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HP Introduces Breakthrough Innovations to Lead the Future of Work in Large Format Printing
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Today at HP Amplify Conference 2025, HP Inc. (NYSE: HPQ) revealed new Large Format printing innovations designed to empower Print Service Providers (PSPs) to transform their business with enhanced efficiency, versatility and sustainability.
Small and medium PSPs struggle with rigid printing due to space constraints, high investment costs, and operational complexity, often resorting to inefficient workflows or outsourcing. Meanwhile, larger PSPs are looking for solutions that elevate their offerings and enable them to execute short runs of both rigid and flexible media.
Unveiled today, the HP Latex R530 delivers a more accessible and efficient printing solution that streamlines production for small and medium-sized print shops (PSPs). The HP Latex R530 Printer is an ideal solution for PSPs looking to enter or expand in the rigid printing market offering seamless all-in-one printing with ease of operation thanks to its compact design, elevated application capabilities, and leading sustainability.
“The HP Latex R530 eliminates trade-offs associated with traditional flatbeds as the only all-in-one compact HP Latex printing solution. We constantly innovate to equip PSPs with the tools that enable sustainable growth, and this latest addition to our Latex Portfolio offers a solution for businesses of all sizes to elevate their operations and scale sustainably” said Daniel Martinez, Global Head and General Manager of HP Large Format Business
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All-in-one, Versatile and Sustainable Printing
The compact hybrid design of the HP Latex R530 Printer allows fast and easy switch between rigid.
and flexible applications, delivering consistent, high-quality output across multiple media types. PSPs can tap into new markets and expand print applications with HP Latex Inks and HP Latex White Ink and ensure vibrant colors and smooth gradients with HP Pixel Control technology. Automatic recirculation and printhead cleaning enable businesses to bolster uptime and reduce maintenance costs, while single-phase power system enables effortless installation in constrained spaces.
With HP’s sustainable mission at the heart of every innovation, the latest Latex printer leads the way in sustainable printing. Direct-to-rigid printing reduces waste while maintaining the recyclability of fiber-based media. The device integrates sustainable innovation, including UL ECOLOGO®-certified HP Latex Inks for a healthier workspace, returnable extended-life maintenance cartridges, and 25% recycled plastic in the printer’s design to promote circularity.
The HP Latex R530 is expected to be available globally starting April 23, 2025.
HP PrintOS Production Hub: Precision, Efficiency, and Control for Print Operations
PSPs need streamlined workflows to fully leverage their technology, investments and workforce. Without a centralized job and production management, PSPs face inefficiencies, costly errors, and operational bottlenecks.
With the introduction of HP PrintOS Production Hub, PSPs now have access to the world’s only large-format software that combines order management and remote production control into a centralized, real-time platform—increasing efficiency and reducing operational complexity.
HP PrintOS Production Hub is expected to be available globally starting May 2025.
Industry-First AI-Solution for Vectorization
The construction industry has a tremendous opportunity to enhance productivity by streamlining manual tasks, improving stakeholder coordination, and integrating compatible software. By equipping construction professionals with effective tools to vectorize old originals during the design phase and capture site observations and generate field reports during the construction phase, projects can be completed more efficiently and with fewer delays.
To seize these opportunities, HP is also introducing updates to HP Build Workspace. This platform, already announced last September at HP Imagine, will be the first solution to use AI for the process of vectorizing raster images into CAD editable documents, saving hours of manual work per drawing.
With this solution construction professionals can:
Save 80% of the time required for each project with AI Vectorization which automatically converts drawings into CAD editable files
Save hours per week in field report generation during the construction phase automatically with Site Captures and Site Reports
Coordinate with everyone, ensuring all project stakeholders have access to the latest information
HP Build Workspace will soon connect further with the HP DesignJet portfolio to streamline communication and collaboration beyond paper such as the ability to scan to HP Build Workspace and vectorize.
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“Today we’re announcing break through innovations that have the potential to completely transform the way AEC professionals work. With a focus on automation, communication and collaboration, HP is delivering the tools that tackle fundamental challenges in productivity that have inherently plagued the industry” said Xavier Juarez, Director of HP Construction Services.
AI Vectorization with HP Build Workspace is expected to be available in North America, UK and Germany starting May 2025.
Automation to Boost Construction Productivity
To further boost productivity in industrial applications, HP announced an add-on service to HP SitePrint, enabling the measurement of floor flatness and the direct printing of elevation corrections onto the floor, eliminating the need for external data processing. Traditionally, elevation and flatness data are processed in the back office before corrections can be communicated to field operation teams.
HP SitePrint Flatness Measurement Service enables professionals to measure the flatness of the floor while printing the layout, transforming four manual processes into a single automated one. Industrial professionals can greatly reduce time spent by integrating four key processes: marking information on the floor, capturing elevation data, processing the data, and relocating elevation information, into a single automated workflow. This streamlined approach enhances efficiency and improves collaboration with real-time elevation insights.
The new service is expected to be generally available from May 2025.
Accelerating Sustainability with HP’s Sustainability Amplifier Program
Building on the success in Industrial Printing, HP is expanding its Sustainability Amplifier Program to Large Format PSPs of all sizes. Designed to help PSPs assess their sustainability practices against industry standards, the program offers self-assessment tools, personalized recommendations and expert-developed best practices to improve their environmental impact.
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Peter Obi’s Son, Oseloka, Speaks On Gay Allegations
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August 23, 2025By
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Oseloka Obi, son of the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi, has responded to viral allegations linking him to homosexuality after photographs of him with London-based British-Nigerian Kent Okwesa, circulated online this week.
The pictures, which emerged on Wednesday, showed Oseloka and Okwesa sitting closely at a restaurant in the United Kingdom, sparking a wave of online speculation and gossip.
