Bloomberg Gap Inc is in discussions to issue new bonds backed by assets including real estate as one financing option to get it through the coronavirus pandemic, according to people with knowledge of the situation. The talks with investors and banks would be for bonds backed by inventory and certain properties including distribution centres, the people said, asking not to ...

Bloomberg Nigeria extended the closing of the West African nation’s airports for two weeks as it continues a lockdown to contain the coronavirus pandemic. The decision is subject to review when appropriate, Aviation Minister Hadi Sirika said in an emailed statement. Nigeria closed its international airports for one month on March 23, a week before President Muhammadu Buhari ordered a ...

Bloomberg A US travel industry group estimates that lost revenue as a result of the coronavirus pandemic could approach $520 billion by the end of the year, with much of the tourism industry still depressed in December. The US Travel Association — which represents airlines and other transportation companies, local attractions, tourism bureaus and other parts of the industry — ...