Learning across hierarchies was not a phrase I knew early in my career, but it is exactly what happened. I was the engineer. He held a different role. By every formal measure the organisation had available, I outranked him. I had the degree, the grade and the professional designation. He had none of those things. […]
Data localisation compliance is about to become the defining data protection challenge for Nigeria’s financial sector. The Central Bank of Nigeria has drawn a firm line: by January 1, 2027, every bank, fintech, mobile money operator, and payment service provider operating in Nigeria must store and manage all payment transaction data locally. The directive is […]
What Prize-Giving in Technology Is Really For: SMARP 2026 AI and Robotics Prize SMARP 2026 AI and Robotics Prize? Some years ago, a young man won a book through one of the free technology competitions I ran online, back when we were just starting out. I do not remember the exact competition but I believe […]