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NIGERIA AT 66: GWOTT CALLS FOR GREATER COMMITMENT TO NATION BUILDING

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October 1, 2026

As Nigeria marks its 66th Independence Anniversary, the Group Managing Director/CEO of Plateau Express Services Group, Hon. Dr. Samuel Jok Gwott, has called on Nigerians to renew their commitment to building a stronger and more united nation.

In his Independence Day message, Dr. Gwott described the anniversary as an opportunity to reflect on Nigeria’s journey, the resilience of its people and the responsibility shared by citizens and institutions in shaping the country’s future.

He noted that meaningful national development requires a continued commitment to accountability, peace, responsible service and the strengthening of institutions.

According to him, every organisation and individual has a role to play within their respective spheres, adding that Plateau Express Services Group remains committed to contributing to development through improved mobility, service delivery and stronger connections across Plateau State.

Dr. Gwott congratulated His Excellency, Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, Executive Governor of Plateau State, iand the people of Plateau State on the occasion, acknowledging the administration’s focus on unity, peace and development under the Time Is Now agenda.

He also extended his goodwill to Nigerians at home and abroad, expressing hope that the anniversary would renew confidence in the nation’s potential.

“May this Independence Day renew our collective faith in the possibilities of our country and inspire us to keep building with purpose, unity and hope,” he stated.

Happy 66th Independence Day, Nigeria!

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NPF Pensions Rolls Out Support Programmes for Retired Police Officers

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October 8, 2026

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NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—Retirement should not mark the start of fresh hardship for police officers who devoted their working lives to safeguarding the public, yet questions about pension adequacy, gratuity payments and the general welfare of retirees continue to feature in conversations on police welfare.

With Police Pension Week underway, the Nigeria Police Force Pensions Board says it is working to strengthen its services and tackle some of the difficulties confronting both serving and retired officers.

The agency says that, in addition to routine pension payments, it runs a Retirement and Resettlement Support Programme designed to help retirees cope while their retirement benefits are being processed.

It also holds pre-retirement seminars that prepare officers for life after service, offering training in areas such as poultry farming and other small-scale ventures.

According to the agency, these efforts are intended to give retired personnel better financial footing and ease their transition from active duty to civilian life.

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Robot data startup Mecka AI nabs $60M from Sequoia

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October 8, 2026

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Mecka AI, a startup that collects and analyzes human motion data to train humanoid robots and other kinds of robots, announced it has raised a $60 million Series B round led by Sequoia, with participation from Nvidia, Microsoft’s venture fund M12, and others. TechCrunch had previously reported that the startup was nearing a new funding round at a $500 million valuation.

Founded in 2024, the startup intends to do for robotics what Scale AI, Mercor, Surge, and other data-labeling companies have done for LLMs. Those companies supply the human-generated data these systems learn from. Mecka pays people to record themselves doing everyday tasks, like making coffee or fixing cars, while wearing body sensors and using smartphones.

Other startups that collect real-world data for robot training include XDOF, which was in talks to raise a Series B round at a $1.2 billion valuation according to TechCrunch’s previous reporting. Human-data platforms that began with LLMs are also expanding into robotics, such as Scale AI and Micro1.