Checkers has recently launched a new private label offering, Foodie!, for consumers looking for ready-made meals.Foodie! products are expected to take the hassle out of cooking.The extensive range consists of sauce bases, pastes, marinades, cook-in sauces for quick pasta and meat dishes, soups and ready-made meals inspired by different regions of the world.Foodie! joins the […]
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Singapore-based ride hailer Grab Holdings says it will work with OpenAI to incorporate generative AI technology into its app, the first such partnership in Southeast Asia for the ChatGPT developer.Grab on Thursday said it will tap OpenAI’s text and voice capabilities to make its super app — which also includes food delivery and financial services […]
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Google has revealed plans to invest $2 billion in Malaysia for the development of its inaugural data center and Google Cloud region within the country. This move represents the latest expansion initiative by global tech firms into Southeast Asia. The government said the investment would advance Malaysia’s digital ambitions, and the artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities […]
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The after-tax profit of Sterling Financial Holdings Company Limited, a financial institution in Nigeria, rose by 82.9 per cent in the first three months of 2024, according to its latest financial statement.The group reported an after-tax profit of N7.5 billion in Q1’2024 from N4.1 billion in the first quarter of 2023.Interest income calculated using the […]
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According to Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Heineken Lokpobiri, a report from the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) indicates that the Port Harcourt refinery will commence petrol production within the next quarter. That’s promising news for Nigeria’s energy sector. Restarting petrol production at the Port Harcourt refinery could significantly contribute to the […]
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For 75 years, the United Bank for Africa Plc, UBA, has exhibited commitment in delivering exceptional service and driving global impact by building people, businesses, and communities, standing strong on a legacy of trust and unwavering dedication. Known for its customer-centric policy, Chiemelie Ezeobi writes that for Africa’s global bank, this primary strategy is achieved […]
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Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, CON, Chairman of Access Holdings Plc and Coronation Group, has been honoured with the prestigious African Banker Lifetime Achievement award. This distinguished accolade was presented at the African Banker Awards gala dinner and awards ceremony held in Nairobi, Kenya, on the sidelines of the 2024 Annual Meetings of the African Development Bank.Aig-Imoukhuede’s journey […]
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ABUJA (Reuters) – Nigerian President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday signed a bill switching back to a national anthem composed by a British expatriate and adopted at independence, a move some dismissed as a cynical distraction from an escalating economic crisis. “We Hail Thee” will now be used instead of “Arise O’ Compatriots”. The bill introduced […]
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A plant decorates the booth of Australian petroleum exploration and production company Woodside Energy during the LNG 2023 energy trade show in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, July 13.Woodside (WDS.AX), opens new tab will receive $1 bln in funding for its flagship Scarborough liquefied natural gas project from state-owned Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC.UL), the […]
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Kellanova A box of Kellogg’s new chocolate cornflakes on a white background. KellanovaFood regulators said the product, which launched in January, was “unsafe to eat”Kellogg’s is recalling boxes of its chocolate cornflakes following complaints of hard lumps in the cereal which could create a choking hazard. The breakfast brand voluntarily asked consumers who had bought […]
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