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Nigerians sacrifice cars as cost of living crisis worsens
Nigerians sacrifice cars as cost of living crisis worsens
Business and Economy
by  AFP

Nigeria's economic crisis and soaring petrol prices forced Bolaji Emmanuel to give up his driver and his Honda Pilot utility vehicle, as he struggles with spiking living costs. Car dealers in Lagos and Abuja told AFP that they had seen more and more people trading their fuel-guzzling cars and sports utility vehicles (SUVs) for more efficient vehicles to cut costs.

Asian markets swing as China economic growth slows
Asian markets swing as China economic growth slows
Business and Economy
by  AFP

Asian markets fluctuated Friday after China posted its weakest economic growth in a year and a half, as gold prices hit a record high and following a tepid lead from Wall Street. Gold rose past $2,700 to a new record and crude prices edged up on geopolitical uncertainties after Israel said it killed Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar.

World Bank president focused on job creation ahead of annual meetings
World Bank president focused on job creation ahead of annual meetings
Business and Economy
by  AFP

The World Bank will unveil plans to tackle job creation, gender disparities, and food security at next week's gathering of the world's finance ministers and central bankers in Washington, its president said in an interview. The World Bank also plans to announce new goals to tackle global gender disparities and to boost agribusiness to tackle food security.