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Someday, I'll definitely become one of the software engineers that make these space missions possible
Do you want your name sent around the Moon on the #Artemis I mission? It’s not quite writing it in the stars, but it’s still pretty impressive!
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Every so often, I like to post my 1993 study of how to build a base on the moon & sustain it. At that time, going back to the moon was so toxic to @NASA, I had to pretend it was just an innocent intellectual exercise. I got some money from @NASA_Marshall to spend a few hours on it and publish it. Now, with a few updates, I think it is still a viable plan where, among other practical matters such as annual tonnage requirements, my proposition that NASA be a partner in a consortium that has many goals greater than just going there. homerhickamblog.blogspot.com…
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Sometimes I wonder about the thought process of this man who calls himself an educationist.
If you’re in charge of education in Nigeria, you will willingly surrender the country's educational sovereignty, all in the name of being woke and modern.
You should be more concerned on how we can make WAEC and NECO better, how we can raise our own standards so high that it’ll be globally competitive and respected.
Instead, you want us to run away from our own system and worship foreign validation.
Innovation does not mean we should throw away our own national standards so a few elite schools can sell foreign certificates as a status symbol.
That’s a good policy proposed by the minister of education and it’s not taking us back to Stone age.
Any student who does SS1 to SS3 in a school licensed and operating within Nigeria should write either WAEC/NECO/NABTEB and can obtained foreign qualifications in addition.
Sovereignty is not Stone age
You can do better Mr Alex.
DANGER! THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT IS ABOUT TO DRAG NIGERIAN EDUCATION BACK TO THE STONE AGE!
From 2027, the Federal Ministry of Education wants to force EVERY private and international secondary school in Nigeria to make students sit for WAEC, NECO or other approved Nigerian examinations, even when those students are already pursuing internationally recognised qualifications.
Schools that refuse risk losing their licences!
Instead of urgently modernising our outdated curriculum, fixing dilapidated public schools, building functional science laboratories, training teachers and introducing globally competitive learning standards, we are busy creating policies that threaten educational innovation.
Why are we more interested in forcing successful schools to conform than in raising the standards of failing schools?
The world is moving towards artificial intelligence, robotics, critical thinking, practical skills and competency-based education. Yet we are obsessed with forcing everyone into the same examination system.
We should be exporting educational excellence, not restricting it!
Nigeria cannot become globally competitive by punishing schools that dare to do things differently.
This policy must be urgently reconsidered before we sacrifice another generation’s educational opportunities on the altar of regulatory control.
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Calm down with your "Stone Age" theatrics. Reading your tweet shows you either did not read the guideline properly or you think excellence just means copying a foreign exam board.
Nothing in this policy bans IGCSE, IB, AI, or robotics. Foreign nationals in diplomatic schools are exempted. All it states is that Nigerian students schooling inside Nigeria must sit at least one national exit exam alongside any foreign qualifications they choose to take.
Go to the UK, France, Turkey, or China, open a school for their local citizens, and tell their government your students are above taking the national benchmark exam. Let’s see how long your license lasts.
It is only in Nigeria you people flex muscles.
Again, most private schools skipping WAEC are not building SpaceX labs either. If you have seen one, please tell us. What they do is to run foreign curricula so rich kids can live in Nigeria like tourists and relocate at 16 without knowing basic Nigerian history or civics.
So, swapping WAEC for Cambridge IGCSE is not innovation; it is just trading a local standardized exam for a foreign standardized exam.
Plus, when these same students finish university abroad and return home for NYSC or public appointments, they run into documentation walls because they have no recognized Nigerian O-Level record. Standardizing that baseline at SS3 fixes a real regulatory blind spot.
Yes, the government must fix dilapidated public schools and equip science labs. Nobody disputes that. Still, demanding better public schools does not mean elite private schools get to operate like foreign embassies on Nigerian soil. Every serious nation protects its educational baseline.
DANGER! THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT IS ABOUT TO DRAG NIGERIAN EDUCATION BACK TO THE STONE AGE!
