“If the powers that be in the NPP knew they were going to liberally distribute 65 free seats among their acquaintances, political favorites, family members and townsfolk as if they were serving champagne among friends at a local bar, why would they encourage filling of nominations and campaign activity...
The number of nations that committed to the Maya Declaration and the G-20 Financial Inclusion Action Plan, as well as strategies and targets set by individual governments, attest to the renewed interest in promoting financial inclusion in recent years.
The Centre for Financial Inclusion at Accion (CFI) defines full financial...
“Rather fail with honor than succeed by fraud”.
Sophocles
Last week, I looked at the resurgence of digital frauds which is emanating from the increased use of digital banking by customers. It is always a fact that not every customer can take advantage of this opportunity of contactless banking. This is...
positioning your business for post COVID-19
“Every business that serves the needs of its customers deserve growth and profitability - and as much as profitability is a necessity, they must strategically position themselves for it. They must tailor their services to fit the target market; they must be recognisable...
“Nothing is impossible, the word itself says I'm possible"!
-Audrey Hepburn
It seems heart-warming to see how opportunities are being taken amidst the COVID 19 crisis. Living in this era brings with it, mixed emotions- the good, the bad and the ugly. For every venture that institutions are undertaking, it has...
Globally, many businesses have transitioned to remote working. This has forced many corporations to help their workforce develop new working cultures and work ethics. Locally, here in Ghana, the story is not much different. I have held sessions with thought leaders and business managers on how they can gradually...
Success is possible in the midst of difficulties
The reality of life is that it is not easy. As we move along to grasp our aspirations, we face obstacles. Some of the obstacles come with a sense of invincibility. Obstacles are mountains that seek to obstruct our advancement. An obstacle...
It rolled out in a blast...an ominous saga
It rolled out in a burst of rebellious anger
Sounding just like righteous anger
The sky was its high to fly
No pest could limit its fly high
As it gathered a million moths to its flame
It took all by a whirling storm
And stormed all around...all...
“Home is not where we live; home is where we belong.” – African proverb
All around us, leadership has become trendy. Maybe it is the power, or the perks that come with it. Whichever it is, many are the individuals who now desire and actually think of themselves as leaders....
Maya Angelou once said, “People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”
Two weeks ago, I shared a few practical tips on how banks can use relationship banking to protect their customers’ funds. Last week, I...