Global Business insights

AI and war-driven geopolitics are rewriting global supply chains. Supply Chain Expert, Tosin Fasidi, explains why companies are shifting from legacy lowest-cost sourcing to resilient, regional, tech-enabled smart networks. Learn how generative AI improves risk sensing, supplier strategy, and procurement speed as inflation, tariffs, workforce aging, and conflict trigger shortages and price spikes.With the latest April PMI data hinting at stockpiling and delays, and as procurement moves from back office to boardroom, supply chain is now a performance lever. Get it right to stay competitive; get it wrong, and there is a price to pay.

Global power markets are shifting: geopolitics is lifting costs, renewables are becoming the cheapest new supply, and AI-driven demand is reviving interest in safer, affordable nuclear sources. In Nigeria, reforms could unlock investment and reliable electricity for homes, jobs, and growth.  This episode discusses a potential reset in the Nigeria power sector - under accomplished technocrats - new Minister-designate Joseph Tegbe and Special Adviser Dr. Lanre Babalola. There is a clear and urgent need for rapid action, efficient execution, and bold decisive initiatives. Abayomi Olarinmoye, Partner Andersen Consulting and Engr. Seun Faluyi, an industry veteran with over 30 yrs in Nigeria’s energy sector, also provide expert insights.

Talent and Skills Security Outlook for 2026 highlights how AI and geopolitics are transforming work, leadership, and value creation. With skills rapidly changing and roles evolving, organisations now prioritise Skill Security over Job Security. This episode explores trends such as training embedded in daily workloads, human-plus-AI talent models, dynamic workforce planning, and change barriers such as the emotional toll for people adapting to AI and marriage to old pre-AI models. The episode provides actionable guidance for Boards, executives, and HR leaders. Includes other Business Headlines.

Why did the UAE suddenly decide to leave OPEC—and what does it mean for global oil markets as the group’s influence wanes? In this episode we break down the tensions, quota conflicts, and strategic shifts that pushed one of OPEC’s most influential members to walk away. Is OPEC losing relevance in a rapidly changing energy world?