Ireti Samuel-Ogbu has been appointed by American investment bank, Citigroup as its first female country officer of Citigroup. This comes after its 36 years of operation in Nigeria. Samuel-Ogbu, who assumes office on September 1, replaces Akin Dawodu, who was appointed as head for sub-Saharan Africa in November. Citigroup describes Samuel-Ogbu as having a vast wealth of experience and talent...
Working in the professional setting is a mixture of good and not-too-good times, as is the case in other sectors. In the midst of all these, a work email comes in, and it makes it all the more annoying. But there is something distinct about the professional setting that makes it different, as everything must be done professionally with no...
As a budding entrepreneur, it is common to have doubts and, of course, fears regarding running a business. This is because running a company or business can be quite challenging and requires a lot of time, effort, and, of course, money. Fear causes procrastination, avoidance behavior, overwhelm, and inaction, and this is something that everyone experiences in business....
According to new research, black women who wear natural hairstyles like curly afros, twists, or braids are less likely to get job interviews, CNN reports. A study—which has yet to be published—conducted by researchers from Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business reports that participants deemed natural hairstyles unprofessional. Researchers selected hundreds of people from various racial backgrounds to score potential...
Been in an organization for far too long and don’t know why some people are getting promoted ahead of you? It could be perhaps that you are passing across the wrong signals which are hindering your promotion. Getting a promotion takes more than just doing your job well. To move up the ladder to the next step if your career,...
Employee theft is a real and common occurrence in every type of business, especially in Nigeria. It is a well-known fact that some employees are not trustworthy. Even the honest ones are tempted. So, how do you safeguard your money and assets from dishonest employees? How do you reduce the temptation and help the honest ones maintain their fidelity? Here are...
Everyone these days wants to be an entrepreneur, become a business owner, sell something, or start an outlet, but not everybody has the skills needed to succeed in business. To succeed in business and make an immense profit, you need more than just a good head for business, and this is the absolute truth. Below are some essential skills you...
Before a land purchase in Nigeria, there are certain required documents that one must have a proper understanding of. One must have an understanding of the documents that govern land transactions. These documents serve as proof that a business transaction took place. There are some documents, but these five are the most important land documents required for a land purchase....
Cash flow is basically the movement of funds in and out of your business. Typically, businesses track cash flow either weekly, monthly, or every four months. There are essentially two kinds of cash flows: Positive cash flow: This is when the cash entering your business from sales is more than the amount of the cash leaving your business. Negative cash...
One of the most lucrative businesses for women is the fashion business as it is rapidly expanding and creating a source of income for numerous women. If you are thinking of going into business, the fashion designing business is perfect if you have got love for clothes, designing and sewing. You could start large or small, it all depends on...