One grew revenue 50x after half his team quit over the strategy. One brought in 50K signups in a single day with no paid budget. One generated 100M+ views from a stunt that took 50 hours to conceive. One asked every prospect to demo the product themselves instead of demoing it for them.

None of them followed the safe playbook. They treated GTM like an experiment, moved before they had proof, and made bets most founders would never get approved.

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The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has confirmed that major infrastructure projects across Abuja are fully prepared for inauguration as part of activities marking President Bola Tinubu’s third anniversary in office. The projects, which include roads, transport infrastructure, housing access routes and urban development initiatives, are expected to showcase the administration’s infrastructure delivery efforts within the nation’s capital.

The Federal Government has officially flagged off the reconstruction of the Gombe-Biu Highway, a major road infrastructure project valued at ₦1.245 trillion. The contract has been awarded to Hi-Tech Construction Company Limited as part of ongoing efforts to improve transportation networks, strengthen regional connectivity and stimulate economic growth across Northeast Nigeria.

Dangote Petroleum Refinery has increased its crude oil processing capacity to 700,000 barrels per day (bpd), marking a major operational milestone for the facility and reinforcing its role in Nigeria’s energy sector. The increase brings the refinery closer to its nameplate capacity of 650,000 bpd while demonstrating its ability to process larger volumes of crude feedstock as operations continue to expand.

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The Ogun State Environmental Protection Agency (OGEPA) has sealed the premises of Bonny Pie Industry following allegations of wastewater pollution affecting a host community in Ogun State. The enforcement action forms part of the agency’s ongoing efforts to strengthen environmental compliance, protect public health and ensure that industrial operators adhere to established environmental regulations.

The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to the development of the Agge Deep Sea Port in Bayelsa State, describing the project as a strategic maritime infrastructure initiative capable of transforming the Niger Delta economy, attracting investment and strengthening Nigeria’s blue economy. The government is also intensifying efforts to secure funding and partnerships needed to advance the long-delayed project.

As Nigeria marks World Environment Day, debate is intensifying over the Federal Government’s planned green tax policy, which is scheduled to take effect on July 1, 2026. The measure, introduced under the 2026 Fiscal Policy framework, will impose additional levies on vehicles with larger engine capacities as part of efforts to promote environmentally responsible consumption and align fiscal policy with climate objectives. While government officials have presented the tax as a tool for encouraging cleaner transportation and reducing emissions, industry stakeholders, economists and consumers remain divided over its likely impact on households, businesses and the automotive sector.