Analyst Insight

On a crisp autumn morning, as I sipped my very black coffee, my phone buzzed with an alert: a notification from my phone, advising me to take an umbrella for an expected afternoon drizzle. This seemingly mundane moment of digital foresight is a microcosm of the monumental shifts occurring in global governance, driven by the […]

As airports continue to look ahead towards increasing passenger numbers, Africa will need to explore the many potentials in airport advertising income to help boost revenue and their ability to improve on and sustain the passenger experience which is good for the bottom line.  Increasingly air travel is becoming more accessible and common and more […]

In the evolving landscape of data privacy and protection, the enactment of the Nigerian Data Protection Act (2023) stands as a landmark development. This groundbreaking legislation heralds a significant leap forward in safeguarding personal data and ensuring privacy rights are honoured across Nigeria. My journey through the complexities of data protection has led me to […]

Aviation has continued to adapt as demands are placed on it. In a globally connected world this industry has remained very dynamic and continues to evolve. At the 2024 Changi Aviation Summit in Singapore, Willie Walsh, director general of the International Air Transport Association, said: “I’m pleased to say that the progress and recovery of […]

As a seasoned privacy expert entrenched in the complexities of data stewardship, I’ve witnessed first-hand the monumental shift that blockchain architectures are catalysing within the digital economy. The synergy between blockchain and privacy is not merely a fortuitous convergence but a critical evolutionary step in the maturation of our digital infrastructure. The premise of blockchain […]

In a recent report credited to the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association Air Safety Institute, it was revealed that fatal flight training accidents were cut in half between 2000 and 2019. Andrew Walton, the director of safety at Liberty University, is quoted as saying: “The good news is that flight training is getting safer.” He […]

Introduction Risk-based approach, a combination of Risk-based supervision (RBS) and risk-based capital (RBC) regulation, has been identified as an imperative to enhance insurance market development in any country including Nigeria. Thus, the need to introduce a risk-based approach (and to depart from a static and rules-based Approach to define acceptable behaviour) has been in the […]

Retail and food and beverages (F&B) commercial activities are a major source of non-aeronautical revenues at airports. When well developed at an airport, these commercial activities can contribute significantly to the revenue of an airport. They also enhance the passenger experience at an airport. This calls for airports to adapt their food and beverage offerings […]