Data Gist Editorial
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Beyond expertise: the place of influence in data
Visibility means people see you; influence means something changes because they did. Abimbola Arowolo on earning influence through consistency, competence and honesty.
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When data meets culture
Technology solves a technical problem; the adoption problem is human. Elvis Odiase on the trust, leadership and behaviours behind analytics that people actually use.
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The invisible work behind great data teams
The best teams do not measure their effectiveness by how much they build, but by the value their work creates. Opeyemi Fabiyi on documentation, saying no,…
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Building data professionals, not just data skills
Anyone can learn SQL, Python or Power BI, but people trust professionals who consistently deliver value. Esther Anagu on thinking like a data professional, solving real…
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Navigating multiple disciplines: turning data into decisions
Being data-driven is less about the tools an organisation adopts and more about how effectively it turns data into decisions. Edidiong Esu on adaptability, data trust…
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Responsible AI and the future of data in Africa
AI built without you in mind will rarely work in your favour. Victor Omoboye on owning Africa’s data, and why governance has to come before speed.
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Behind the data: Ayoade Adegbite on the future of data and AI in Africa
The biggest mistake is copying AI solutions without copying context. Ayoade Adegbite on building data foundations first, and where Africa’s real opportunities lie.
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The power of curiosity
Data wasn’t the original plan; curiosity changed the course. Blessing Okeke on breaking into the field, learning without burning out, and what a data solutions architect…
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The architecture of cloud cost: a comprehensive analysis
Cloud cost is the price of renting the future. A pillar-by-pillar guide to compute, storage, networking and hidden service costs, and the FinOps discipline that keeps…
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The hidden systems behind smart decisions
Meaningful insights are only as strong as the infrastructure that supports them. Ahmed Oladapo on simplicity, observability and ownership, and why growth is a responsibility, not…
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Building data systems that scale
The real value of data lies in solving the right problems, not just building elegant systems. Musili Adebayo on discipline, failing fast, and why visibility matters…
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A strategic framework for flourishing in data: the 2026 guide
Thriving in data is not defined by the number of tools you know, but by your ability to think clearly, solve meaningful problems and stay relevant…