‘Fly Legal’ has become a growing concern 

Airport competition in an expanding market 

The pandemic boosted the popularity of chartered flights, which allows passengers to bypass many of the hassles of commercial flying. At the time of the Covid-19 pandemic, many air travellers preferred chartered flights to avoid crowded airport terminals and long security lines. This brought about a new challenge pointed out by aviation experts that it […]

Privacy and value in robust data governance framework

Data Protection Officers should be heart of innovation

There’s a phrase I hear tossed around a lot in conversations about data, particularly from the upper echelons of organisations: “exploitation and utilisation.” On the surface, it seems harmless enough. After all, businesses have always sought to make the most of their resources, right? But as someone who has spent years working in data protection, […]

Travel trends for the new year

Airport competition in an expanding market 

Understanding the customer and what they want is key to a positive customer experience and this is not limited to only the airport. As the world’s leading travel trend forecasting agency, Globetrender is known for its skill in predicting the changing ways people are exploring the world, and the forces of influence that are determining […]

Social media and Nigerian children’s mental health

Data Protection Officers should be heart of innovation

Social media has become an inseparable part of daily life. From WhatsApp conversations that span continents to the addictive pull of TikTok challenges, these platforms shape how people interact and view the world. For many, especially the young, social media offers an escape from reality, a digital playground full of entertainment and connection. But behind […]

Aviation cybersecurity should leave no nation behind 

Airport competition in an expanding market 

Recently the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO), a United Nations agency that promotes the safe and orderly development of international civil aviation, issued a statement that it is “actively investigating reports of a potential information security incident” that may have impacted tens of thousands of users’ data, such as names, addresses, and other personal information. […]

Global air transport outlook and imperatives for Africa

Airport competition in an expanding market 

The International Air Transport Association (IATA), the international association representing around 320 airlines accounting for 83 percent of global air traffic, in December 2024 released its semi-annual report on global outlook for air transport. The report takes a broad look at developments in the airline industry, the context in which it is operating, and the […]