Google Trends Insights on Nigeria: – A Spatial Context on Security, Business, Economy, Food, and Living
Google Trends Insights on Nigeria: – A Spatial Context on Security, Business, Economy, Food, and Living In today’s data-driven world, Google Trends provides valuable insights into what people are searching for online. We present a spatial view of what Nigerians are searching for online. By analyzing trends in security, business, economy, food, and living conditions, in the states […]
Flood Risk Map Using Weighted Multi-Criteria Analysis (MCA)
Flood Risk Map Using Weighted Multi-Criteria Analysis (MCA) Flooding is one of the most devastating natural disasters, affecting millions of people worldwide. To mitigate its impact, accurate flood risk assessment is crucial. One effective method for generating a flood risk map is Weighted Multi-Criteria Analysis (MCA) combined with fuzzy logic to handle uncertainty in spatial data. Flood inundation maps […]
Population Intelligence as Competitive Advantage
Mapping Nigeria’s Population Density: Leveraging Meta’s High-Resolution Data for Socio-Economic Insights Introduction Population data is the backbone of infrastructure planning, disaster response, business expansion, and socio-economic development. With Meta’s high-density population datasets, we can now analyze population distribution at an unprecedented resolution—down to ward, LGA, and state levels in Nigeria. But why does this matter? When combined with Terrain, Elevation, […]
A Foray into Building footprint as a Sustainable Revenue Source for Local Governments in Nigeria
A Foray into Building footprint as a Sustainable Revenue Source for Local Governments in Nigeria Estimating taxation for an area using building footprints is a common approach in urban planning and revenue generation. Building footprints can provide valuable information such as the size, type, and location of structures, which can be used to estimate property […]
CULTURE OF IMPROVEMENT:
CULTURE OF IMPROVEMENT Simply put, “Culture is the sum total of all behaviours, relationships, comprehension, and interactions that fuel overall alignment via collective thoughts, words, and actions” (The Lean Handbook Anthony Manos, Chad Vincent, editors). A sustainable Lean culture relies on several key pillars: Continuous Improvement, Respect for People, Value-Driven Processes, and Leadership Commitment. These pillars work together […]
The Core Principles of Lean – A Guide to Maximizing Efficiency
The Core Principles of Lean – A Guide to Maximizing Efficiency Introduction Lean is a systematic approach to maximizing value while minimizing waste in any process. It originated from the Toyota Production System (TPS). Lean principles help businesses improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance customer satisfaction. The methodology is a proven approach to delivering greater […]
Geospatial Value Chain: Transforming Data into Action
Unlocking the Geospatial Value Chain: Transforming Data into Actionable Insights In today’s data-driven world, geospatial technology has emerged as a game-changer across industries. From supporting business and operational decisions to urban planning, disaster management, agriculture and logistics, the geospatial value chain is revolutionizing how we collect, analyze, and utilize location-based data. But what exactly is […]
Sustaining the Focus on Improvement
Sustaining the Focus on Improvement H Thomas Johnson (2009) in a forward to the Toyota Kata by Mike Rother came up with the acronyms MBM – Managing by means and MBR – Managing by results. The difference being the realisation that focus on organisation’s routines for improvement and adaptation (Kata), better define the pathway to […]