From 2027, the Federal Ministry of Education wants to force EVERY private and international secondary school in Nigeria to make students sit for WAEC, NECO or other approved Nigerian examinations, even when those students are already pursuing internationally recognised qualifications.
Schools that refuse risk losing their licences!
Instead of urgently modernising our outdated curriculum, fixing dilapidated public schools, building functional science laboratories, training teachers and introducing globally competitive learning standards, we are busy creating policies that threaten educational innovation.
Why are we more interested in forcing successful schools to conform than in raising the standards of failing schools?
The world is moving towards artificial intelligence, robotics, critical thinking, practical skills and competency-based education. Yet we are obsessed with forcing everyone into the same examination system.
We should be exporting educational excellence, not restricting it!
Nigeria cannot become globally competitive by punishing schools that dare to do things differently.
This policy must be urgently reconsidered before we sacrifice another generation’s educational opportunities on the altar of regulatory control.
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Went on TikTok this morning and the first thing I saw was the video of a man who had to pause his cinematography job and take up dispatch riding to save up for his equipment, Only to get his leg crushed in an accident💔.
Imagine trying to make ends meet and almost meeting your end. I’m so heart broken. Nigeria’s has failed so many!
He’s crowdfunding for his surgery and if you’d like to donate, here’s the link: oncrowdr.com/explore/c/help-…
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Hi everyone
The DOHS Foundation is organizing a Run for Women and Girls killed by their partner, relatives or acquaintances
We will be running for DEBORAH OKWORI and other Victims of Femicide in Nigeria
details in flyer
#JusticeForDeborah
Register: dohscares.org/race-against-f…
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Good morning good citizens of Nigeria.
This is Deborah family calling for help.
Deborah was murdered by Lintex Oghale and the judge is changing the case silencing the family of the victim just because of money and power.
JUSTICE FOR DEBORAH !!!
Guys, please watch this video.
Watch what this guy called lintex did to his ex.
Watch what is happening in Nigeria prison.
Watch what the Nigeria judiciary system did yesterday.
Please watch and share 🙏🏾
- @BTOofficial look at what is going on in Nigeria prison !!!
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My son as well. However, growing up, I was often told to stay at home whenever I wanted to go out and play football. My twin brother never faced those restrictions, and I certainly do not begrudge him that freedom. I wish I had enjoyed the same opportunities.
I want both my son and daughter to thrive, but the reality is that boys and girls do not always face the same barriers or enjoy the same opportunities. That is the difference I am highlighting.
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There’s no way you’ll explore these, put in thoughtful applications and not find at least one life changing opportunity.
I’ve provided all the documents you need to apply: drive.google.com/drive/folde…
If you are looking for non-dilutive grants, seed funding, fellowships, and travel opportunities to scale your project across Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa, Ghana, Rwanda, the UK, the US, and Europe.
I spent hours this weekend finding organizations that are actively funding NGOs, startups, small businesses and students then compiled over 210+ verified opportunities into one comprehensive sheet.
Application links, funding amounts (from $1k to over $100k), and categories have all been added, so all you have to do is review the sheet and apply.
docs.google.com/spreadsheets…
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If you are looking for non-dilutive grants, seed funding, fellowships, and travel opportunities to scale your project across Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa, Ghana, Rwanda, the UK, the US, and Europe.
I spent hours this weekend finding organizations that are actively funding NGOs, startups, small businesses and students then compiled over 210+ verified opportunities into one comprehensive sheet.
Application links, funding amounts (from $1k to over $100k), and categories have all been added, so all you have to do is review the sheet and apply.
docs.google.com/spreadsheets…
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Better cropland maps can support better agricultural decisions.
Research by Catherine Nakalembe, head of NASA Harvest’s Africa programme, found #DigitalEarthAfrica’s Cropland Extent product performed best among 7 maps assessed across 6 African countries: digitalearthafrica.org/en_za…
We have no excuse mehn. Nigerians will rather blame everything that can be blamed, than do the hard work of building.
We all die one day but I am not giving up my machine intelligence work to a corporations offering at most $10K or less for an advanced visual perception system codebase I developed while teaching myself computer vision & programming in Zambia back when internet was expensive.
