This year, we’re bringing industry leaders and ecosystem builders together at #KBTC25 for a powerful dialogue on “Hubs, Incubators & the Local Advantage.” Be in the room where meaningful dialogue meets real impact. Register Now: kwarabuild.org/kbtc25

Tomorrow I am joining The Dive AI Conference by @ProductDive for a live build, not just theory. My session, Live Build: Setting Up Your AI Agents Live, runs 4:00 to 4:50 PM WAT. I will set up AI agents in real time and show how they actually come together. Everyone is talking about AI. I am showing you how to ship it. Saturday, May 30th. 100% virtual, join from anywhere. Secure your spot: productdive.com/thediveai

🚨100% Scholarship Alert! Alveum and MALhub are offering a 100% scholarship to 15 lucky applicants who are ready to master advanced tech skills. If you’ve already got the basics of coding or digital skills, we want to help you go further. Apply Now: malhub.org/scholarship

The IIH Business × Founders Mixer is designed as a curated community gathering focused on bringing together founders, business owners, creatives, and key ecosystem players in a relaxed and engaging environment that encourages authentic conversations, strategic networking, and valuable collaborations. Whether you’re building a startup, growing a business, or looking to connect with innovative minds within the ecosystem, this mixer is the perfect space to engage, share ideas, and explore new opportunities. 📅 Date: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 ⏰ Time: 02:00PM – 04:30PM 📍 Venue: Ilorin Innovation Hub Register here: bit.ly/IIHBizFounders Don’t miss this opportunity to network with builders, innovators, and industry players shaping the future of business and innovation. #FoundersMixer #BusinessNetworking #StartupEcosystem #Entrepreneurship #Innovation #TechCommunity #KwaraTech #NigeriaStartups #BusinessGrowth #NetworkingEvent

MALhub is excited to serve as a Partner Hub for the @iDICEStartup (Founders Lab) in #KwaraState. This innovative inclusive and sponsored programme targets Tech idea-stage founders between 18 to 35 years in Nigeria. Apply here: idicestartupbridge.ng 📅 Deadline: April 20, 2026

Stop guessing how to build your startup and start building it for real. This Wednesday, we’re bringing in @growwithchika Founder of SpeedUp Prime Consulting, to show you how to move from vision to execution Register Now: luma.com/j8gfzf25 Venue: MALhub, Ilorin (Physical)

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1. Pick ONE skill (don’t chase everything) 2. Learn fundamentals properly 3. Use AI to speed up learning 4. Build 3–5 real projects 5. Share your journey online 6. Join a strong tech community 7. Apply globally (not just locally) 8. Build a simple portfolio 9. Learn how to communicate your work 10.Stay consistent

Nigeria has one of the youngest populations in the world. That means something powerful: The next generation of global builders could come from here. But talent alone is not enough. We need: • better infrastructure • more mentorship • stronger ecosystems The opportunity is massive if we get it right.

Most people see a 200-person tech meetup and think "Success." I see it as a Load Test (even though it’s the most impactful 😎). As the Lead Program Manager for @GDGIlorin, my goal isn't just to fill seats; it's to architect a pipeline where a beginner enters the community and exits as a deployable Engineer. We don't just "talk" tech; we standardize it. Two things that’s been helping me shift the community: 1 -• We’ve transitioned our sessions from theoretical decks to live repository forks (like our recent Cloud Infrastructure lab). If the community isn't shipping code, they aren't growing. 2-• True management is training 10 mentors to reach 1,000 students. Scaling impact requires delegating authority, not just tasks. Community management is the ultimate "Soft Skill" that requires "Hard Technical" logic. Whether it’s coordinating the Build With AI or managing the Africa Defence sessions, the metric is always the same: Did the ecosystem become more resilient? ps: the video attached is a shoutout I got from #BuildWithAIIlorin last year while I joined via a video call. I still love it till date ❤️ 😍 Shoutout to @itzareous, the lead organizer and everyone who played a part in making last years version remarkable. Let’s do it again If you’re in Ilorin, find your way to Silver Gate Hotel on Saturday, but first rsvp here luma.com/cle600s3 #CommunityManagement @googledevs

🎤Speaker Announcement Next up is Ayooluwa Isaiah, GDE and Technical Content Manager. He’ll be leading a hands-on workshop on “Building Browser Extensions with AI.” In this session, you’ll learn how to: - Leverage AI to enhance browser functionality.

AI is no longer just answering questions. It can now use your computer and do the work for you. Open apps. Fill spreadsheets. Run tasks. We are moving from AI assistants → AI operators. Most people will watch. A few will adapt early.

This IWD, we’re bringing together women who are not just in tech but actively shaping it and paying it forward. Moderator: Aminat Fowoke Balogun @bhalow_meenat (KwaraBuild Women in Tech) Panelists: Adeola Osogbiye @adeolaleye_ – Technical Product Manager

MALhub is excited to serve as a Partner Hub for the iDICE Startup Bridge (Founders Lab) in #KwaraState. If you're a founder or builder with an innovative idea in the digital or creative space, this is your opportunity to scale your #startup. Apply Now: idicestartupbridge.ng

Speaker Announcement We’re excited to introduce our first speaker, Ahmad Areous, Lead Organizer at @gdgIlorin. He will be leading a hands-on workshop on “Building with Google AI Studio,” where you’ll learn how to move beyond just using AI tools to actually building with them.

Fix your bad attitude, stop blaming everyone around you.

After mentoring thousands of tech enthusiasts over the years, one thing stands out. The people who succeed are rarely the most talented. They are the ones who: • stay consistent • keep learning • build even when nobody is watching Talent helps. Consistency changes lives.

Most startups fail not because the idea was bad, but because the execution lacked a market-first strategy. Join us at MALhub for a session on “Turn Your Startup Idea Into a Market-Ready Business". Date: 25-03-2026 Time: 12:00 PM Secure your spot: luma.com/j8gfzf25

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Nigerians are adopting AI faster than most countries. But many people still don’t know how to actually make money with it. Here are 10 practical ways Nigerians can use AI to build income in 2026 🧵see more...

One mistake I see many first-time founders make: Building for investors instead of users. Sweet pitch decks. Wow vision slides. Big grammar everywhere. In reality, the product barely solves a real problem. Investors fund traction. Traction comes from users. Users come from solving real pain.