Dangote Petroleum Refinery ~ Millions of Nigerians Last Hope

The $19 billion Dangote Petroleum Refinery marked a significant stride towards full-scale production with the delivery of an additional one million barrels of crude oil, bringing the total to two million barrels. This development holds the promise of not only boosting the nation's economy but also alleviating the hardships caused by the soaring cost of petrol in Nigeria.The refinery's recent purchase of one million barrels of Agbami crude grade from Shell International Trading and Shipping Company Limited underscores its commitment to kickstarting operations. This marks the initial phase...

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Nairaland Shutdown ~ Why we shouldn't burn it down

In the wake of recent events, it's hard to ignore the controversies surrounding Nairaland Forum. The temporary takedown has brought to light the need to appreciate the unique aspects that set Nairaland apart, even in the face of its imperfections.Nairaland, often criticized for its occasional descent into negative tribalism, presents a distinct advantage over platforms like Reddit. While some may find the discussions here discomforting, we must acknowledge the platform's commitment to free speech—a value that often takes precedence over political correctness.One undeniable truth about Nairaland...

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Twitter X Downtime: A Glitch, Hack, or Psychological Experiment?

In recent hours, users of Twitter X, now under the ownership of Elon Musk, have been experiencing an unexpected and perplexing issue – the platform is down, hacked, or simply malfunctioning. As users eagerly navigate to their timelines, they are met with an eerie silence as the feed fails to display the usual stream of tweets. Instead, a peculiar phenomenon unfolds: the platform automatically suggests new profiles to follow.Speculation runs rampant among users as they grapple with the mystery behind this unusual behavior. Is Twitter X the victim of a malicious hack, or is this an orchestrated...

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Artist Packaging themselves for the Art World with Limited Resources: An African Artist's Journey

In the bustling city of Bauchi (Nigeria), I find myself juggling between my passion for art and the need for a day job to sustain myself. Balancing these two worlds poses a unique challenge, especially when it comes to marketing and presenting my art.My trusty laptop, albeit fairly effective, faces a significant hurdle – no battery. On the other hand, I have an ancient laptop, so slow that I playfully renamed it 'typewriter' because it struggles even with basic internet tasks. Despite its slowness, it comes with a battery. However, the catch is, I can't work online with it.Complicating matters...

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Grok and ChatGPT Face Off ~ AI Chat that is not politically correct

Elon Musk's introduce Ai ChatElon Musk recently unveiled his latest AI chat, Grok, under his Venture XAI initiative. Grok boasts noticeably fewer restrictions compared to its competitors and is promoted as capable of answering questions with a touch of wit and a rebellious streak. The company's website humorously warns against using it if you hate humor, claiming Grok can respond to spicy questions typically rejected by other AI systems.While the announcement doesn't clarify the exact meaning of "spicy" or "rebellious" in the context of commercial AI, concerns arise about potential risks. Most...

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