A Professor of Linguistics at the University of Ibadan, Francis Egbokhare, has warned against over-reliance on Artificial Intelligence (AI), stressing that the world’s biggest challenges are “humanistic, not technological.” Egbokhare gave the warning on Wednesday in Benin while delivering the keynote lecture at the 50th anniversary of the Faculty of Arts, University of Benin (UNIBEN). He argued that while technology has its place, it cannot replace human values, philosophy, and cultural wisdom in shaping society. “The modern human crises are not scientific problems. They are humanistic problems. They will not be solved by technological inventions but only through ideological restructuring,”…
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The Federal Government has disbursed ₦330 billion in cash transfers to poor and vulnerable Nigerians through the National Social Safety-Net Coordinating Office (NASSCO). Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, disclosed this on Wednesday in Abuja during a meeting of the Special Presidential Panel on Social Investment Programme. He said the intervention is part of President Bola Tinubu’s efforts to cushion the impact of rising prices caused by ongoing economic reforms. “We are pleased to report that the social protection programme, put in place as a safety net to help people cope with the rising price…
Recently, I came across videos on social media showing some transport union leaders strategising ahead of President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027, emphasising the collection of PVCs—just as they did in 2023 when ethnic profiling and intimidation shaped the electoral process. Once again, they have resorted to the same lies, propaganda, and intimidation in Lagos State because they see that Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour (GRV) is gaining ground and remains a real political threat to them. The question is simple: if GRV were irrelevant, as they pretend, why would they deploy thugs to disrupt his events? First, they lied about his…
The Chairman of the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC), Dr. Mohammed Shehu, has encouraged the Commission’s staff to start using automation and digital tools in their daily work. He said this during a two-day workshop on Performance Management System (PMS) held in Abuja. Dr. Shehu, represented by Mr. Shuaibu Agaka, who represents Kwara State on the Commission, explained that digital tools help reduce mistakes and improve how data is collected, processed, and analyzed. He said the goal of the workshop is to help staff work better and become more productive overall. “This training on the new Performance Management…
The Managing Director and Chief Executive of FAAN, Mrs. Olubunmi Kuku, has responded to claims that Nigeria’s airports are not insured. She explained that all airport insurance is current and that there are official records to prove this. Mrs. Kuku also said that the runways have been cleaned and maintained through a process called de-rubberisation, and there are records to show the work has been done. She added that some problems still exist, such as people living near the airports and birds getting in the way of planes. FAAN is working with other groups to solve these problems. She also…
Health officials in the Democratic Republic of Congo have announced that the first two patients treated for Ebola in the Bulape health zone, Kasai Province, have fully recovered. They were discharged from the local treatment centre. The World Health Organization’s Regional Office for Africa shared the update on its official X handle on Tuesday. The recovery of the patients is seen as a big step forward in the country’s fight against the deadly virus, which resurfaced in the region earlier this month. The recoveries were achieved through stronger medical care and quick response measures introduced over the past week. These…
A Pharmacist and World Patient Safety Advocate, Dr. Olumide Obube, has urged governments, health workers, and patients across Nigeria to share responsibility in making healthcare safer. He stressed that giving patients a voice is key to building trust and preventing avoidable deaths. Obube made this call in a statement on Wednesday to mark World Patient Safety Day 2025, an annual initiative of the World Health Organization (WHO) that draws attention to the urgent need for safer healthcare systems. He explained that this year’s theme, “Elevate the Voice of Patients: Engage for Safety!”, highlights the importance of involving patients as active…
The United States Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (US CDC) has warned that Nigeria’s weak laboratory capacity for detecting Acute Febrile Illness (AFI) is causing misdiagnosis, underdiagnoses, and wrong treatment of patients. The agency raised this concern on Wednesday during a media roundtable in Abuja. The session focused on its support for AFI surveillance in Nigeria, in collaboration with the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) and other partners. Experts explained that fixing gaps such as poor testing facilities, weak policies, and low diagnostic capacity is key to improving AFI surveillance in the country. According to Oladipupo…
The Lagos State Government has introduced 10 newly purchased Motorcycle Response Unit Ambulances, also called Ambulance Bikes, to improve emergency response and save lives across the state. The government explained that the motorcycles can easily move through Lagos traffic, narrow roads, and hard-to-reach places. This makes it possible for paramedics to reach patients quickly in emergencies where “every minute counts.” According to a statement from the Ministry of Health’s Director of Public Affairs, Tunbosun Ogunbanwo, the ambulance bikes are 220 CC superbikes. Each one is fitted with three aluminum storage boxes carrying emergency equipment. The medical tools include blood pressure…
The Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Sabi Abdullahi, said that President Bola Tinubu has given an order to help bring down food prices across the country. Even though the goal is to solve food shortages and reduce high prices, people living in the northern part of Nigeria are still struggling with many problems. This situation has caused different reactions, especially from farmers both online and in local communities. A well-known trader from Isheri Osun, Mrs. Simon, shared her worries about how the government’s plan would affect people like her. She said, “People in the North are already…