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Seplat Energy is set to breathe new life into Nigeria’s dormant oil wells following its successful acquisition of ExxonMobil’s onshore oil and gas assets. The initiative aims to significantly bolster the company’s production capacity across the region. The company’s Chief Operating Officer, Samson Ezugworie, shared that their immediate objectives include deploying rig interventions, undertaking short-term

Based on insights from around 100 senior leaders, McKinsey discovered five key dilemmas today’s CEOs confront. Four of the dilemmas focus on balancing competing priorities to achieve business and team results. Only one dilemma focuses on the CEO as a person: immersing fully into the CEO role versus retaining personal identity and a sense of

From the rapid adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) to intensifying geopolitical tensions, today’s CEOs face a landscape defined by complexity and constant change. Alongside external pressures, internal challenges such as workforce upskilling and the shift to hybrid working models demand agility and adaptability in managing stakeholders while maintaining a focus on long-term growth. First launched

The Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry has long been dominated by a few large players, but the backbone of the sector is composed of small and mid-sized firms. These businesses drive innovation, deliver specialized expertise, and play a vital role in local economies. Yet, they often face significant barriers to growth, including limited access

‘Twas the last month of the year, and all through the world,Not a CEO was sleeping, not even the head of Ford.The company goals were logged in spreadsheets with careIn hopes that this time, it would finally be “their year.” The projections were documented, including the spreads,While anxiety-fueled visions danced in their heads.And Rudolph with

Think about the headlines you see about artificial intelligence. It’s usually about automation, efficiency, or some flashy new tech. But what if AI’s real potential isn’t in streamlining business but in saving lives? Artificial intelligence is stepping out of boardrooms and tech labs to make a tangible difference in the world’s most vulnerable regions. Take

Heineken N.V.’s Supervisory Board has announced significant leadership transitions set to take place following the Annual General Meeting (AGM) in April 2025. Peter Wennink, currently Vice-Chair of the Supervisory Board, will step into the role of Chair. Wennink, who joined the Supervisory Board in 2024, has been a vital contributor to its Audit, Remuneration, and

An analysis by PwC found that over half of the Fortune 500 companies listed in 2003—52%, to be precise—are no longer on the list today. Some of these organizations declared bankruptcy, others were acquired, and some ceased operations entirely. This stark reality underscores the tangible risk of corporate decline. The outlook in Bangladesh offers a

PwC’s latest annual global CEO survey reveals that 81% of African CEOs implemented significant changes to their business models in 2023, surpassing the global average of 76%. This trend underscores a proactive approach to navigating an increasingly complex global business environment. PwC observed that the challenges and opportunities faced by its clients across sub-Saharan Africa

Over the past few years, I have had hundreds of conversations with top and middle managers, who strive to navigate the uncertainties and changes in their business world. Three patterns across all these conversations are: One, they need to transform their organiation in order to adapt to the changing ecosystem around them, in society and

To grow is to grapple with what stands in the way of change, much of which is in your head. The challenge is to get whatever it is—a screwy thought, a needless fear—out of the way. That’s where grappling comes in. To raise your game as a leader, it’s often not enough to work on

Amphibious vehicle technology, which was previously regarded as a niche solution, is now at the vanguard of global transportation innovation. Logistics, disaster relief, and resource management are being revolutionized by these adaptable vehicles, which are no longer restricted to specialized applications. They address critical issues that traditional transportation methods are unable to address by bridging

The Malian government has issued an arrest warrant for Barrick Gold’s CEO, Mark Bristow, accusing him of money laundering and violations of financial regulations. The warrant comes amid ongoing tensions between Mali and foreign mining firms as the country intensifies efforts to secure more revenue from its natural resources. This development follows the arrest of

Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot recently responded to employee concerns about the company’s future in an internal memo that was subsequently leaked. These concerns had been gathered through the company’s latest annual employee survey. The gaming giant has faced a difficult period in recent years, with several high-profile titles underperforming. The situation worsened in 2024, as

BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, has struck a transformative $12 billion deal to acquire HPS Investment Partners, solidifying its foothold in the rapidly expanding private credit sector. This acquisition reflects a strategic push to capture a larger share of a market traditionally dominated by banks but now increasingly shaped by alternative asset managers. HPS,

A recent report by NTT Data reveals that nearly all business leaders surveyed have already invested in generative AI, with 83% establishing specialized teams to focus on the technology. The Global GenAI Report: How Organizations Are Mastering Their Generative AI Destiny in 2025 surveyed over 2,300 IT and business leaders across 34 countries and 12

In 2021, amidst one of the most disruptive periods of modern history, I sold Back In Motion—Australia’s leading physiotherapy business—for a record price of over $100 million. It was a journey that began with a $300 order for supplies and a small space rented with nothing more than hope and ambition. But success is never

Respectful disagreement seems like a lost art in our increasingly polarised world. Social media is full of people shouting at each other, with rage fuelling the algorithms. This hostility is creeping into workplaces too. But disagreements aren’t inherently bad. They’re crucial for good decision-making and team performance. We need to learn how to disagree respectfully

In a bold bid to reshape the Italian banking landscape, UniCredit announced on Monday its intent to acquire domestic competitor Banco BPM in a transaction valued at approximately $10.5 billion. This move, described by the bank as independent of its ongoing efforts to deepen ties with German lender Commerzbank, aims to consolidate UniCredit’s position as

“Being powerful is like being a lady. If you have to tell people you are, you aren’t.” – Margaret Thatcher. When talking about a business leader with power, traditionally, the image that pops up in our minds is one of strong males like Jack Welch, the former CEO of GE, or Elon Musk, the CEO