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open thread – November 21, 2025

It’s the Friday open thread! The comment section on this post is open for discussion with other readers on any work-related questi...

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my coworker is dating a teenager, talking about yo...

It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. My coworker is dating a teenager I work in retail and have younger coworkers r...

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South African entrepreneur Lelo Rantloane’s Ata Ca...

Ata Capital exits Novare, selling 26% stake to management, marking full ownership and a new chapter for the African investment fir...

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Investec, led by South African executive Fani Titi...

Investec ramps up mid-market growth in South Africa and the U.K., targeting stronger returns and deeper client relationships.

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Tech Jobs in Nigeria and Their Salaries

Discover some of the most in-demand tech jobs in Nigeria and what they actually pay in today’s market. ...

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how can we protect employees traveling to areas wi...

A reader writes: Sending in a question I truly never thought I would have to ask: what are some things that my organization, as an...

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I’m being asked to lead a training with no experti...

It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. I’m being asked to lead DEI training with no expertise in it I’m very happy to...

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Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote loses $1.4 bill...

Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote sees $1.4 billion drop so far in November amid share price declines.

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South African retail tycoon Giovanni Ravazzotti’s ...

Italtile’s share rebound lifts Giovanni Ravazzotti’s stake back above $400 million after months of pressure on the JSE.

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How Corps Members Can Get Jobs Faster After NYSC

Are you about to wear (or already wearing) that uniform and you don’t want to be jobless after POP? This article shows ...

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fancy olive oil, matching dog hoodies, and other c...

Last month, after talking about bad corporate gifts, we also talked about corporate gifts you actually liked, and here are some of...

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how can I tell a good employee she’s not likely to...

A reader writes: I recently received an email from an employee wanting to discuss her future with the company and opportunities fo...

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employee falls asleep in meetings, office party is...

It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. Employee keeps falling asleep in meetings I have an employee who joined the te...

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my networking meetings never lead anywhere

A reader writes: I’ve been looking to move to a new company for many months now, and recently a personal connection was able to in...

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let’s discuss: very big office battles over very s...

Sometimes the biggest battles at work — and definitely the funniest — are over very small things: the office-wide meltdown when ne...

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TotalEnergies to take 50% of OPL257 from Nigerian ...

Conoil Producing sells 50 percent of OPL257 to TotalEnergies, keeping 10 percent, advancing Nigeria’s offshore oil development.

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Mauritius-based investor Peter McAllister Todd’s A...

Peter McAllister Todd’s Afine stake drops $3.2 million as the small-cap property firm faces a sharp slide on the Johannesburg Stoc...

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Kenyan businessman Suresh Bhagwanji Shah set for $...

Kenyan businessman Suresh Bhagwanji Shah is set to earn $2.06 million after I&M Bank declared a stronger interim dividend.

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Patrice Motsepe-backed Harmony Gold eyes Newmont c...

Patrice Motsepe-backed Harmony Gold weighs a multibillion-dollar copper venture with Newmont in Papua New Guinea.

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Nigerian insurance mogul Oye Hassan Odukale’s Lead...

Leadway, chaired by Oye Hassan Odukale, completes its acquisition of PAL Pensions, strengthening its position in Nigeria’s pension...

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my employer has taken all flexibility out of worki...

A reader writes: I work for the government. A few months ago, changes were announced to our employment situation. Government emplo...

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coworker accidentally linked her nudes to our team...

It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. My coworker accidentally linked her nudes to our team Photoshop account My cow...

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how do I deal with the two-faced manager who laid ...

A reader writes: I’ve been working in the marketing department of a large company for nine years, in a somewhat specialized role. ...

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my new employee is someone I fired at my old job

A reader writes: I recently took a new job in my same industry and city. In my new role, I’ll have a team of eight reporting to me...

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am I too long-winded, employee leans on me for hel...

It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. Do I need to be less long-winded? How can I be less long-winded? I’m a senior ...

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How to Make Time for Thinking in a Busy Workplace

By its very nature, strategic thinking demands more than a passing thought. It requires reflection and the mental space to intelle...

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South African executive Thabo Mabe takes top job a...

South African executive Thabo Mabe is set to lead Dangote Sugar, driving $700 million expansion and growth at the sugar producer.

