About seven million Nigerian families will receive cash transfers before the end of 2025, as the Nigerian government has said it has disbursed N300bn to Nigerians
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Washington hails 'substantive progress' after trade talks with China
Washington expressed optimism at the end of a weekend of trade talks with China aimed to de-escalate trade tensions sparked by President Donald Trump's aggressive tariff rollout. Bessent underlined a focus on "de-escalation" and not a "big trade deal", while Beijing insisted that the United States had to ease tariffs first.
Scottish refinery closure spells trouble for green transition
Andrew Petersen is a third-generation oil refinery worker from a small, industrial Scottish town. He argued that the UK and devolved Scottish governments needed to do more to bridge the gap between shuttering polluting industries and the transition to greener energy -- which will accelerate closer to Britain's 2050 net zero target.
'Treasure hunt': tourists boost sales at Japan's Don Quijote stores
Business is booming at Japanese discount chain Don Quijote, which sells everything from nostril-hair wax to compact gadgets and colourful party costumes, thanks to its cult status among tourists but also inflation at home.
As Trump family's Gulf empire grows, rulers seek influence, arms, tech
Ahead of US President Donald Trump's Gulf visit next week, his son Eric was promoting his crypto firm in Dubai, while Don Jr prepared to talk about "Monetising MAGA" in Doha.
Prices of rice, tomatoes, other food items soars as retailers struggle with unpredictable costs
A recent survey has shown that the prices of food items in Lagos markets are experiencing fluctuations, causing a major concern for both consumers and retailers.
With papacy, Leo XIV inherits Vatican money troubles
Along with the spiritual leadership of the world's 1.4 billion Catholics, Pope Leo XIV now inherits oversight of the Vatican's shoddy finances -- and his predecessor's efforts to clean them up.
'Pragmatic' approach could reap 'ambitious' UK-EU deal: Starmer
A "pragmatic" approach to talks on food standards, youth mobility and European courts could yield an "ambitious" post-Brexit deal between the EU and UK, Prime Minister Keir Starmer said in an interview published Saturday by The Guardian newspaper.
China's consumption slide deepens as tariff war bites
China said Saturday that consumer prices slumped in April for the third straight month, reflecting persistent challenges as leaders attempt to revive an economy stymied by sluggish spending and a fierce trade war with Washington.
US projected to hit debt limit in August: Treasury chief
There is a "reasonable probability" the United States will hit its borrowing limit in August when Congress is in recess, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Friday, calling on lawmakers to act.
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