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Amazon says it had its biggest Prime day event ever this year NEW YORK -- Amazon said Thursday it had its biggest Prime day event ever this year. The e-commerce company, as in past years, did not reveal how much money it earned during the two-day sales event , which took place on Tuesday and Wednesday and offered a plethora of deals on electronics, home goods and other items. But Amazon touted 375 million items that it says were purchased worldwide by Prime members, who pay $14.99 per month or $139 per year, for different perks including faster shipping. It also said sales growth for independent sellers on Amazon outpaced the company's retail business during the discount event. “The first day of Prime Day was the largest sales day in Amazon’s History , and Prime members saved more this year than any other Prime Day event ,” Doug Herrington, an Amazon executive who oversees the company’s online and mobile shopping, said in a prepared statement. Some outside groups also reported a ...

Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has opened Africa’s biggest oil refinery, with hopes it will help the country achieve self-sufficiency and become a net exporter of refined petroleum products ABUJA, Nigeria -- Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday opened Africa’s biggest oil refinery , with hopes it would help the energy-rich country achieve self-sufficiency and become a net exporter of refined Pet roleum products. The $19 billion facility built by Aliko Dangote, Africa’s wealthiest man, in Nigeria’s economic hub of Lagos is one of the world’s biggest oil refineries and has a capacity of 650,000 barrels per day. Some analysts have called it a “game-changer” for Nigeria’s oil and natural gas sector, which has been struggling for many years, while others say its capacity could be limited by oil theft. Most of Nigeria’s state-run refineries are poorly maintained and operating far below capacity. The West African nation must import refined petroleum products for its own use des...