Category: Business

Ford has issued one of its largest recalls in years, recalling nearly 1.5 million vehicles in the U.S. after reports that rear-view cameras on certain models produce blank, distorted, or inverted images while reversing. This defect can seriously compromise driver visibility and increase crash risk, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Affected…

U.S. stocks climbed and bond yields declined after a weak jobs report sparked rate-cut expectations, reinforcing hopes that the Federal Reserve may move to ease monetary policy soon. The softer-than-expected labor data boosted investor confidence, as markets increasingly anticipate interest rate cuts. Major indexes gained momentum while Treasury yields fell, signaling that traders are betting…

Markets Roiled by Global Debt Fears and Economic Anxiety Equity markets tumbled sharply today as investors grappled with mounting global debt concerns and rising government bond yields. U.S. indices recorded their worst day in nearly a month, while bond markets from Europe to the U.K. surged to multi-year highs—sending a clear warning across financial circles…

Kraft Heinz to Split Into Two Companies, Ending 2015 Mega Merger In a bold move to streamline operations and unlock growth potential, Kraft Heinz has announced plans to split into two independent, publicly traded companies by the second half of 2026. The decision, approved by the board of directors on September 2, will effectively unravel…

Buffett Disappointed as Kraft Heinz Splits, Shares Slide 5% In a dramatic turn of events, Kraft Heinz announced a breakup of its 2015 megamerger, splitting into two distinct publicly traded companies—Global Taste Elevation Co. and North American Grocery Co.. The decision sent Kraft Heinz shares tumbling nearly 5% in early trading, and prompted billionaire investor…

Nigeria is making waves in the deep-water frontier On September 1, 2025, the Federal Government, through the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), signed a landmark $10 million production‑sharing contract (PSC) with TotalEnergies (80%) and local partner South Atlantic Petroleum (Sapetro, 20%) for two offshore blocks (PPL 2000 & 2001), covering roughly 2,000 km² in the prolific…

Nigeria raises passport fees to N100,000 and N200,000. Find out why, the public reaction, and what it means for citizens at home and abroad. Shockwaves hit Nigerians as the Federal Government announces a massive hike in passport application fees—raising the cost to as high as N100,000 and N200,000. For millions of citizens at home and…

Maj‑Gen Umar Mohammed Former Army General Forfeits ₦5B Shares across 17 firms after EFCC links holdings to Army property fraud. In a sweeping blow against financial impunity, a Federal High Court in Lagos has permanently forfeited ₦5 billion worth of shares tied to retired Major General Umar Mohammed and businessman Kayode Filani. It’s a verdict…

Discover smart small business growth strategies for 2025—covering digital marketing, customer retention, innovation, and financial discipline. Unlocking Growth: Strategies Every Small Business Needs in 2025 In the heart of every small business beats a bold dream—one that seeks not just survival, but sustainable growth. The question is timeless: how do small businesses move from “just…