Japan's shares head higher after data showed the country's trade account fell into a deficit in April, but it beat expectations.

China will cut import taxes on consumer goods by an average of more than 50%, in a bid to kick-start its economy.

One of Nigeria's largest banks is shortening opening hours because of the fuel scarcity that threatens the economy ahead of the presidential inauguration.

European stocks have fallen after a Greek minister said that Athens would struggle to meet its upcoming debt payments.

Ofcom says that changes to the billing structure of 08, 09 and 118 numbers will lead to cheaper calls for consumers.

Nigeria's fuel wholesalers say they have reached a deal with the government that should soon see the end of the crippling fuel crisis.

Business secretary Sajid Javid has told phone provider O2 to "sort it out" after complaints about users losing signals on their mobiles.

Greece intends to keep repaying its debt, a government spokesman said, days after Interior Minister Nikos Voutsis warned it had run out of funds.