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'Urgent' for G7 to jointly seize Russian profits for Ukraine: Yellen
'Urgent' for G7 to jointly seize Russian profits for Ukraine: Yellen
Economy
by  AFP

US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Tuesday it was urgent for G7 countries to jointly seize profits from frozen Russian assets and redirect them to Ukraine, as the group prepared to meet on the issue. G7 officials say the group is due to meet on the sidelines of the Sao Paulo gathering to discuss supporting Ukraine in its grueling fight against Russia.

Thousands of Nigerians protest soaring costs
Thousands of Nigerians protest soaring costs
Economy
by  AFP

Thousands of Nigerians rallied against soaring living costs on Tuesday as the worst economic crisis in a generation leaves many struggling to afford food. In the north, the economic crisis has forced people to eat poor-grade rice used as fish food.