BUA Group chairman Abdul Samad Rabiu reacts to his $500,000 pledge to Nigeria following the Super Eagles’ defeat to Morocco and the AFCON setback.
Nigerians will face a new 7.5% VAT on digital banking services from January 2026, sparking concerns over financial strain amid criticism from consumer groups.
Greece's parliament on Wednesday debated a controversial reform proposed by the conservative government, which would allow 13-hour workdays under exceptional circumstances, drawing fire from unions and opposition parties. But opposition parties and unions argue that workers will risk layoffs if they refuse longer hours.
It is absolutely critical for European countries to boost growth and productivity to catch up with the United States, a senior IMF official told AFP, calling on policymakers to make "smarter" spending choices.
New challenges will test Pokemon trainers' reactions in their virtual beast battles, as the near-30-year-old saga's latest instalment hits Nintendo consoles on Thursday. The beasts' often-cute appearance belies their fearsome powers, which players can deploy in battles against other trainers.
French telecom firm SFR on Wednesday rejected a buyout bid by three rivals, as the government and labour unions warned the deal could harm consumers and employees.
Mercy Diebiru-Ojo's ambitions are straightforward -- increase Nigerian yam and cassava yields by 500 percent, fight hunger and raise her country's position on the agricultural value chain from a mere grower to a processor.
Behind the looms of a workshop in the heart of Addis Ababa, dozens of weavers deftly repeat the same motions to craft traditional dresses -- a centuries-old skill now threatened by Ethiopia's economic hardships.
Dutch tech giant ASML warned Wednesday of a steep fall in its China business next year, as it booked flat net profits in the third quarter of 2025 compared with the same quarter last year.
Dutch tech giant ASML said on Wednesday it expected its sales in China to fall significantly next year, as it booked flat net profits in the third quarter of 2025 compared with the same quarter last year.
China's consumer prices continued to fall last month, with official data highlighting the battle leaders face in trying to kickstart domestic spending in the world's number two economy while fighting a trade war with the United States.
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