German airline group Lufthansa said Monday it had placed an order for 10 Airbus and 10 Boeing long-haul aircraft worth a total of $7.7 billion at list prices. Chief executive Carsten Spohr said in a statement that the order of the A350-900s and Boeing 787-9s aircraft “is a clear commitment to a modern fleet, to...
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Nigeria’s Trendy Handwoven Fabric Makers Push Back Against Automation
In Iseyin, a quiet town in southwestern Nigeria, shaded corners beneath trees, narrow alleys and makeshift sheds hum with life. These humble spaces double as workshops for *aso-oke*, a richly textured handwoven fabric indigenous to the Yoruba people. Demand for the fabric has surged both locally and internationally, driven by the diaspora and the global...
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Nigerians Participate In Afro-Brazilian Fanti Carnival
Thousands of revellers flooded the streets of Lagos in a dazzling display of colour and movement, donning elaborate costumes to recreate the rhythm and spectacle of Rio Carnival during the Afro-Brazilian Fanti Carnival. Performers in feathered outfits, masks and sequined attire danced to pulsating drums and samba-inspired beats, turning major streets into a vibrant parade...
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Britain’s King Charles Arrives In US For State Visit
Britain’s King Charles III arrived in Washington on Monday for a high-stakes state visit aimed at repairing strained ties with Donald Trump, amid heightened security following an attack at a gala dinner attended by the US president. Charles and Queen Camilla touched down at Joint Base Andrews near Washington aboard a plane bearing the Union Jack on its...
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Boeing Reports Small Loss, Points To Progress On Turnaround
Boeing reported a small quarterly loss following an uptick in commercial plane deliveries as the aerospace giant pointed to progress on a turnaround after a long period of stumbles. The US aircraft manufacturer reported a loss of $90 million in the first quarter of 2026, compared with a loss of $123 million in the year-ago...
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