Maybe I'm old-fashioned, but I would much rather look out across a beautiful landscape filled with trees, wildlife, and flowing rivers than see endless industrial buildings covering the countryside.

Forests are not simply empty spaces waiting to be developed, because they provide essential habitats for animals, protect biodiversity, store carbon, and contribute to the health of our environment.

As the demand for artificial intelligence drives investment in increasingly large data centers, communities should have a meaningful say in how their countryside is developed and whether valuable natural areas are properly protected.

Economic growth and technological progress are important, but surely preserving the natural beauty of our planet should remain one of our greatest responsibilities to the generations who will inherit it.

There is something deeply troubling about the idea of replacing beautiful farmland, peaceful countryside, and productive agricultural landscapes with enormous buildings filled with computer equipment.

Farmers work tirelessly to produce the food that reaches our tables, while the fields, hedgerows, and surrounding countryside can also provide important habitats for birds, insects, and other wildlife.

As technology companies search for land to build new data centers, we should be asking whether enough is being done to protect productive farmland, preserve rural communities, and prevent unnecessary damage to the natural environment.

A society that values artificial intelligence and economic growth must also recognize that food security, healthy soil, thriving wildlife, and the preservation of our countryside are investments in a future that technology alone cannot provide.

Sometimes it's difficult to understand how humanity can live on a planet filled with beautiful forests, clean rivers, incredible wildlife, and fertile land, yet continue replacing natural spaces with enormous industrial developments.

As artificial intelligence continues to expand, more data centers are being constructed around the world, raising concerns about their growing electricity demands, water consumption, and impact on surrounding landscapes.

Technology undoubtedly has its benefits, but we should seriously question whether destroying valuable natural habitats and putting additional pressure on our planet's resources is a reasonable price to pay for endless digital expansion.

Future generations won't remember us for how many data centers we built, but they may remember whether we protected the forests, wildlife, and natural beauty that make Earth such an extraordinary place toThere is something deeply troubling about the idea of replacing beautiful farmland, peaceful countryside, and productive agricultural landscapes with enormous buildings filled with computer equipment.

Farmers work tirelessly to produce the food that reaches our tables, while the fields, hedgerows, and surrounding countryside can also provide important habitats for birds, insects, and other wildlife.

As technology companies search for land to build new data centers, we should be asking whether enough is being done to protect productive farmland, preserve rural communities, and prevent unnecessary damage to the natural environment.

A society that values artificial intelligence and economic growth must also recognize that food security, healthy soil, thriving wildlife, and the preservation of our countryside are investments in a future that technology alone cannot provide. live.

Imagine living in a society where billions are available for artificial intelligence infrastructure, but public libraries are struggling to maintain their buildings, expand their collections, and provide essential community services.

Libraries offer free access to knowledge, educational resources, internet connections, and opportunities that can change someone's future regardless of their income.

Meanwhile, the growing investment in massive data centers raises an important question about whether our economic priorities are keeping pace with the everyday needs of ordinary people.

A truly advanced society shouldn't have to choose between technological innovation and public education, because meaningful progress should create opportunities for everyone.

We've entered an era where artificial intelligence can generate realistic images, videos, and digital entertainment in seconds, but the growing infrastructure behind these capabilities comes with an environmental cost that deserves more attention.

Training and operating advanced AI systems requires significant computing power, electricity, cooling equipment, and investment in data centers that can place additional pressure on energy and water resources.

While these technologies offer genuine benefits for education, healthcare, research, and business, it's worth questioning whether every new digital trend justifies the resources required to support it.

When the world faces serious challenges involving pollution, climate change, and resource shortages, shouldn't we be more thoughtful about which technological developments deserve our greatest investment?

Hey young man, and young lady listen to me, now that you are still under your parents and you are doing that little job why not start saving?

Instead of investing your money in latest gadgets and fashions, look for government approved investment platforms and put your money in money market fund, or mutual fund and let your money be giving birth to more money.

Former Super Eagles Star Cries Out Over Alleged Invasion Of His Owerri Hospital

Former Super Eagles striker Emmanuel Emenike has raised an alarm over what he described as an invasion of his hospital in Owerri by operatives of the Imo State Police and waste management officials.

Emenike claimed that the incident occurred on October 21, 2026, and resulted in panic among patients and the arrest of two hospital staff. He noted that a similar incident had earlier taken place on September 25.

Reacting to the development on Instagram, he wrote:

"After representing my dear country on the international stage, playing in Europe and celebrating the trophy of winning the Africa Cup of Nations, I chose to bring my experience and success home to Imo State. I invested in my community and built a hospital - a place where people could seek care, find comfort and hold on to hope. It was a gesture of faith in my people and a commitment to helping my home state thrive. That is why the reports of what happened today 21st October, 2026 at Emenike Hospital are so painful. A place built to care for people should never become a place where patients are afraid and staff are left feeling unsafe. We call on the hospital community to receive the protection and support it needs. Imo State deserves investment. Its people deserve safety. And every hospital should remain a place of care and hope."

FG docks Adeniyi Adeyemi over alleged fake agency

The federal government has arraigned Adeniyi Adeyemi, Director-General of the controversial Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council.

Adeyemi was arraigned before Justice Muhammed Umar of the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja this afternoon September 30.

He is facing an eight-count charge bordering on alleged forgery.

The Federal Government alleges that he forged an appointment letter purportedly issued by President Bola Tinubu and signed by the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila.

He is also accused of forging presidential letterhead paper.

