China’s UBTECH Unveils Groundbreaking Humanoid Robots at LEAP 2025
At the premier technology exhibition LEAP 2025, UBTECH, a leading Chinese robotics company, introduced remarkable advancements in humanoid robotics. The company showcased its latest offerings, including the innovative Una humanoid robot and the interactive Panda Robot Youyou. These robots aim to revolutionize various sectors such as industry…
White House fires USAID inspector general after funding oversight warning, officials say
WASHINGTON — The White House fired the inspector general for the U.S. Agency for International Development on Tuesday, several U.S. officials said. The dismissal comes a day after his office warned that the Trump administration’s dismantling of USAID had made it all but impossible to monitor $8.2 billion in unspent humanitarian funds. …
At least $53 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, UN estimates
More than $53 billion will be required to rebuild Gaza and end the “humanitarian catastrophe” that has gripped the war-ravaged territory, including $20 billion in the first three years alone, the United Nations said Tuesday.The global body said in a report that a “political and security framework” must also be put in place so that…
Bobcats benefit both human and ecological health, but their growing populations are often misunderstood
The bobcat population has rebounded over the past 125 years, making it North America’s most common wildcat: as of 2011, there were an estimated 3.5 million bobcats in the United States alone, a significant increase from the late 1990s. These intelligent felids, Lynx rufus, have benefited from conservation efforts that have increased their natural habitat…
Singing lemurs found to be dropping beats just like King Julien
The indri, a critically endangered lemur only found in Madagascar’s rainforest, might hold clues about the human knack for musicality, a Mongabay video explains. Indris (Indri indri) are one of the largest living lemurs, and among the few primates that sing. Researchers studied 15 years’ worth of recorded indri songs…
Sigma Golf To Wind Up, Forfeit N6.25 Keystone Bank Shares To FG
An Ikeja Special Offences Court on Tuesday ordered forfeiture to the Federal Government of Sigma Golf Nig. Ltd.’s rights, title and interest in 6,250,000,000 units of the Keystone Bank Ltd. ordinary shares of N1.00 each. The court also ordered the winding up of the company. Justice Rahman Oshodi gave the order in a judgment in…AI is a tool for us to be better managers; AI can never replace the human touch
AI is a tool for us to be better managers; AI can never replace the human touch
FG vows to cash in on diaspora power as NOUN hosts Int’l conference on migration
By Felix Khanoba The Federal Government has vowed to roll out strategic measures aimed at maximizing the economic and developmental benefits of migration. Minister of State for Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Dr. Yusuf Tanko Sununu, made this known on Tuesday at the 2025 Annual International Conference organised by the…
The Dual Nature of AI: A Double-Edged Sword
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become a cornerstone of modern technology, promising to revolutionize various fields, from healthcare to military applications. However, as we celebrate its potential, we must also critically evaluate its implications on our humanity and society at large. One of the most significant advantages of AI lies in its capacity to enhance medical…