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South African executive Gus Attridge loses $10 mil...

South African pharma leader Gus Attridge sees a $10.7 million drop in his Aspen stake as the drugmaker’s shares slide and investor...

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Nigerian businessman Fola Adeola’s Iwosan Investme...

Fola Adeola’s Iwosan Investments buys Paelon Memorial Hospital, strengthening its nationwide healthcare expansion.

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Reinet, led by South African billionaire Johann Ru...

Reinet Investments, led by Johann Rupert, posts $7.8 billion in net assets despite a $298 million decline amid market volatility.

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Kanye West’s Skims stake soars to $250 million aft...

Kanye West’s 5 percent stake in Skims climbs to $250 million after the brand hits a $5 billion valuation.

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Kenyan businessman Paul Ndung’u challenges SportPe...

Paul Ndung’u returns to court, challenging the transfer of the SportPesa trademark and accusing former partners of arranging a fra...

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Zimbabwean billionaire Strive Masiyiwa’s Cassava r...

Cassava raises $150 million and gains NVIDIA support to expand AI infrastructure across Africa.

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Nigerian banker Jim Ovia’s Zenith Bank eyes Kenyan...

Nigerian banker Jim Ovia’s Zenith Bank plans to acquire Kenya’s Paramount Bank after raising $230 million for regional expansion....

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South African executive Fraser-Moleketi drives Tig...

Tiger Brands, chaired by Geraldine Fraser-Moleketi, sells its 74.69% stake in Cameroon’s Chococam for $76 million, part of its glo...

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iFood, backed by Koos Bekker-led Prosus, buys Advo...

iFood acquires Advolve to accelerate its ads growth and strengthen Prosus’s retail-media expansion.

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“don’t bring problems without solutions,” coworker...

It’s four answers to four questions. Here we go… 1. Managers who don’t want to hear about problems without solutions Why do manage...

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what questions should I ask in an internal intervi...

A reader writes: I’m fairly new to the workforce (~3 years) and, between a time-limited paid fellowship and moving cities for grad...

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open thread – November 14, 2025

It’s the Friday open thread! The comment section on this post is open for discussion with other readers on any work-related questi...

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drunk texts from a former coworker, people ignore ...

It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. Getting drunk texts from a former coworker I have been remote working at a com...

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weekend open thread – November 15-16, 2025

This comment section is open for any non-work-related discussion you’d like to have with other readers, by popular demand. Here ar...

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“I Am Not A Content Creator And Not After Having F...

I am not a CONTENT CREATOR. I know I started my career at age 16 as a BLOGGER

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Looking For A Job — Didi-Omah Augustine Chinazaekp...

Many people are going about seeking for a good paying jobs, yet no progress. So sad! I will show you some knowledge. Executive. In...

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Senegal businesswoman wins $4.6 million to boost G...

Adama Sène Cissé secures $4.6 million from Proparco to expand Gade Gui’s egg production, boosting Senegal’s local food supply....

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Indian billionaire Anil Agarwal’s Vedanta commits ...

Vedanta, led by billionaire Anil Agarwal, plans $1.5B investment to boost Konkola copper mine output in Zambia by 2031.

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Bill Gates foundation pledges $1.4 billion for far...

Bill Gates Foundation pledges $1.4 billion to support farmers across Africa and Asia with climate-resilient innovations and food s...

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Broken promises by wealthy nations: Africa needs t...

African oil and gas producers should also seek to maximize their own capacities as they develop their own subsurface resources.

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Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, strikes ferti...

Dangote Fertilizer signs a deal with Germany’s thyssenkrupp Uhde to boost Nigeria’s urea capacity and strengthen food security....

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I’m managing an employee through a PIP — and it’s ...

A reader writes: For the past several years, I’ve been managing an employee whose work has oscillated between “acceptable but not ...

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my employee might be working a second job during o...

A reader writes: I recently took over managing a team, and have some concerns about one of my employees, John, who was hired by my...

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should you hire employees to babysit, locker room ...

I’m off today. Here are some past letters that I’m making new again, rather than leaving them to wilt in the archives. 1. Should y...

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I got an abusive message from an email subscriber ...

A reader writes: I run outbound marketing for a tech startup serving founders and salespeople. We often send promotional/announcem...