The charge further alleges that Mr. Adeyemi forged a request for collaboration with the Ministry of the Area Council and requests for land allocation and office space across the 36 states of the Federation, purportedly issued from the State House, Abuja.

When the charges were read to him, he pleaded not guilty.

The court then ordered that he be remanded in Kuje prison.

The court also ordered that Adeniyi remain in prison pending the hearing and determination of his bail application.

Here is my opinion about Dangote's shares

Dangote's shares are over hyped. I'm seeing it everywhere. Shares has been there since but nobody heard of it or did it, it's not even popular

Now, Dangote's company went public everyone is rushing to invest because they want to associate with Dangote.

One of my parents told me to do transfer the other day through First bank. I open the app and behold, Dangote's share is at the top. They said I can invest in it right inside the app. Oh, wow. Just like that? They make it so smooth and seamless. I don't need to learn how to buy stocks or deposit in stock apps, just inside first bank app. This has never happened before

Did Dangote run ads on First bank so that people can invest from there?

Since Dangote's company went public I've not heard something. But stocks has been there since ooo.

And for investing in stocks in general, wether Dangote's company or anyone, it is a long term investment. Don't hope it will make you rich, relying on it is a gamble.

In America there is what people do. They have a job then each month they use a percentage of their salary to invest in stocks and hope that it will appreciate. They can wait for up to 10 years or more. That's very dangerous

An author once said that the stock market is used to preserve wealth, not create it . If you have a huge amount of money, the dividends will pay you very well and if it appreciates, it will make you more wealthy. But if you're not putting a large amount of money, you're only hoping it will appreciate or increase in value which is dangerous.

So, let's talk about Dangote. Why did he make his company public? What is his aim? Has he made any of his companies public before? Does he have good intentions for us? Or is he using the shares we bought in his favour?

Well, Dangote is a good man. When we had fuel trouble 2 years ago, his company bailed us out and even last year, idk. So maybe he has good plans for us

So finally to wrap this up, if someone is not earning good income, relying on stocks alone is very dangerous. The stock market is unpredictable. Nobody knows if the value will rise tomorrow, next week or in the next 10 years.

Most people who invested in stocks only got profits decades later. Stocks is really slow. Idk if it's even slower than real estate. Which is faster?

For me, if I invest in stocks I'll not rely on stocks, it's a long term plan. I'll just buy and forget it. I won't even be checking it, I'll go and work on other stuff to make money

Buying stocks is like placing a bet on myself. Ok, I want to make a large amount of money. If I invest in stocks now and work on something else, in 10 years or the next few years, let me see which one will pay me a large amount of money

And finally, so na for only first bank Dangote IPO de abi? I don't know for other banks. I can't access my first bank app. I open Opay to check for Dangote share I no see, ehn??? So Opay is too small abi? Dangote has made a huge mistake. Does he know how many people are using Opay and other mobile banks? He just lost and investor or other potential investors. If Opay had it, I could've invested too. So Opay is too small abi? No worry 🤔

Also, people that have Palmpay or other mobile banks, have you seen the shares?

“I could have bought land” – Man cries out as ₦20k Bank shares bought 18 years ago crashes to ₦5332

A Nigerian man has cried out after checking the value of shares he reportedly bought in a commercial bank 18 years ago.

The man expressed disappointment after discovering that his ₦20,000 investment had allegedly yielded only ₦5,332.50 in returns, according to his account.

The man explained that he bought the Bank shares about 18 years ago but had never checked how much he had made from the investment.

“I bought shares with a Fidelity Bank 18 years ago, and I have not checked how much I’ve made on this share. So I decided to go and check how much I have made on this share,” he said.

He recalled that he invested ₦20,000 at the time.

“I used N20,000 to buy this share 18 years ago. So, surprisingly, I went on 14th of September, 2026, this last week now they said what my share has given me is N5,332.50, what is it?” he stated.

The man questioned the return on his investment, expressing surprise that the amount he was told he had earned was ₦5,332.50 after nearly two decades.

For those buying Dangote Refinery shares with ₦10k or ₦20k, I hope una know wetin una dey look at. 😂

If dividend yield na 8.5%:

₦10k = about ₦850/year

₦20k = about ₦1,700/year

To make ₦100k from dividends alone:

₦10k investment ≈ 118 years 😭

₦20k investment ≈ 59 years 😂

At this point, person fit say “abeg, go sell pure water.” 🤣

But make we no forget: share-price growth is a completely different story. 👀📈

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I had my first private jet at 22– Dangote reveals

Aliko Dangote, President of Dangote Industries Limited, has disclosed that he acquired his first private jet at the age of 22 and a half.

Dangote made this known on Monday, September 14, at the Nigerian Exchange in Lagos during the formal launch of the Initial Public Offering (IPO) of Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals.

Reflecting on his journey as a businessman, Africa's richest man said he had enjoyed his career but now placed greater emphasis on channeling wealth into productive investments.

“My career as a businessman, I really had a great time. I was telling somebody that right now I don’t mind, I can take commercial, I can take anything. I had my first private jet at 22 and a half years old,” he said.

Dangote urged wealthy Nigerians who own expensive private aircraft to consider investing their resources in productive ventures that could contribute to economic development.

He said Nigeria could not attain its full potential without greater investment in production and other productive activities.

“I try as much as I can to encourage people who are riding $900 million aircraft to please go and put that into production. We are not going to be a great nation without doing something productive,” Dangote said.