Strength does not come from winning. Your struggles develop your strengths. When you go through hardships and decide not to surrender, that is strength. -Arnold Schwarzenegger
Nigeria's locally assembled drones are demonstrating the country's growing engineering strength, with NASENI driving innovation, job creation and local technology development through strategic partnerships.
Nigeria is set to begin rolling out a 90,000km fibre optic network that will connect every state, local government area & ward. Combined with 3,700 new telecom towers, the initiative is expected to expand broadband access, strengthen digital inclusion and support economic growth
Moove, the Nigerian-founded mobility technology company, has raised $250 million in Series C funding, achieving a $2.1 billion valuation and officially becoming Africa's latest unicorn.
For the second consecutive month, Dangote Petroleum Refinery has retained its position as Europe's largest supplier of imported jet fuel, delivering more than 400,000 tonnes in July, about 20% of the continent's imports, according to Kpler.
Nigeria and Canada have expanded their air transport agreement, clearing the way for direct scheduled flights for the first time. The deal allows multiple airlines, up to 14 weekly passenger flights and 10 weekly cargo flights per country, boosting trade and connectivity.
Jessica Oji has made history as Nigeria's first-ever field event champion at the World U20 Athletics Championships. The 19-year-old won women's shot put gold in Oregon with a throw of 18.08m, becoming the only athlete to surpass the 18-metre mark.
Prof. Akasoba Duke-Abiola has secured the endorsement of the African Policy & Research Consortium in her bid to become the next UN Secretary-General. The endorsement comes as the UN begins selecting a successor to António Guterres, with calls for Nigeria to formally nominate her