In the wake of the untimely passing of Herbert Wigwe, CEO of Access Bank, in a devastating helicopter accident, the institution has swiftly announced a transitional leadership arrangement. Access Holdings Plc, the overseeing entity of Access Bank, disclosed that Bolaji Agbede, a seasoned senior founding executive director within the bank,...

As of March 8, 2024, Delta Corporation Limited is the most valuable company in Africa, with a market cap of $32.49 billion. Following it are Naspers Limited ($28.57 billion) and Firstrand Limited ($19.67 billion). Africa’s top five most valuable companies include some of the world’s most renowned brands: Standard Bank...

As of March 8, 2024, TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY LIMITED is the most valuable company in Asia, with a market cap of $605 billion. Following it are Samsung Electronics Company Limited ($366 billion) and TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION ($340 billion). Asia’s top five most valuable companies include some of the world’s...

As of March 8, 2024, Saudi Arabian Oil Company is the most valuable company in the Middle East, with a market cap of $2045 billion. Following it are International Holding Company ($239 billion) and ABU DHABI NATIONAL ENERGY COMPANY ($93.06 billion). The Middle East's top five most valuable companies include...

As of March 8, 2024, Novo Nordisk is the most valuable company in Europe, with a market cap of $554 billion. Following it are LVMH ($453 billion) and ASML Holding NV ($391 billion). Europe's top five most valuable companies include some of the world’s most renowned brands: Nestlé (No. 4,...

In the quest for higher profits and increased productivity, organizations often review market trends, optimize efficiencies, and fine-tune operations. Yet, behind every profit margin and productivity metric lies an often overlooked factor: organizational trauma–silently draining resources, stifling potential, and sabotaging the organization’s ability to effectively meet its mission. As human...

Organizational leaders often grapple with balancing objectives, strategy, and tactics (OST) for the upcoming business year. While strategic blueprints are drafted with enthusiasm, maintaining focus and momentum as the year progresses can be challenging. At the onset of a fiscal year, businesses are often driven by ambition, enthusiastically mapping out...

You want your working culture to say something about your organization. But what is it saying right now? Companies with a thriving and supportive workplace boast better performance. In 2022, almost half of the more culture-forward organizations experienced a significant increase in revenue, much higher than the 9% of their...

As of February 13, 2024, Carlos Slim Helu has a net worth of US$98.7 billion, making him the wealthiest person in the telecom industry. Sunil Mittal follows in second place with $8.8 billion, while Rocco Commisso ranks third with $6.9 billion, and Xavier Niel comes in fourth with $6.9 billion....