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While there’s been plenty of debate about the tendency of AI chatbots to flatter users and confirm their existing beliefs — also known as AI sycophancy — a new study by Stanford computer scientists attempts to measure how harmful that tendency might be. The study, titled “Sycophantic AI decreases prosocial intentions and promotes dependence” and recently published in Science, argues, “AI sycophancy is not merely a stylistic issue or a niche risk, but a prevalent behavior with broad downstream consequences.” According to a recent Pew report, 12% of U.S. teens say they turn to chatbots for emotional support or advice.…

Moniepoint has been hit by loan default surge, raising concerns over aggressive SME lending strategy.   NewsOnline Nigeria reports that Moniepoint Microfinance Bank is facing mounting criticism after its non-performing loans surged to about N7 billion, exposing weaknesses in its fast-growing but increasingly risky SME lending model.   The fintech lender, licensed by the Central Bank of Nigeria, rapidly scaled its credit operations in 2025, disbursing over ₦1 trillion to small businesses across Nigeria. While this positioned the company as a key player in bridging the financing gap left by cautious traditional banks, analysts now warn that the pace of…

Nigeria is targeting an increase in crude oil production to an average of 1.8 million barrels per day (bpd) in 2026 as the Nigerian National Petroleum Company moves to strengthen output capacity and improve operational performance. Group Chief Executive Officer of the company, Bashir Bayo Ojulari, said Nigeria could raise production by about 100,000 bpd over the next few months as part of ongoing efforts to scale output. Speaking on the sidelines of the CERAWeek by S&P Global conference in Houston, Ojulari noted that the country produced between 1.6 million and 1.7 million bpd on average last year and is…

Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has paid a glowing tribute to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as he clocks 74 on Sunday, March 29, 2026, describing him as a visionary and courageous leader whose love for the country has been demonstrated beyond any shred of doubt. He said that at 74, Tinubu’s life’s journey has continued to stand as a testament to an enduring dedication to the development of Nigeria, while his leadership continues to reflect resilience and a bold commitment to reform, inclusivity, and national renewal. A statement issued by his media aide, Uche Anichukwu, on Saturday, quoted…

Moroccans. I love Moroccans. They are a fine people with a very rich history and culture. But in the last six decades their country has been in the news, often for the wrong reasons. They are now known for being intolerant, divisive, quarrelsome, arrogant, but subservient and unscrupulous. When it was to host the 2026 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) finals, some of us with knowledge of the Moroccan politics thought it was not a good idea. We were not disappointed when the games were marked, not with the friendship associated with football, but tension and intolerance on and off…

News » Premier League news » Manchester United newsMarch 28, 2026 21:05 GMT (UK), by Sri Aswin Brown to Man Utd soon? Manchester United are particularly keen on signing Eintracht Frankfurt left-back Nathaniel Brown during the summer transfer window. The Red Devils are likely to reinforce the defensive department this summer and a new left-back could be among the main priorities.Patrick Dorgu has looked better as a winger for the Red Devils, and United may want a new competitor to Luke Shaw in the left-back role.Brown has emerged as a top target for the Mancunian giants, but they are not alone with Chelsea and…

In a rare piece of good news, though, the UN World Health Organization (WHO) said that aid shipments are getting “back on track” from Dubai, one of its key relief hubs, after major disruption to flights and other shipments caused by Iranian attacks throughout the Gulf.“I would say the first two weeks of the crisis really set us back. But we’re now receiving bookings for commercially scheduled cargo, and we’re able to begin moving supplies out as we were in the past,” said Robert Blanchard, WHO Emergency Operations Team Lead at the Dubai Logistics Hub.After a “significant reduction” in air…

Being a digital nomad, not simply in name only, can feel like a dream. Barring the cost and effort it takes to plan, prepare, and travel on short notice, frequent trips offer plenty of chance encounters, but they also test your tolerance for misadventures. Shelter is where fantasy usually collides with reality. According to three digital nomads and frequent travellers I spoke to, accommodation regularly eats between 40 to 50% of a travel budget. Beyond the cost, Yinka Oke, a Nigerian nomad, said the hardest part of planning for housing in a country where you know nobody is how unpredictable…

Nigerian Troops pounded terrorists in Borno.   NewsOnline Nigeria reports that troops of the Joint Task Force, North East, Operation HADIN KAI, OPHK, have neutralized 38 ISWAP terrorists.   This Nigeria news platform understands that a statement issued by the Media Information Officer of the Joint Task Force, Lieutenant Colonel Sani Uba, said the operation was carried out on Saturday morning.     The terrorists had attacked the FOB Mandaragirau in Sector 2, Borno State, before they were overpowered by the troops. According to the statement, the troops engaged the terrorists with well-coordinated ambushes and a deliberate offensive-defensive response that…

By Adedapo Adesanya The Naira maintained stability against the United States Dollar in the black market segment of the foreign exchange (FX) market on Friday, March 27, data obtained by Business Post showed. It also remained unchanged at the GTBank FX counter at N1,401/$1. However, it further appreciated in the Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market (NAFEX) during the session by N3.30 or 0.2 per cent to N1,380.58/$1 from the previous day’s rate of N1,383.88/$1. In the same vein, the domestic currency improved its value against the Pound Sterling in the spot market yesterday by N10.77 to trade at N1,836.99/$1 compared with…