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A simple question posed on X (formerly Twitter) has sparked a curious debate about digital etiquette — and its potential cost. One user asked, “I wonder how much money OpenAI has lost in electricity costs from people saying ‘please’ and ‘thank you’ to their models.” OpenAI CEO Sam Altman chimed in with a characteristically dry reply: “Tens of millions of dollars well spent — you never know.” While Altman’s response was clearly tongue-in-cheek, it opened up a broader conversation: does politeness to artificial intelligence come with a price tag? Technology site Futurism picked up the exchange, musing on whether pleasantries like “please” and “thank you” — often directed at ChatGPT and other AI tools — might be not only unnecessary but also wasteful in terms of time and computing power. But not everyone sees it as a pointless gesture. Kurt Beavers, a design director on the Microsoft Copilot team, suggested there’s more to digital politeness than meets the eye. According to Beavers, polite inputs from users can influence tone and outcomes. “Using polite language sets a tone for the response,” he said. “When an AI model clocks politeness, it’s more likely to be polite back.” In other words, AI might be mirroring more than just words — it could be taking cues from human manners, too. Still, while some users embrace courteous phrasing as part of interacting with AI in a more “human” way, others argue it’s just another habit formed in a world of voice assistants and automated replies — or perhaps even a subconscious hedge against a sci-fi-style future where machines remember how we treated them.

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FG orders Discos to replace faulty equipment in seven days

The Federal Government has directed electricity distribution companies to replace weak distribution networks within their franchise areas within seven days. This order was issued through the Nigerian Electricity Management Services Agency and follows a two-month notice previously given to the Discos to implement necessary changes. The government aims to enhance the reliability of electricity supply […]

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ICYMI: FG launches CNG e-portal for youths

The Federal Ministry of Youth Development has launched a Compressed Natural Gas e-portal aimed at youths in the commercial transport sector interested in operating CNG-powered tricycles nationwide. This initiative is designed to promote sustainable transportation solutions and empower young entrepreneurs in the industry. This was disclosed by the Minister of State for Youth Development, Ayodele […]

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FG seeks 30% advance payment from NLNG for Bodo-Bonny road

The Federal Government has proposed a 30% advance payment from Nigeria LNG to expedite the Bodo-Bonny road project in Rivers State. This initiative follows the Federal Executive Council’s approval to boost the project’s funding to N280 billion. Minister of Works David Umahi announced this development during a meeting with Julius Berger (Nig.) Plc, as detailed […]

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FG’s deep-water investment plan faces mixed reactions amid $82bn exodus

In a bid to revitalise the struggling oil and gas sector, the federal government has approved a comprehensive tax relief package aimed at attracting investment in deep-water operations. This initiative comes as the industry faces challenges from underinvestment, declining crude oil production, and the ongoing exit of international oil companies, according to Nairametrics. Recent data […]

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FG to invest in local companies for energy security

The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced its imminent selection of additional beneficiaries for its initiative aimed at investing in indigenous companies specializing in energy security and gas infrastructure development. It stated that this initiative is poised to mark a significant milestone in the country’s efforts to enhance energy security and improve gas infrastructure, signaling […]

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FG launches distribution of 2,000 CNG-powered tricycles to empower youth

The Federal Government of Nigeria, in collaboration with the Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative and the Federal Ministry of Youth Development, has launched a program to distribute 2,000 CNG-powered tricycles. The flag-off event for the distribution of 2,000 CNG-powered tricycles took place on Tuesday at the Old Parade Ground in Abuja, coinciding with the celebration […]

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FG’s debt to CBN increases by over N11tn

The Central Bank of Nigeria announced that credit to the Federal Government rose by N11.33 trillion, or 57.11%, reaching N31.15 trillion in August, up from N19.83 trillion in July. The latest Money and Credit Statistics from the CBN revealed a trend of fluctuating borrowing by the three tiers of government from commercial lenders in recent […]

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FG allocates over N29bn in September for infrastructure development

The Federal Government disbursed over N29 billion in September aimed at enhancing road networks and improving water resources, as facilitated by the Federal Ministry of Works. This information was sourced from GovSpend, a platform tracking government expenditures developed by the accountability firm BudgIT. Notably, N5.88 billion was allocated to Reinforced Global Resources Ltd. for the […]

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FAAC deducts N622.75m over 15 months for anchor borrowers

The Federation Allocation Accounts Committee has deducted a total of N622.75 million over the past 15 months to repay loans disbursed to farmers under the Anchor Borrowers Programme. The CBN established the Anchor Borrowers Programme in November 2015 to foster economic linkages between smallholder farmers and anchor companies, according to The Punch. This initiative aims […]

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Nigeria, UAE agree on reciprocal flight rights

Nigeria’s federal government and the United Arab Emirates have reached an agreement on reciprocal flight rights, paving the way for Emirates Airlines to resume its Dubai-Lagos flight service on Tuesday, October 1, 2024. This development also opens the door for Nigerian carrier Air Peace to reinstate its operations to the UAE, following its previous service […]

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FG to boost CNG infrastructure, slash transport fare by 40%

The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced plans to enhance compressed natural gas infrastructure and reduce transportation fares by over 40%. This initiative was formalized during a Memorandum of Understanding signing ceremony in Abuja, which included key stakeholders such as representatives from the National Union of Road Transport Workers from Itakpe, Adavi, and Ajaokuta train […]

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FG secures $600,000 relief fund from Gates foundation

The Nigerian government has secured a $600,000 relief fund along with commitments from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. This announcement came during a meeting between Vice President Kashim Shettima and the head of the Global Development Programme at the foundation, Dr. Christopher Elias on the sidelines of the 79th United Nations General Assembly in […]