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Kenyan tycoon David Langat eyes 2027 Governor bid ...

Rift Valley tycoon David Langat says he may run for governor in 2027—likely in Nandi or Uasin Gishu—if grassroots support coalesce...

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Mary Vilakazi-led FirstRand flags extra UK provisi...

FirstRand warns of a possible extra UK provision as tensions rise with the Financial Conduct Authority.

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Cosmas Maduka: If Coscharis were listed, I’d be wo...

Nigerian entrepreneur Cosmas Maduka says Coscharis Group could make him worth $5 billion, reflecting decades of business growth an...

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Kenyan tycoon Peter Munga’s wife stops Britam shar...

Kenyan court halts sale of 75 million Britam shares as Peter Munga’s wife claims joint ownership.

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Nigerian pharma tycoon Fidelis Ayebae’s stake surg...

Fidelis Ayebae’s Fidson stake tops $21 million after a 158% stock rally, driven by growing demand for local drugs.

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How to Recruit Quality Candidates on a Budget

We cover practical ways to find and hire quality candidates on a budget. By the end, you would have learnt how to make your compan...

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how do I use alumni contacts in my job search?

A reader writes: I’m job searching, and I often come across jobs where alumni of my college currently work. If I don’t know the pe...

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open thread – November 7, 2025

It’s the Friday open thread! The comment section on this post is open for discussion with other readers on any work-related questi...

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boss doesn’t care that new office isn’t accessible...

It’s four answers to four questions. Here we go… 1. Boss doesn’t care that new office isn’t accessible I work in a director-level ...

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weekend open thread – November 8-9, 2025

This comment section is open for any non-work-related discussion you’d like to have with other readers, by popular demand. Here ar...

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our board member got scammed, I’m the only one who...

It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. What’s our responsibility when a board member gets scammed? I just joined the ...

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To Be A Writer That People Love — Didi-Omah

Posting contents everyday does not make you an authority in your field. You can be posting everyday and still be irrelevant to peo...

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weekend open thread – November 1-2, 2025

This comment section is open for any non-work-related discussion you’d like to have with other readers, by popular demand. Here ar...

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open thread – October 31, 2025

It’s the Friday open thread! The comment section on this post is open for discussion with other readers on any work-related questi...

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coworker leaves her teenager in our office, compan...

It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. My coworker leaves her teenager in our office while she’s gone I will preface ...

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I was the abusive boss

A reader writes: I found your site a few months ago after receiving an angry, almost violent letter from a former employee of mine...

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my employee overdoes everything, and it’s costing ...

A reader writes: I run a small business that supplies a product to major companies. To keep the details anonymous, let’s say that ...

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Get Curious: How to Cultivate an Underrated Career...

Curiosity is an underrated skill in the workplace, but it can actually be a professional superpower. When you make curiosity a hab...

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Egyptian billionaire Hisham Talaat Moustafa launch...

TMG starts work on a new Four Seasons in Giza, adding another luxury asset near the Grand Egyptian Museum as Egypt targets higher-...

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MTN Nigeria posts $518 million profit under Karl T...

The return to profit reflects improved market conditions in Nigeria, where the naira has strengthened, inflation pressures have ea...

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Nigeria’s second-richest man gifts $250,000 lectur...

Billionaire Abdul Samad Rabiu, founder of ASR Africa and chairman of BUA Group, has funded a 500-seat lecture theatre at Adamawa S...

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Aliko Dangote’s Dangote Cement, Karl Toriola-led M...

Dangote Cement and MTN Nigeria are in a tight race to become the first Nigerian company to hit a record N1 trillion profit in 2025...

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Zimbabwean businessman Lovemore Kurotwi loses $3.6...

Zimbabwean businessman Lovemore Kurotwi loses Supreme Court appeal over $3.6 million Canadile Miners funds.

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Datatec CEO Jens Montanana to pocket $4.3 million ...

JSE-listed Datatec lifted its interim dividend to R1.75 a share after headline earnings more than doubled, with Westcon and Logica...

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LNG: How arbitration battles are redefining the gl...

A wave of billion-dollar legal battles—from BP’s arbitration win against Venture Global to Nigeria LNG’s London defeat—shows how t...

