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Kaduna's first Innovation Hub and Co-working space. ๐Ÿš€

Kaduna, Nigeria
Joined September 2016
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To every click, every transaction, every decision; there's data behind it but who makes sense of it? That could be YOU! Our Data Science Cohort III for 2026 is your opportunity to move from curiosity to real-world skills. Don't just consume data. Learn to unlock its value. #Data โ€“ at Formal, Nigeria
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The next big idea could come from Kaduna. So could the next global innovation. This November, we're challenging our community to think bigger, build boldly and create impact beyond borders. From here on, serve beyond Kaduna. Happy New Month! #Colabkd #CoLab10 #Communuity โ€“ at Formal, Nigeria
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The future runs on the cloud. Will you be part of those building it? From powering startups to scaling global businesses, Cloud Computing is shaping what's next. Your journey starts at CoLab this November! Ready to build skills that matter? #Colabkd #Cloudcomputing #Cloud #Tech โ€“ at Formal, Nigeria
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๐—ช๐—›๐—ข ๐—ฆ๐—”๐—œ๐—— ๐—ง๐—˜๐—–๐—› ๐—ฃ๐—˜๐—ข๐—ฃ๐—Ÿ๐—˜ ๐——๐—ข๐—ก'๐—ง ๐—ž๐—ก๐—ข๐—ช ๐—›๐—ข๐—ช ๐—ง๐—ข ๐—›๐—”๐—ฉ๐—˜ ๐—™๐—จ๐—ก? Yesterday, we put the laptops aside, turned up the music and brought everyone in the space together to unwind! 10 years of building. One incredible community. What a celebration! โ€“ at Kaduna, Nigeria
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The celebration got even more special with our founder, Sanusi Ismaila, joining us! Together, we cut our 10th-anniversary cake, creatively designed to represent the infrastructure and technology ecosystem we're building. A decade of impact, with so much more ahead! โ€“ at Kaduna, Nigeria
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Great ecosystems are built by people who connect, collaborate and grow together. To everyone who showed up and made this memorable, THANK YOU! ๐Ÿ’› 10 years down. We're only getting started! #Colabkd #Colab10 #Downtime #Community #TechEcosystem โ€“ at Kaduna, Nigeria
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Tomorrow, weโ€™re putting the laptops aside! 10 years of building, learning & creating. Now, it's time to celebrate ourselves. ๐ŸŽฎ Games ๐ŸŽถ Music ๐Ÿ• Food ๐ŸŽฌ Movie ๐Ÿชญ Dance ๐Ÿง‘โ€๐Ÿคโ€๐Ÿง‘ Great company Bring your friends, your favourite games and something to share. Who's pulling up? ๐Ÿ‘€ โ€“ at Formal, Nigeria
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At our Townhall yesterday, we challenged our community to go beyond foundational knowledge, embrace problem-solving, build agencies and turn skills into real-world impact. We also shared key updates to strengthen our growing ecosystem. #Colabkd #Colab10 #Community โ€“ at Formal, Nigeria
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A stronger community starts with showing up. Tomorrow, weโ€™re bringing our people together for a TownHall, let's connect, share perspectives, and shape what comes next. Your voice belongs in the room. See you there. #Colabkd #Colab10 #TownhallMeeting #CoLabCommunity โ€“ at Kaduna, Nigeria
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10 years of building deserves a moment to UNWIND This Friday, weโ€™re trading the usual workday for games, music, good food and even better company. Bring a friend, a game or something to share. Letโ€™s celebrate the people and memories that make CoLab. bit.ly/CoLabmemories
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From clean energy to climate-smart agriculture, Kadunaโ€™s climate innovators are building solutions that matter. At our Climate Innovation Showcase with @SabouCapital, founders pitched their ventures and received practical feedback to help them grow and become investment-ready. โ€“ at Formal, Nigeria
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Yesterday at @CoLab_kd, our Women-Led Startups session with @Surayyah__ahmad, Managing partner @SabouCapital, brought fresh perspectives on building and growing startups. Thank you, Surayyah, for sharing your insights and making the conversation count. #Colabkd #Womenledstartup โ€“ at Formal, Nigeria
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TIME UPDATE: WEโ€™RE NOW STARTING at 3PM Great conversations. Bigger possibilities. Join us at CoLab for Women-Led Startups with @Surayyah__ahmad as we explore what it takes to build and scale impactful startups. Same conversation. New time โ€“ at Formal, Nigeria
What happens when women build beyond the obvious? From bold ideas to building scalable businesses, the conversation matters. Join us @CoLab_kd for Women-Led Startups with @Surayyah__ahmad Managing Partner @SabouCapital, as we explore what it takes to build the right things.
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What happens when women build beyond the obvious? From bold ideas to building scalable businesses, the conversation matters. Join us @CoLab_kd for Women-Led Startups with @Surayyah__ahmad Managing Partner @SabouCapital, as we explore what it takes to build the right things. โ€“ at Formal, Nigeria
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Join us for the next #StartupExchange: Office Hours โ€” โ€œLetโ€™s Talk Through It.โ€ Bring your startup challenges, questions, and ideas. Let's learn, connect, and figure out the realities of building a business together. ๐Ÿ“… Oct 24 | 11 AM ๐Ÿ“ CoLab Innovation Campus, Kaduna #Startups
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Congratulations ๐Ÿš€
๐ŸŽ“ Proud to have graduated from the @GoogleStartups Mentor Development Program! Grateful for the learning, mentorship, and opportunity to grow as a mentor. Excited to apply these lessons to support founders and build stronger startup ecosystems. ๐Ÿš€ #GoogleForStartups
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๐ŸŽ“ Proud to have graduated from the @GoogleStartups Mentor Development Program! Grateful for the learning, mentorship, and opportunity to grow as a mentor. Excited to apply these lessons to support founders and build stronger startup ecosystems. ๐Ÿš€ #GoogleForStartups
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Today, we celebrate Mr. Clement Akande, @CoLab_kd Director of Operations & Finance, for his dedication, hard work, and leadership. Happy Birthday, Sir! Hereโ€™s to greater impact, bigger wins, and a fulfilling year ahead. #Colabkd #HappyBirthday #Colab10 โ€“ at Formal, Nigeria
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Some conversations end when the microphone goes off. Others stay with you long after you leave the room. Today @CoLab_kd was one of those. Our Fireside Chat with @toyinspades of @PaloAltoNtwks went beyond Cybersecurity into careers, learning, Al and the future of technology.
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The AI conversation was another highlight. "AI shouldnโ€™t only be viewed through the lens of what it might replace. It can be a powerful tool to help us work better, think better and build better".
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But the takeaway weโ€™re carrying home is simple: Stay motivated, Stay disciplined, Keep learning, Take advantage of your community. The room was filled with curiosity, questions and possibilities. Thank you @toyinspades, for an incredible conversation. #Colabkd10 #Cybersecurity โ€“ at Formal, Nigeria
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