African Union’s “Agenda 2063”. It was launched and established on 28th January, 2018, during the 30th Ordinary Session of the African Union Assembly held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The SAATM is seen as being critical to the integration agenda of […]
Naira Redesign Policy: Where do we go from here?
Adolphus AletorFebruary 13, 2023
It is no longer news that Nigeria, through the Central Bank of Nigeria, has been faced with the problem of executing a currency redesign policy introduced three months ago. The initial criticism seems to have received justification as the aftermath of the expiration has left a sour taste in the mouths of Nigerians. While critics […]