Nigeria: Authorities extend deadline to exchange old cash

Nigeria’s central bank has extended the deadline to exchange old banknotes for redesigned ones. There have been long queues at some banks as Nigerians have struggled to meet the original…

Algeria: The oil-rich nation unveils green energy plan

Algeria has unveiled a series of policies aimed at eliminating its dependence on fossil fuels. The oil-and gas-rich nation will invest heavily in renewable energy, according to the government’s energy…

USA: Crypto lender Genesis files for bankruptcy

Cryptocurrency lender Genesis has filed for bankruptcy. The firm had recently been charged by US regulators Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) with illegally selling crypto. It is part of the…

Sweden: Spotify cuts jobs in latest round of tech layoffs

Swedish music-streaming giant Spotify says it will cut 6% of its about 10,000 employees, citing a need to improve efficiency. “In hindsight, I was too ambitious in investing ahead of…

Lithuania: Gas pipeline hit by large explosion

A large blast has hit a gas pipeline in the Pasvalys region of northern Lithuania, near the Latvian border. Images broadcast by local media showed flames illuminating the night sky,…

Argentina: Cost of living rises with prices almost doubling

Argentina saw prices almost double last year as the country’s annual inflation rate hit its highest level in more than 30 years. Official figures show consumer prices jumped by 94.8%…

USA: Adidas loses stripes row trademark battle with luxury designer Thom Browne

Adidas has lost a court case to try to stop a fashion designer from using a four-stripe design. The sportswear giant argued that luxury brand Thom Browne Inc’s four stripes…

USA: McDonald’s Former boss Easterbrook fined after staff relationship

The former boss of McDonald’s has been fined by the US financial watchdog for misleading investors about his firing in 2019. Steve Easterbrook has agreed to pay a $400,000 penalty,…

Kenya: National airline’s flight schedule disrupted by parts shortages

Kenya Airways is experiencing flight disruptions due to delays in securing aircraft components required for maintenance, the carrier said late on Monday. The airline, which is one of Africa’s biggest,…

UK: Prince Harry’s book officially hits shops after days of leaks

Bookshops across London opened at midnight to meet demand for Prince Harry’s memoir after it officially went on sale. Fans queuing to buy a hardback copy described wanting to hear…