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Police Clarify Leadership of Friday Prayers Amid Emirship Dispute
WRITTEN BY: CHIOMA MADONNA NDUKWU The Kano State Police Command has confirmed that the 16th Emir of Kano, Sanusi Lamido, will lead the...
Nigerian Government Condemns Israeli Airstrike on Civilians in Gaza
WRITTEN BY: CHIOMA MADONNA NDUKWU The Nigerian Government has condemned the recent Israeli airstrike on civilians in Rafah, Gaza, which resulted in at...
Aminu Bayero Retains Position as Kano Emir – Security Forces Pledge to Uphold Court Order
WRITTEN BY: CHIOMA MADONNA NDUKWU Under the directive of Commissioner Muhammad Usaini Gumel, joint security agencies have affirmed their commitment to maintaining peace...
Israel Denies Role in Iranian President Raisi’s Fatal Helicopter Crash Amid Escalating Tensions
WRITTEN BY: CHIOMA MADONNA NDUKWU Israel has vehemently denied any involvement in the helicopter crash that claimed the lives of Iranian President Ebrahim...
Nnamdi Kanu Disrupts Court Proceedings, Labels Government Lawyer ‘Terrorist’
WRITTEN BY: CHIOMA MADONNA NDUKWU In a heated session at the Federal High Court in Abuja, Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous...
Bandits Raid Nigerian University, Kidnap Students in Classroom Ambush
WRITTEN BY: CHIOMA MADONNA NDUKWU Suspected bandits targeted the Confluence University of Science and Technology (CUSTEC) in Osara, Okene, Kogi state. Reports indicate...
African Leaders Gather in Nairobi for South Sudan Peace Talks
By Ollus Ndomu Nairobi, Kenya - Peace talks commenced in Nairobi, Kenya, Wednesday, involving South Sudan's government and rebel opposition groups, with a...
NIGERIA: Alleged Son of Ooni of Ife Threatens Revelations in Two-Month Ultimatum
WRITTEN BY: CHIOMA MADONNA NDUKWU A man claiming to be the son of the revered Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Ogunwusi, has emerged,...
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Harvard-Trained Nigerian-American Engineer Raises $7m for Robot Designed to Assist Hair Braiders A Nigerian-American engineer and Harvard graduate, Yinka Ogunbiyi, has secured $7 million in seed funding to develop a robotic device designed to make hair braiding faster and less physically demanding for professional stylists. Ogunbiyi’s company, HaloBraid, is developing what it describes as the world’s first patented braid-assist robot. The device is designed to work with hairstylists by handling some of the repetitive movements involved in knotless braiding. The funding round was led by Seven Seven Six, a venture capital firm founded by Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian. AlleyCorp and Bling Capital were also among the investors. The technology has already attracted significant interest, with more than 7,000 salons reportedly waiting to use the system. HaloBraid is designed as a collaborative robot, meaning it works alongside a human stylist instead of attempting to replace one. The hairstylist remains responsible for sectioning the hair, creating the initial knot and completing the final styling. The robot then assists with the repetitive weaving process down the length of the braid before the stylist returns to finish and shape the ends. According to the company, the technology could cut the time spent on some knotless braid appointments by roughly half, allowing salons to serve more clients while reducing the physical pressure on stylists. For Ogunbiyi, the idea was born from personal experience. During the COVID-19 pandemic, she spent four days installing knotless braids on herself, an experience that made her consider how technology could assist with the most repetitive aspects of the process. She subsequently teamed up with co-founder David Afolabi to develop HaloBraid. The company’s technology is also aimed at addressing the physical demands of professional braiding. Stylists who spend years performing repetitive movements can experience problems affecting their wrists, hands, shoulders, back and joints. By assisting with the most repetitive stage of braiding, HaloBraid hopes to reduce the strain on beauty professionals and help them work more efficiently. Ogunbiyi said the technology would not take away from the personal experience of visiting a salon. Rather, she believes it can allow stylists to spend less time on repetitive movements while continuing to handle the creative and personal aspects of hairstyling. Before launching HaloBraid, Ogunbiyi worked on smart kitchen appliances and Internet of Things products. She holds a joint master’s degree in engineering and business administration from Harvard University. With a $7 million investment and thousands of salons already expressing interest, HaloBraid is seeking to introduce robotics into one of the world’s largest and most labour-intensive beauty markets.
Harvard-Trained Nigerian-American Engineer Raises $7m for Robot Designed to Assist Hair Braiders A Nigerian-American engineer and Harvard graduate, Yinka Ogunbiyi, has secured $7...
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IMO APC YOUTH LEAGUE INAUGURATES BOOTH WATCHDOGS, WARD CANVASSERS TO STRENGTHEN GRASSROOTS STRUCTURE AHEAD OF 2027
The Imo State Chapter of the APC Youth League on Thursday, July 23, 2026, successfully hosted its Interactive Session and Banquet at the...
VIDEO: 68 Passengers Survive Enugu Air Crash-Landing at Benin Airport
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5 Members of Same Family Found Dead Inside Abia Residence
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