In a detailed statement, Oseloka dismissed the rumours as malicious falsehoods driven by his father’s involvement in Nigerian politics.
He noted that while he rarely responds to such narratives, the persistence of gossip and unfounded claims made it necessary to address the matter.
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“Because of my father’s involvement in Nigerian politics, there has been a persistent curiosity and, at times, malicious obsession with me.
“I have no social media presence and no interest in maintaining one, so I rarely correct these falsehoods. But perhaps it is time I address them,” he wrote.
Oseloka stressed that the photos of him in circulation were being misrepresented, insisting they were ordinary snapshots with friends and colleagues.
“The truth is simple: Peter Obi’s son appears in photos with his friends and colleagues, nothing more. If people wish to invent otherwise, I hope they sleep soundly knowing they are spreading lies,” he added.
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He further emphasised that neither he nor his father is perfect, but attested to his father’s integrity and commitment to Nigeria’s future.
“My father has my vote, not because he is my father, but because he is the right man for the job. If others wish to go low, invent scandals, or attack me to wound him, they are free to do so. But we will go high, and we will continue to focus on the future of Nigeria.”
Concluding, Oseloka urged Nigerians to redirect their attention from idle gossip to the pressing socio-economic challenges facing the country.
Read the full statement below:
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FULL LIST: PenCom Bars Seven Mortgage Banks From Processing Housing Loans
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August 23, 2025By
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The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has barred seven Primary Mortgage Banks (PMBs) from processing applications under the pension-backed equity contribution scheme for residential mortgages, citing their non-compliance with housing loan guidelines.
In a letter published on PenCom’s website, addressed to Pension Fund Administrators (PFAs) and Pension Fund Custodians (PFCs), the organisation instructed them to immediately stop accepting or processing equity contribution applications submitted through the affected institutions.
The blacklisted mortgage banks are:
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• Jigawa Savings & Loans Limited
• FHA Mortgage Bank Limited
• Delta Trust Mortgage Bank Limited
• AG Mortgage Bank Limited
• Infinity Trust Mortgage Bank Pic
• First Trust Mortgage Bank Limited
• Mutual Alliance Mortgage Bank Limited
“Following the cited letter, the commission instructs that PFAs, including Closed Pension Fund Administrators and Pension Fund Custodians, immediately stop accepting or processing equity contribution applications submitted by the following Primary Mortgage Banks… Please be guided,” the circular read in part.
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Explaining the decision, PenCom’s spokesman, Ibrahim Buwai, told The PUNCH that the sanction was imposed because the affected institutions failed to generate the mortgages for which funds had been approved.
“The whole purpose of giving access to RSA holders is to enable them to own houses through mortgages,” he said. “It was discovered that some of the primary mortgage institutions were not generating mortgages. If that is the case, it means they are not complying with the regulations. That is the reason for their blacklisting.”
PenCom introduced the equity contribution for residential mortgages in September 2022, allowing Retirement Savings Account (RSA) holders to withdraw up to 25 per cent of their balances to fund equity contributions for home ownership.
According to the commission, 24,582 RSA holders had accessed the scheme as of the first quarter of 2025, with disbursements totalling ₦149.84bn.
RSA holders who submitted applications through the barred mortgage banks are now advised to reapply with other eligible PMBs. Those who have made upfront payments were urged to contact the affected institutions for the next line of action.
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VIDEO: How ‘Close Friend’ Leaked Cat Secret To Security During My House Invasion — Sunday Igboho
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August 23, 2025By
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Yoruba Nation agitator, Chief Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has opened up again on the July 1, 2021 midnight invasion of his Ibadan residence by security operatives, including the Department of State Services (DSS).
Speaking during a visit to the Olowo of Owo, Oba Ajibade Gbadegesin Ogunoye III, at his palace in Ondo State, Igboho alleged that the attack was carried out with the intent to take his life.
“When my house was invaded, they wanted to kill me but failed. Some said my intestines were shattered, others said my leg was broken, but there was nothing of such. They fired guns at me very well, but the prayers of you my fathers on me were answered.”
According to him, the DSS operatives forcefully gained entrance into his residence and pointed a gun at his Personal Assistant so he could lead them to his room.
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Death of cat after friend’s betrayal
While recalling the invasion, Igboho said one of his trusted friends betrayed him by leaking sensitive information about his cat to the operatives.
He disclosed that the so-called ‘trusted’ friend had told the agents not to let the cat escape, which led to the security operatives killing the animal.
“When I opened the door of my room for them, they saw my cat on the bed. One of my friends that I entrusted with secret had told them not to let the cat go. So they killed the cat and wrapped it with clothes like a corpse. They destroyed everywhere in the house and killed one of my brothers alongside one other person and they left,” he narrated.
Appeal to the Olowo
Speaking at the palace of the Olowo, Igboho said his absence from the country had lasted about five years and that he was eager to return to contribute to tackling insecurity in the South-West.
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“But why I came to meet you Kabiesi is that till when will I be doing that. Nigeria is my motherland. This is about five years since I’ve been chased from here. Tinubu is your son, you can convince him to free me. If not for the wanted tag on me, I would have come to Nigeria to face the insecurity facing the South-West region. I would have entered the bush and faced them,” Igboho pleaded with the monarch.
Monarch’s response
In his response, Oba Ogunoye described Igboho as a beacon of hope for his generation and future ones, urging him not to be discouraged by the challenges he has faced.
The monarch enjoined Igboho and his supporters to remain law-abiding amid ongoing challenges.
He assured him of continued support and called for peace and cooperation across South-West communities, noting that no region can achieve sustainable development without security.
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