In my latest for @ForbesCrypto, I cover the recent stream of bitcoin hacks, the role of accountability and why users still flock to exchanges and ETFs
https://t.co/ukVcFDW1ZU
We want to sincerely thank the Chairman of the Funtua Inland Dry Port Limited, Alhaji Dr. Umaru Abdul Mutallab, the Vice Chairman, Alhaji Tijjani Muhammad Dandutse, the Managing Director, Alhaji Ahmed Dodo, and the Executive Director, Hon. Kasim Mutallab, for their unwavering support and commitment towards ensuring the seamless takeoff of this laudable project.
My colleagues, both the Managing Director of the Katsina State Investment and Property Development Company (KIPDECO), Alhaji Musbahu Ibrahim Alkali, and the representative of the Secretary to the Government of the State, have been nothing short of fantastic in making sure we deliver on the vision of His Excellency, Governor Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, PhD, CON, for Katsina State.
#InvestKatsina 🚀
On Thursday, the 27th of August 2026, we successfully held the inaugural meeting of the Board of Directors of the Funtua Inland Dry Port Limited to institutionalize its operations and jointly approve the commencement of its plans to expand operations.
Further to the announcement last year of the State Government’s 20% equity participation in the project, the Funtua Inland Dry Port Limited was incorporated as the project’s SPV, the shareholders' agreement was duly executed, and the State's share certificate was issued and announced at last year’s Katsina State Economic and Investment Summit.
In line with the State Government’s ambition to create a globally competitive subnational economy that is government-enabled and private sector-led, this project remains very critical to its objectives of strengthening regional trade in the Sahel, cutting transport costs, expediting customs checks, clearing seaport traffic, and bringing shipping work directly to Katsina State. The project will undoubtedly create jobs, increase incomes, and improve the livelihoods of the teeming youths in the state.
#InvestKatsina 🚀
Nur Khalil runs one of Bitcoin's biggest developer funds and still lives in Nigeria on purpose.
When asked, he said
"Those who don't want change are banking on those who do to give up. We must fix Nigeria and ultimately Africa from within."
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Thank you, Bauchi State! 🤍
This weekend, I was once again invited to Bauchi to speak to the next generation of leaders in the state, this time around as a Keynote Speaker at the inaugural Fast Forward Conference organized by my brilliant brother, friend, and boss @elbeehalan and Ishaya Levi.
I spoke on the topic “The Future of Leadership, Innovation, and Economic Growth in Nigeria: Building the Next Generation of Transformational Leaders in Bauchi State,” where I shared my journey so far in public service and emphasized the need to understand that spectators will not build Nigeria’s future; it will be built by honest leaders, innovators, builders, and problem-solvers. Our greatest asset, without a doubt, remains our youthful population.
History continues to teach us that every generation has a defining responsibility. Ours is not merely to inherit Nigeria—but to leave an improved version of it for our children to build on.
I also touched on the issue of our generation having unprecedented, instant access to information, which has unfortunately led to various systemic challenges such as information overload, echo chambers, and the illusion of knowledge. Thus, like the famous Ruben Blades quote, “we risk being the most informed society that has ever died of ignorance.”
I finally urged all participants to commit to raising a generation of transformational leaders whose legacy will be measured not by promises made but by lives changed, institutions strengthened, communities transformed, and opportunities created for generations to come.
@Ammanibuhari1@elbeehalan Hello, it’s fully functional since commissioning, volumes are low as predicted for now, and the SPV has been finally setup with its inaugural Board meeting coming up. Rail is FG’s responsibility, and if you’re very interested we can setup a tour and visit via DM. Thanks.
"The best way to predict the future is to build the future." — Khalil Nur Khalil, PCY 2025.
This year, we're asking how we rebuild trust in the Nigerian State.
The Policy Conference for Youth 2026
📍 KAAF Auditorium, University of Ibadan
🗓 12th August 2026
Thank you to all the fantastic and super-brilliant speakers I shared the stage with, who are now my brothers and sisters for life, in shaa Allah! Hon. @ZariyiYusufu, Huzaifa Musa Yari, Badi Emmanuel, Aisha Bello Mdass, Gambo Hassan Bissu, Ambima Munza, Barr. Gambo Wakili, Convenant Samson, and Kpamsar Shija!
You guys are the future! 🫡
Signed,
Khalil N. Khalil
Economic Adviser,
KTSG