Every forest cleared for development can affect countless animals that rely on those ecosystems for food, shelter, reproduction, and survival.

While businesses continue expanding and investing in new infrastructure, the long-term economic value of healthy forests, biodiversity, clean water, and thriving ecosystems is often overlooked.

Perhaps the future we should be working toward isn't simply one with more wealth and advanced technology, but one where children can grow up surrounded by nature rather than learning about disappearing wildlife in history books.

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.

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?

We’re building technology faster than ever, but at what cost?

More electricity, more water consumption, and growing pressure on our natural resources.

Clean water, healthy forests, and wildlife matter more than another AI app.

Technology should make life better, not put the planet we depend on at risk.

I know what I’d choose. Nature comes first.

For millions of hardworking people, waiting several days for a refund isn't just frustrating, it can mean struggling to pay bills, buy groceries, or manage everyday expenses.

We live in an age of instant payments, advanced banking technology, and artificial intelligence, so it's reasonable to question why customers still face such long delays when getting their own money back.

Businesses are quick to expect immediate payment from their customers, and perhaps it's time we expected that same level of speed, fairness, and accountability when they owe us a refund.

These machines produce heat, and many data centers use water-based cooling systems because they can be an effective and economical way to manage temperatures.

Not every data center uses the same amount of water, however, and newer cooling technologies can reduce freshwater demand depending on the location and design.

As artificial intelligence continues to expand, we should be asking how companies plan to protect local water resources while meeting the growing demand for digital services.

We are already facing difficult questions about AI-generated misinformation, disappearing jobs, privacy, environmental costs, and the growing power of technology companies over everyday life.

AI has the potential to improve medicine, education, scientific research, and countless other areas, but those benefits mean very little if we ignore the risks and allow profit and convenience to become more important than human wellbeing.

Perhaps the real danger is not artificial intelligence itself, but a society that keeps creating more powerful technology without developing the wisdom, responsibility, and common sense needed to control it.

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Veteran Nollywood actor Kanayo O. Kanayo has called for further reforms in the Nigeria Police Force after observing differences in policing methods during a recent trip to Ghana.

In a video shared online, the actor revealed that he and his colleagues spent 10 days filming in Ghana and did not encounter a single police checkpoint throughout their journeys, including trips between Takoradi and other locations.

According to him, although police officers were present on Ghanaian roads, they appeared to operate strategically rather than stopping vehicles at frequent checkpoints.

Kanayo commended the Inspector-General of Police for his ongoing reform efforts but urged him to address the conduct of officers who give the force a bad reputation.

He alleged that some dismissed or retired officers had found their way back into the force and called for measures to identify and remove such individuals.

The actor also criticised the tendency of some officers to treat young Nigerians who own expensive cars as suspected internet fraudsters, pointing out that many young people earn legitimate incomes through technology and other businesses.

Speaking from his perspective as a lawyer, Kanayo acknowledged that police officers have the authority to conduct searches but questioned situations where motorists are stopped without reasonable justification.

He urged the police leadership to reduce the number of checkpoints across the country, noting that unnecessary stops and questioning could create an unpleasant experience for tourists and other road users.

Kanayo also condemned criminal activities and praised officers who work diligently to keep Nigerians safe.

He concluded by appealing to the police leadership to improve the force's public image, stressing that the Nigeria Police Force belongs to all Nigerians.

1. VAT on Wallet Funding

In line with applicable Nigerian tax requirements, 9JAWAP TECH SOLUTIONS LIMITED (Tax ID: 2522535190327) will apply 7.5% Value Added Tax (VAT) to wallet funding transactions from November 1, 2026.

VAT will be displayed at checkout and collected with your wallet deposit.

Wallet Funding Breakdown

Wallet Deposit| VAT (7.5%)| Total Payable

₦1,000| ₦75| ₦1,075

₦5,000| ₦375| ₦5,375

₦10,000| ₦750| ₦10,750

₦50,000| ₦3,750| ₦53,750

Your selected deposit amount will be credited to your wallet, while the VAT will be accounted for separately.

The VAT treatment of other platform activities, including marketplace escrow transactions, 9JC token swaps, and publisher advertising payouts, will remain subject to the applicable tax rules for each transaction.

2. Updated 9JC Post-Minting Limits

To support a sustainable reward system and help maintain the stability of the 9JC reward pool, we are removing the daily limit on posts eligible for post-minting rewards.

Effective November 1, 2026, the following rules will apply:

- Reward rate: 5 9JC for each eligible published post.

- Daily post limit: There will be no daily limit on the number of posts eligible for post-minting rewards.

- Daily reset: The reward counter will no longer be restricted by a daily post limit.

You can continue publishing posts and earn 5 9JC for each eligible published post, subject to the platform’s eligibility requirements and applicable reward policies.

This update is intended to encourage meaningful participation while giving creators greater freedom to share content, engage with their audience, and grow their community.

What You Need to Do

No action is required at this time. Please note the effective date and the changes outlined above.

You can access your account, review your wallet balance, and manage your profile through the 9jawap dashboard.

Go to Your 9jawap Wallet

Https://9jawap.net/wallet

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#1960Challenge: What Are You Building for Nigeria?

Nigeria is full of people building ideas, businesses, communities, products, and solutions that could make a difference.

Now we want to hear yours.

How to Participate

1. Create a post on 9jawap.

Tell us:

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It can be a business, technology solution, community project, creative idea, social initiative, or anything you believe can contribute to Nigeria.

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3. Tag or invite 3 people on 9jawap to take part.

4. Share your challenge post outside 9jawap and invite others to join the conversation.

The Reward

Bring your best idea.

The best idea wins a reward worth 10,000 9JC.

We want to discover the people building the future of Nigeria and give their ideas a platform to be seen.

Your idea does not have to be perfect.

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Join the #1960Challenge on 9jawap and let Nigeria hear what you are building.