The Russian rouble firmed past 64 per dollar on Monday and climbed towards a near five-year high against the euro, supported by continuing restrictions on currency trading. The rouble is the world’s best-performing currency this year, although this is due to artificial support from capital controls that Russia imposed to shield its financial sector in late February after sending tens of thousands of troops into Ukraine. At 0744 GMT, the rouble was 0.9% stronger against the dollar at 63.96, hovering near its strongest mark since early February 2020 of 62.6250, which it hit on Friday. Against the euro, the rouble…

The best business leaders ask the best questions, especially when hiring new staff. After all, these are the people who will drive their company's growth and success. But savvy business leaders and execs aren't always looking for a 'right' answer. Instead, they're more interested in how potential employees handle the questions being asked. First of all, understanding what interview questions to ask is key. Equally important is knowing the intentions behind the toughest questions you're choosing to ask. Here's a look at interview questions asked by successful business leaders. They were put together by online CV builder resume.io, with some…

In a rapidly decolonising world, it is remarkable how Eurocentricity remains the hallmark of today’s organisational culture. But what happens when organisations transform their culture and lean it towards an Afro-centric model? Since the technology boom and machine replacements in businesses, human hands have become increasingly redundant. However, human brains and creative thinking have become the most critical force for any company. The problem is that you cannot force human brains to give you the creative and innovative magic you may need. “Getting the best out of human brains means establishing the best conditions under which human beings thrive,” says…

Federal government has released new guidelines aimed at protecting investors in digital assets as trades in cryptocurrencies get boost in Africa’s most populous nation. The rules issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) offer more clarity on trading in cryptocurrencies, it was learnt. The rules cover “issuance, offering platforms and custody of digital assets” for virtual technologies, according to a statement on its website. This is coming amidst controversy over the acceptability of cryptocurrencies in Nigerian financial ecosystem. Despite order by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to commercial banks to stop transactions in cryptocurrencies, Nigeria is said to…