Zulum urges patience with Tinubu as Northern leaders back his 2027 bid, while women Ulama are called on to spread peace and unity across their communities.
Naira strengthens to N1,328.2154 after the CBN sells $151m to banks, boosting FX liquidity as dollar demand, reserves and market stability shape the outlook.
Switzerland will once again Friday try to talk its way out of punitive tariffs on its exports to the United States, which would have serious ramifications for Swiss jobs and businesses.
A tax expert, Aderonke Atoyebi, has hailed the recently passed reform bill by the Nigerian Senate, describing the moves as the most significant ever.
IAG, owner of British Airways and Spanish carrier Iberia, announced Friday a multi-billion dollar order for Boeing and Airbus planes, as it maintained its outlook despite economic uncertainty. The orders are in addition to those exercised in March for 12 Airbus and six Boeing planes, bringing the total number announced Friday to 71.
Japanese electronics giant Panasonic, which supplies batteries to Tesla, said Friday it will target 10,000 job cuts worldwide as part of efforts to boost profitability. Job cuts would be needed "in order for us to perform at a competitive level against other firms", he told the Nikkei.
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has responded to mixed reactions from citizens following the announcement that Nigeria has cleared its remaining debts.
German lender Commerzbank on Friday reported its best quarterly profit since 2011, ahead of a key shareholder meeting where it will seek to rally support to fend off advances from Italy's UniCredit. Commerzbank's bosses are set to use an annual general meeting next Thursday to rally support for their strategy to remain independent.
China said Friday sales to the United States slumped last month while its total exports topped forecasts, as Beijing fought a gruelling trade war with its superpower rival. However, exports to the United States -- one of China's top trading partners -- fell 17.6 percent month-on-month, data showed.
A formidable set of cards that includes granting access to its vast market and an ability to withstand economic pain will allow Beijing to play hardball in upcoming trade talks with the United States in Geneva, analysts say.
Surrounded by samples of silk and glittering tweed in one of China's largest fabric markets, textiles exporter Cherry said she was anxiously awaiting the result of trade talks with the United States this weekend. Sales to the United States made up 18 percent of China's total textiles and apparel exports in 2024, according to Moody's Ratings.
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