On regulations, regulators and business
Michael Irene
April 19, 2021
Regulations and regulators play a critical role in any community. It can protect citizens and prevent exposures to unwarranted risks. The Nigerian Security and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently reminded Capital Market Operators (CMOS) in Nigeria that only foreign securities registered in Nigeria may be sold or offered for sale or subscription to the Nigerian public. […]
Strengthening information management systems to improve end-to-end transparency
Michael IreneApril 12, 2021
Companies are aware that creating a solid information management system such as having the right policies, training staffs and having business structures that manage end-to-end data flow makes them transparent and builds better customer loyalty. Companies have various ways of assessing problems and opportunities that may exist in an ever-changing data-driven economy. Yet, some […]
PR and Marketing: Birds of a feather?
Stanley OlisaApril 12, 2021
By Stanley Olisa I have consistently resisted the urge to pen down my thoughts on this subject, but it keeps popping up as a topic I should dwell on in my PR article series. Public relations and marketing and the similitude or otherwise between them have always been the focal point of hot debates […]
The security principle in data protection regulation
Michael IreneApril 6, 2021
There are so many components within the Nigerian Data Protection Regulation (NDPR), and even in the European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), that needs consistent unpacking. One component that raises many questions is the security principle. How can it be achieved, and what needs to be in place? The security principle is a web. […]
Will the Naira ever return to its former glory?
Lukman OtunugaApril 5, 2021
By Lukman Otunuga, Senior Research Analyst at FXTM There was a time when the Naira was worth almost twice as much as the Dollar and equivalent to the British Pound. Almost three decades later, the local currency is valued at N407 per Dollar and N559 per Pound on the spot rate, N380 per Dollar […]
Avoid sabotaging the customer experience post-Covid-19
Airhihen EkelemApril 5, 2021
By AIRHIHEN EKELEM Customer experience is about empathy. It is about being in the shoes of the customer. Since the inception of the pandemic, customers have gone through several emotional challenges. So too have employees. Working from home has its own challenges. Health concerns and pressures as a result of possible job losses or […]
Some thoughts on cookie consent
Michael IreneMarch 23, 2021
These days, almost every website requires individuals to fill consent form or affirmatively agree to allow the site to place cookies on individuals’ devices. In addition to that, some companies wouldn’t allow you to browse through their website if you don’t allow cookies consent. Some companies believe that once you have a website, have a […]
Big data, ethics & regulation and the future
Michael IreneMarch 15, 2021
From all indications and numerous researches, businesses will rely heavily on the use of big data. Companies want to know their customers deeply. They want to suggest items to them and serve them better. Enter big data. Richard Herschel and Virginia Miori, in their paper titled, Ethics and Big Data, argue that the use […]
Need to trigger data protection impact assessment
Michael IreneMarch 8, 2021
Mark started working with this new fintech company as one of the software developers. He knows how to make products that make customers’ life easy. Now, his new employers want him to manage and produce a product for delivery before the end of the quarter. Excited, Mark gathers his team, and they begin to look […]
The bull run still has legs despite inflation concerns
Hussein SayedMarch 1, 2021
By Hussein Sayed, Chief Market Strategist at FXTM Inflation threats and rising bond yields have been the dominant market topics over the past several weeks. Many investors fear the latest selloff in bonds and rise in long term interest rates will put an end to the fastest and strongest bull market in history. Significantly, it […]