Busy airports and growing passenger numbers
EKELEM AIRHIHEN
February 4, 2025
A recent article reporting from OAG’s Global Airlines Schedules has revealed that Dubai International Airport has once again surpassed other global competitors such as Heathrow, Incheon, Changi, Amsterdam, Istanbul, Paris and Frankfurt as the busiest international airport in the world. To take the lead in global air traffic the airport handled 92.3 million passengers throughout […]
Avoiding ‘Death by DPIA’: A smarter approach to compliance
Michael IreneFebruary 4, 2025
Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) are a crucial element of privacy compliance, particularly under data protection laws. They help organisations assess and mitigate risks to individuals’ rights and freedoms when processing personal data. However, the growing reliance on DPIAs for almost every data-related project or integration has resulted in inefficiencies and frustration. Privacy teams are […]
Why you must keep investing in your financial education
TUNDE OYEDOYINFebruary 4, 2025
TUNDE OYEDOYIN Tunde Oyedoyin is a London-based personal finance coach and founder of Money Intelligence Coaching Academy, a specialist academy of personal finance. He can be reached as follows: +447846089587 (WhatsApponly); E-mail: tu5oyed@gmail.com After reading Reverend Mathew Ashimolowo’s revelation in August that he lost millions nearly twenty years ago, when he invested in the stocks […]
NCC’s telcos tariff increase: Balancing consumer protection, industry stability
TOBY PRINCEFebruary 4, 2025
TOBY PRINCE Toby Prince contributed this piece from Abuja In the heart of Nigeria’s digital economy, a story of patriotism and resilience unfolds. The telecommunications sector, a driving force behind the country’s growth, has been facing unprecedented challenges. Despite its significant contributions to Nigeria’s social and economic development, the sector has been struggling to […]
Tariffs risks, economic data add to uncertainty around Canadian dollar
David EngJanuary 27, 2025
David Eng Investment advisor, CFP, Sonora Wealth Group “The Canadian dollar continued to face challenges, hovering at a multi-year low as the market sees risks from US President Trump’s trade tariffs and their potential impact on Canada’s economic growth. Despite President Trump’s intentions, the absence of formal action has led to speculation that the […]
World markets show moderate optimism on Trump’s Davos speech
Quasar ElizundiaJanuary 27, 2025
Quasar Elizundia Research strategist, Pepperstone “Global markets closed the week with a tone of moderate optimism, driven by President Trump’s statements at the World Economic Forum, where he advocated for an immediate reduction in interest rates and a softer approach to imposing tariffs on China. However, uncertainty regarding the trade and fiscal policies of […]
Gold prices rally amid uncertainty, Trump’s lower interest rates call
Miro SvobodaJanuary 27, 2025
Miro Svoboda Investment advisor, Harbourfront Wealth – Sonora Wealth Group “Gold prices surged to three-month highs and could reach new records, driven by widespread market uncertainty and a weakening US dollar. The precious metal’s appeal as a safe-haven asset has increased, reflecting growing investor concerns about global economic stability. The market’s upward momentum has […]
When Brent, WTI rose above 1% to snap 6-day losing streak
Samer HasnJanuary 27, 2025
Samer Hasn Senior market analyst, XS.com The gains in crude come amid positive signs that a deal could be reached to avert a broader trade war between China and the United States. In addition, China and the Eurozone have unexpectedly provided a series of positive signs about their economies, helping to support oil price […]
Why your budget matters
TUNDE OYEDOYINJanuary 27, 2025
TUNDE OYEDOYIN Tunde Oyedoyin is a London-based personal finance coach and founder of Money Intelligence Coaching Academy, a specialist academy of personal finance. He can be reached as follows: +447846089587 (WhatsApponly); E-mail: tu5oyed@gmail.com First things first. In an earlier piece in December, yours truly asked: “Have you started thinking of next year?” Keep that at […]
Redefining privacy through advanced technology
Michael IreneJanuary 27, 2025
Dear reader, First you must be aware that every click, every tap, and every whispered query to a digital assistant you do online leaves a trace, making the concept of privacy feel like a fleeting shadow. Technology, once heralded as the great enabler of human connection and progress, has become a double-edged sword. […]