The association of characters of discharge from US military service with risk of suicide, as revealed by a study, underscores the critical role of data in understanding the complex phenomena in society. This finding is a cautionary tale that supports the call for suicide prevention services for individuals who lack honorable discharge from military service. Conversely, in Nigeria’s booming music scene, the lack of structure, policy, and data has caused a significant impediment in the growth of the industry, leaving artists without proper business infrastructure and renumeration.
CEO of Premier Records Limited, Michael Odiong, emphasizes the critical role of data in transforming the industry, decrying the current fragmented landscape without proper rights management and licensing. In both scenarios, data is not just analytical, but holds significant human consequences, underscoring the need for a more data-driven world.
