Executive Spotlight

Insights from leaders shaping the future.

Interviews, features and strategies from senior executives across finance, policy, energy and enterprise.

𝗕𝗨𝗦𝗜𝗡𝗘𝗦𝗦 𝗖𝗟𝗔𝗦𝗦: 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗡𝗘𝗖𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗦 𝗕𝗥𝗜𝗘𝗙 𝗢𝗖𝗧𝗢𝗕𝗘𝗥 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲
October 05, 2026

𝗕𝗨𝗦𝗜𝗡𝗘𝗦𝗦 𝗖𝗟𝗔𝗦𝗦: 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗡𝗘𝗖𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗦 𝗕𝗥𝗜𝗘𝗙 𝗢𝗖𝗧𝗢𝗕𝗘𝗥 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗙𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗤𝗨𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗛𝗔𝗦 𝗕𝗘𝗚𝗨𝗡October changes the pace.We are now in the final quarter of 2026, with three months left to make decisions, close opportunities, strengthen relationships and...

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THE FINTECH CEO QUESTION: AFTER THE PAYMENT, WHAT USEFUL PROBLEM CAN YOU SOLVE NEXT?
October 01, 2026

THE FINTECH CEO QUESTION: AFTER THE PAYMENT, WHAT USEFUL PROBLEM CAN YOU SOLVE NEXT?

HabariPay’s ₦7.81bn ($5.9m) six-month profit is a case study in turning payment activity into a business that earns.A fintech can process billions in payments and still struggle to...

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Two Listening Lounges, One Bigger Conversation About Africa’s Capital Markets
September 30, 2026

Two Listening Lounges, One Bigger Conversation About Africa’s Capital Markets

From the Dangote Refinery IPO to infrastructure, wealth creation and the future of investing in Africa, two Global Markets Listening Lounges brought together more than 100 people for...

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VIMLA APPADOO: MATERNITY. MOMENTUM. MARKET CONFIDENCE.
September 14, 2026

VIMLA APPADOO: MATERNITY. MOMENTUM. MARKET CONFIDENCE.

Vimla Appadoo, Co-Founder and CEO of Honey Badger, shares her experience of navigating maternity as a founder, building a business that can operate beyond its founder, and redefining...

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BUSINESS CLASS: THE CONNECTORS BRIEF. THE MOVES THAT WILL SHAPE THE REST OF THE YEAR. SEPTEMBER 2026
September 02, 2026

BUSINESS CLASS: THE CONNECTORS BRIEF. THE MOVES THAT WILL SHAPE THE REST OF THE YEAR. SEPTEMBER 2026

In this edition: UBA gets a new chairman as Tony Elumelu steps down after 12 years, Dangote Refinery moves closer to a potential $5 billion IPO, MTN’s proposed...

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TCC MONTHLY: THE CAPITAL YOU’RE NOT TRACKING August 2026
August 07, 2026

TCC MONTHLY: THE CAPITAL YOU’RE NOT TRACKING August 2026

In this edition: Lagos’ leading aesthetic physician makes the case for showing up polished, Q2 ends on firmer ground for the UK and Nigeria economy, 75 of you...

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Aesthetic Capital: Dr. Chuka Imo on Leadership, Longevity and the Return on Looking Well
July 14, 2026

Aesthetic Capital: Dr. Chuka Imo on Leadership, Longevity and the Return on Looking Well

Every form of capital creates advantageFinancial capital creates opportunity. Social capital opens doors. Intellectual capital builds expertise. Reputational capital earns trust. Increasingly, another form of capital is shaping...

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Seplat Energy’s Masterclass in Leadership Evolution and Strategic Succession
June 13, 2026

Seplat Energy’s Masterclass in Leadership Evolution and Strategic Succession

At The Connectors Code, we pay close attention to the moments where leadership, market confidence and strategic positioning intersect. Seplat Energy’s recently announced board and executive leadership transition...

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Cybersecurity as a Competitive Advantage
May 12, 2026

Cybersecurity as a Competitive Advantage

Looking ahead, can strong cybersecurity become a strategic advantage for fintech companies rather than simply a compliance requirement?Yes, but only if it’s treated as a business capability, not...

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Board Oversight and Governance
May 12, 2026

Board Oversight and Governance

What role should a board play in overseeing cyber risk in a fintech company, and how early should companies consider bringing cybersecurity expertise onto the board?The board’s role...