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Femi Otedola donates $2.8 million for Augustine Un...

Billionaire Femi Otedola has committed ₦4 billion to build a new electrical and electronics engineering block at Augustine Univers...

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South African billionaire Mark Shuttleworth rules ...

Open-source infrastructure house Canonical has the financial base for a public listing, but founder and CEO Mark Shuttleworth says...

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Burkinabe tycoon Idrissa Nassa’s Coris Holding get...

Idrissa Nassa gets $115.7 million investment to grow Coris Bank and expand banking access across West Africa.

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Nigerian oil mogul Wale Tinubu’s Oando reports $14...

Oando posts $145 million profit in 9 months as production rises and NAOC acquisition boosts output.

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AI gone wild: let’s discuss times AI got it really...

In response to last week’s letter about a manager who didn’t want people using AI for note-taking at meetings, some readers shared...

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my job wants me to be both an employee and a contr...

A reader writes: I’ve worked part-time at this company for a little over a year. It’s my first job out of college. I work in event...

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the belligerent unicorn, the inappropriate vampire...

In honor of Halloween tomorrow, here are eight of my favorite stories about Halloween at work that have been shared here over the ...

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grisly decorations, wearing a costume to an interv...

It’s Halloween! Let’s revisit some Halloween questions from past years. 1. My coworker goes overboard with grisly Halloween decora...

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Nigerian billionaire Femi Otedola's FirstHoldCo se...

FirstBank, the flagship banking subsidiary of FirstHoldCo, redeems a $350 million Eurobond, reinforcing liquidity and investor con...

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Nigerian banking and private aviation mogul Atedo ...

Anap Foundation’s Atedo Peterside says Nigeria’s election manager must face tougher disclosure rules and time-bound audits, arguin...

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Seplat co-founder ABC Orjiako faces $220 million j...

A British Virgin Islands judge granted Access Bank a US$220 million summary judgment against Seplat co-founder ABC Orjiako, pierci...

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Uganda's richest man Sudhir Ruparelia funds 100 sc...

Ugandan businessman Sudhir Ruparelia and his wife, Jyotsna, launched 100 full scholarships at Victoria University under a bursary ...

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Petralon 54 inaugurates Host Community Development...

Petralon 54 launches Host Community Development Trusts in Dawes-Island to empower Ogoloma and Koniama communities.

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Richemont rally boosts South Africa’s richest man ...

Johann Rupert gains $4.6 billion this year as Richemont’s rally lifts his net worth to $18.3 billion, the highest gain among Afric...

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Nigerian billionaire Adebayo Ogunlesi-linked OpenA...

OpenAI, backed by Nigerian billionaire Adebayo Ogunlesi, prepares a $1 trillion IPO to fund AI expansion and acquisitions.

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Nigerian billionaire Arthur Eze faces backlash in ...

Liberian MPs have urged colleagues to reject production-sharing deals with Arthur Eze’s Atlas Oranto, citing a chequered record an...

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South African billionaire Saltzman family’s Dis-Ch...

Dis-Chem Pharmacies, backed by South Africa’s billionaire Saltzman family, posted $1.2 billion revenue in H1 2025, driven by retai...

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how can I let employees know it’s OK to tell me “n...

A reader writes: I manage some junior team members who are right out of college. One thing I have noticed is that they have a hard...

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my employee is upset she wasn’t promoted — and sen...

A reader writes: I am a manager of a small team at a midsize company. Recently, one of my best performers (Jan) had a dip in moral...

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I’m taking extended leave and management has zero ...

A reader writes: I’m going on extended leave in six weeks and there is zero — I mean zero 00 — coverage lined up. I lead a team re...

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boss is dating his former assistant, colleague is ...

It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. My boss is dating his former assistant, who still works here I have been an as...

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Nigerian billionaire Abdul Samad Rabiu’s BUA Cemen...

Abdul Samad Rabiu’s BUA Cement reports a $200 million profit in nine months, driven by higher sales, strong demand, and efficient ...

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Nigerian businessman Ernest Azudialu faces $1 bill...

A Lagos court has placed Nestoil under receivership in a debt dispute exceeding $1bn, thrusting founder Ernest Azudialu-Obiejesi i...

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