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@womeninspaceke @iyefuu @julian__duru @Kolokodess @SheCodeAfrica I think the tweet above may interest you, since this is a big issue that affects grassroots technological Innovation
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We still have the following;
1. 6 seats left at Yaba, Montgomery.
2. 5 seats left at Yaba, Alagomeji
3, 8 seats left at Ikeja.
Please, it’s absolutely free. Free internet, free water and some spaces have biscuits and coffee.
It’s for people looking for a space to work, charge their gadgets and get back in the grind.
I know how hard it’s been with power and productivity in Lagos in the past few weeks and this is just a token of love.
My only request is that you don’t damage the property and don’t go with a plus 1 unless approved.
Kindly retweet a young freelancer, founder or an operator might need this.
@Wizarab10 @neo_officialll
With the power situation getting worse, staying productive has become a real struggle. So we're opening up our Yaba office to remote founders and operators who need a reliable place to work, Monday to Friday.
The details:
•Location: Yaba
•Parking is limited
•Spaces are first come, first served
•Please only reach out if you genuinely need it. If you have another workable option, kindly leave the spot for someone who doesn't.
Interested? Send me a DM.
Let's keep pushing for better, together.
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We are on the lookout for a History & Philosophy Research Associate for Praxians, @thezeitgeistnow’s cultural column.
The role
1. One-month project starting January 2027, with the possibility of a long-term partnership
2. Part-time, 20 hours per week
3. One-time payment for the project
Responsibilities
1. Archival work
2. Research and knowledge work, including cultural synthesis
3. Close collaboration with the column’s writers
What we’re looking for
1. An obsession with ideas around statecraft and civilisation 🤓
2. Strong research instincts and the ability to quickly navigate think tank environments
3. A strong background in history and philosophy, particularly pre-colonial African history and Confucian, Hellenic and European Renaissance thought
Preferred
1. An academic background in History, Philosophy or Classics
2. Familiarity with research in academic environments
How to apply
Send the following to [email protected]:
1. Past work (published essays, academic papers, archival projects, etc.)
2. Your current location
3. Your fee expectation for the one-month project (in Naira)
4. Your monthly salary expectation in the event of a long-term collaboration (in Naira)
5. Links to your X and LinkedIn profiles
6. A brief intro on why you’re a good fit
⚠️ DO NOT SEND DMs, email applications only.
I thought about something similar to this recently
MIT and Harvard built an AI simulation containing 8.3 billion virtual people, roughly the entire population of planet.
They call it MatrAIx.
It’s a population-scale simulation running on frontier models, GPT and Claude among them. The longer description took me a while to believe.
Start with the dataset, Persona 8B. 8.3 billion synthetic profiles, each one specified across 1,290 dimensions. Background, psychology, spending habits, how comfortable they are with technology, what they do on a Tuesday night, the small behavioral quirks that make one 34-year-old nurse in NYC different from another.
A spreadsheet of 8 billion rows would be a curiosity. What they did next is the part that matters.
They turned the profiles into agents and dropped them into four environments: surveys, AI chat interfaces, live web browsing, and native desktop and mobile apps. Then they ran real products through the crowd. New features, software updates, pricing changes.
And they logged everything. How long an agent paused after seeing a price go up. The exact point at which it gave up on a broken checkout. How much lag it would sit through before closing the app.
The number I keep coming back to is 91.5%. That’s how often the agents stayed in character, behaving the way their assigned psychology and demographics said they should. Not perfect. But for billions of agents across four environments, closer than I expected.
Here’s what that does to how products get built.
Right now, if you want to know whether a feature will land, you ship it to a slice of users and wait. Or you pay a research firm and wait longer. Either way the answer arrives in weeks, from a sample you hope is representative.
With something like this, you run the feature past 8 billion simulated reactions overnight. One server. Results by morning, broken down by every one of those 1,290 dimensions if you want them.
I have questions about how well a synthetic crowd predicts a real one. 91.5% is persona adherence, not forecast accuracy, and those are different things. But the direction is clear, and it’s coming faster than most product teams are ready for.
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