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Nigerian workers strike over cost of living crisis
Nigerian workers strike over cost of living crisis
by  AFP

Nigerian workers across numerous sectors went on strike Wednesday over the rising cost of living following the removal of a petrol subsidy. The strikes were called despite Tinubu announcing Monday a raft of packages to cushion against the higher cost of petrol.

US private hiring hotter than expected despite July easing
US private hiring hotter than expected despite July easing
by  AFP

Hiring in the US private sector decelerated in July but was nearly twice as high as analysts expected according to payroll firm ADP on Wednesday, signaling strength in the jobs market. For now, Shepherdson said "we expect job growth to slow over the next few months," tracking a decline in a hiring intentions measure. bys/mlm

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