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The Founder’s Insider Advantage Why Positioning Now Matters As Much As What You Build
April 15, 2026

The Founder’s Insider Advantage Why Positioning Now Matters As Much As What You Build

There is a version of fundraising that most founders know: build a deck, identify investors, send outreach, take meetings, close a round. It is a process built on...

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What are your Weekend Habits?
March 13, 2026

What are your Weekend Habits?

By Friday evening, most professionals are exhausted. The week has been full of meetings, expectations, decisions, performance, visibility.You have been “on” for days…. And then the weekend comes.For...

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Cyber Security in the Boardroom™ With Jummy Olaiya| Cybersecurity as a Signal of Leadership Maturity and Investor Confidence
February 19, 2026

Cyber Security in the Boardroom™ With Jummy Olaiya| Cybersecurity as a Signal of Leadership Maturity and Investor Confidence

For many years, cybersecurity was rarely part of investor or boardroom capital discussions. It was seen as an operational safeguard. Necessary, but peripheral. A technical function designed to...

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AI: The CEO's AI Blind Spot: Are You Surviving Local, But Losing Global?
February 10, 2026

AI: The CEO's AI Blind Spot: Are You Surviving Local, But Losing Global?

By Faith Manuel - Finance Transformation & AI Strategy Expert.The year is 2026. You are a CEO in Lagos, expertly navigating unreliable power, volatile exchange rates, and infrastructural...

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Cyber Security in The Board Room - With JUMMY OLAIYA
February 04, 2026

Cyber Security in The Board Room - With JUMMY OLAIYA

For many years, cybersecurity lived comfortably in the technology function. It was discussed in terms of firewalls, system uptime, and compliance dashboards, often several layers removed from boardroom...

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What Does “Good” Look Like in the Modern Era of Work?
January 25, 2026

What Does “Good” Look Like in the Modern Era of Work?

In today’s world of work, doing your job well is no longer enough to guarantee leadership roles or progression. Strong performance does not automatically mean you are seen...

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From Davos to the Boardroom: What Jumoke Oduwole’s Conversation with CNN’s Richard Quest Means for Modern Leaders
January 20, 2026

From Davos to the Boardroom: What Jumoke Oduwole’s Conversation with CNN’s Richard Quest Means for Modern Leaders

At Davos this week, Nigeria’s Minister for Industry, Trade and Investment, Jumoke Oduwole, spoke to CNN’s Richard Quest about two concepts that should spark deep reflection with every...

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2026. A Year of Strategic Fluency and Value Realisation
January 11, 2026

2026. A Year of Strategic Fluency and Value Realisation

Every new year arrives with its own wave of: New goals. New plans. New ambitions. For modern professionals, executives and founders, today’s pace of change calls for more than...

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Is Your Career Evolving Or Simply Aging
January 11, 2026

Is Your Career Evolving Or Simply Aging

Most careers do not fail. They fade. Not because people stop working hard, but because their professional structures remain frozen while their lives expand. Responsibilities deepen, perspective matures,...

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Reflecting on a Year of Strategic Impact
December 31, 2025

Reflecting on a Year of Strategic Impact

As the year draws to a close, we pause to reflect on what has quietly taken shape across the leadership landscape. In a year defined by shifting economic realities,...

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Repositioning in times of Transition: Part 2 - VISIBILITY
November 28, 2025

Repositioning in times of Transition: Part 2 - VISIBILITY

The world of work and business is shifting in ways we cannot ignore. Many of us are navigating change, leading through extreme uncertainty, or rethinking how we show...

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Leadership in a Time of Transition: Inside the CBN–LBS Dialogue Shaping Nigeria’s Economic Future
November 23, 2025

Leadership in a Time of Transition: Inside the CBN–LBS Dialogue Shaping Nigeria’s Economic Future

Last October, the Wheeler Institute for Business and Development at London Business School hosted a policy dialogue with Olayemi Cardoso , Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria,...

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Repositioning in Times of Transition
November 12, 2025

Repositioning in Times of Transition

THE SHIFTING LANDSCAPE SERIES PART 1. Navigating a World That Will Not Stand Still We are living through one of the most unpredictable moments in modern professional history. Policies...

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