Common privacy challenges and solutions for Fintechs in 2023
Michael Irene
February 13, 2023
The financial technology (fintech) industry has seen tremendous growth in recent years, with innovative new technologies and services that have transformed the way we manage our finances. However, as this industry continues to evolve, it is also facing new and increasingly complex privacy challenges. The sensitive financial data of millions of individuals is at risk, […]
Leveraging market timing in a period of uncertainty
Sola OniFebruary 6, 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 At the normative level, there is negative correlation between an increase in the nominal anchor, popularly called Monetary Policy Rate (MPR), and equity prices in […]
Voting to reconstruct and reshape Nigeria
MICHAEL OWHOKOFebruary 6, 2023
BY MICHAEL OWHOKO, PhD Mike Owhoko, a journalist, PR practitioner and author of the book, ‘The Language of Oil & Gas’, holds a doctorate in Political Science. He has worked mostly in the banking, oil and gas, and media industries and is the publisher of Media Issues, an online newspaper. He can be reached at […]
Promoting privacy enhancing technologies (PETs) in Africa
Michael IreneFebruary 6, 2023
Privacy Enhancing Technologies (PETs) are tools, methods and techniques designed to protect personal information and communication from unwanted surveillance and misuse. In Africa, the widespread use of technology, including the internet and mobile phones, has increased the demand for privacy-enhancing technologies. There is growing concern among African citizens about protecting their personal information and the […]
When Nigerian politicians don’t know when to stop!
Adolphus AletorFebruary 6, 2023
Several incidences in Nigeria have either tested the tenacity of the collective citizenry or the fragility of the cord that binds us as a people. Nigerians are liberal, patient and accommodating of their leaders, willing to support and give each one a chance to improve their lives. So, cycle after cycle, elections come with new […]
Airport railways: Making a difference to the passenger
EKELEM AIRHIHENFebruary 6, 2023
A rail connection gives a boost to an airport. Airports across Africa should not be left behind as there are immense benefits in getting right the connection between air and rail transport. The number of air rail links is also increasing around the world. This remarkable increase is fuelled by a desire to improve accessibility […]
What exactly is wrong with the naira redesign policy?
Adolphus AletorJanuary 30, 2023
Three months ago, the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Mr Godwin Emefiele, announced the policy to redesign the Naira. The denominations affected were N200, N500 and N1000. He had attributed the reason for the redesign to the shortfall between the money supply and money in banks, amongst other reasons. He affirms that over […]
Celebrating Data Protection Day
Michael IreneJanuary 30, 2023
January 28 each year is set aside to celebrate Data Protection Day! This day was created by the Council of Europe to raise a quasi-yearly awareness about the importance of prioritising data protection around the world. Whether you’re a data controller or data processor — this day serves as a reminder to companies about their […]
Airport food, beverage retail and passengers’ fond memories
EKELEM AIRHIHENJanuary 30, 2023
Technology is making a lot of difference to food and beverage sales at airports. The conventional brick and mortar restaurant model is confronted with a new generation of technology savvy travellers who will need to be satisfied at the airport by the variety of food and drinks on offer. In making offerings of food and […]
Earning people’s trust for the future of the web
Nitin GajriaJanuary 26, 2023
By Nitin Gajria, managing director, Google Africa Access to quality information has never been more important than it is today. We’re living through a pandemic; seeing a cost of living and energy crisis; witnessing a horrific war in Ukraine; and experiencing increasing climate crises across the globe. People rely on accessible and trusted information to […]