Meta is facing a major scandal after a leaked internal document revealed that its artificial intelligence chatbots were once permitted to engage in dangerously inappropriate interactions with children. The document, titled GenAI: Content Risk Standards, showed that Meta’s internal safety rules allowed AI bots to make romantic or sensual comments to minors. Examples included phrases such as “your youthful form is a work of art” and “every inch of you is a masterpiece,” even when the chatbot was engaging with an eight-year-old. While the guidelines formally prohibited explicit sexual content involving children, they left open troubling loopholes by approving romantic…
Author: Abdallah el-Kurebe
The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) has shared a total of ₦2.001 trillion in revenue for July 2025 among the Federal Government, states, and local government councils. This represents a decline from the ₦2.152 trillion distributed in June 2025. Distribution breakdown The distributable revenue of ₦2.001 trillion for July was made up of: ₦1.282 trillion from statutory allocations ₦640.610 billion from Value Added Tax (VAT) ₦37.601 billion from the Electronic Money Transfer Levy (EMTL) ₦39.745 billion from exchange rate differences Allocations to the three tiers of government Federal government: ₦735.081 billion State governments: ₦660.349 billion Local government councils: ₦485.039 billion…
A group of Nigerian academics has launched a petition against the misuse of “Dr.” and “Professor” titles. Their outrage is directed at quacks, diploma mills, and honorary degree holders who prefix their names with academic distinctions they did not earn. They call it a national disgrace. But titles are costumes, not character. As the saying goes, the robe does not make the monk. Societies are built by conscience, not by prefixes. When the conscience collapses, credentials become nothing more than decoration. That is why this entire debate feels like a misplaced priority. Nigeria’s real disgrace is not fake titles; it…
The rebranding strengthens JAIZ Bank’s identity in a crowded Nigerian banking market, where traditional interest-based banks dominate but where demand is growing for ethical, Sharia-compliant banking services.
The Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), Gbenga Komolafe has announced that the nation is firmly on course to reach its ambitious oil production goal of 2.5 million barrels per day (bpd) by 2026. He disclosed this at the 4th PENGASSAN and Labour Summit (PEALS 2025), held under the theme “Building a Resilient Oil and Gas Sector in Nigeria: Advancing HSE, ESG, Investment and Incremental Production.” Komolafe noted that daily crude output has risen notably from 1.46 million bpd in October 2024 to approximately 1.8 million bpd today, signaling strong momentum toward the target. He…
The United States has raised concerns that Nigeria’s newly approved ₦70,000 minimum wage remains far below the poverty threshold and is inadequate to improve living standards. In its 2024 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices, released on August 12, 2025, the U.S. Department of State observed that despite the increment, the wage’s real value has been eroded by inflation and currency depreciation. With the naira’s current weakness, ₦70,000 equals just $47.90 per month, making it among the lowest statutory wages globally. Nigeria below poverty benchmark The World Bank defines extreme poverty as living on less than $2.15 per day, which…
Researchers from Southeast University in China and Purdue University have developed an innovative cement that can actively cool buildings by reflecting sunlight and radiating heat, potentially revolutionizing urban construction and climate change mitigation. This “supercool cement” maintains surface temperatures up to 5.4°C (9.7°F) cooler than the surrounding air under peak sunlight, reducing the need for traditional air conditioning. The key lies in microscopic crystals of a natural mineral called ettringite embedded in the cement surface, which act like tiny mirrors reflecting solar radiation and releasing heat into the atmosphere. Buildings currently account for about 40% of global energy use and…
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has appealed to all stakeholders to strictly adhere to the timelines set by the Saudi Arabian authorities for the 2026 Hajj operations. The commission stressed that there would be no deadline extensions for visa processing, payments, or contractual agreements, urging all stakeholders to make early preparations. NAHCON’s Commissioner of Operations, Prince Anofiu Elegushi, made this known in Abuja on Thursday during the Post-Hajj Stakeholders’ Meeting with Licensed Tour Operator Companies. The statement was issued by the commission’s Principal Information Officer, Malam Shafii Mohammed. Elegushi warned stakeholders to strictly follow the official Saudi Hajj…
74% report AI is making insider threats more effective, and 53% expect insider threats to increase
Former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has quietly returned to Nigeria after spending about one month in the United Kingdom. The former governor of Kano State, who resigned as APC Chairman in June citing health concerns, was said to have traveled to London for medical treatment amid speculation over his wellbeing. Reliable sources confirmed that Ganduje arrived in Nigeria on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, slipping back into the country without fanfare. His return followed weeks of uncertainty, during which several reports claimed he was rushed to a London hospital in critical condition. Those…