"The Pressure to 'Blow' Young in Nigeria" Not everyone is Behind. Social Media makes it look like everyone is "making it" at 23. New car New house Big announcements "Seven figures in 3 months". Meanwhile, many people are quietly building....slowly. In Nigeria today, the pressure to "blow" early is intense. But success is not a race against someone else's highlight reel. Some people are: • Learning new skills • Rebuilding after setbacks • Supporting family • Growing businesses from scratch And that growth doesnt always look glamorous. If you're building at your own pace, this is your reminder: Consistency is louder than comparison. Your timeline is valid. #CareerGrowth #EnterpreneurLife #PersonalDevelopment

Malden has been selected for MassDevelopment’s Transformative Development Initiative (TDI), bringing major economic development resources to downtown Malden at no cost to residents. Through this three-year program, MassDevelopment will provide a full-time economic development professional, technical assistance, grants, and strategic support to help strengthen small businesses, arts and culture, and placemaking efforts. The new TDI District will launch July 1, 2026 and represents a major investment in Malden’s economic future. Read full story here: https://lnkd.in/eK_ebv5u

This week marks a hugely important milestone for Moyross and the wider community with the opening of the Moyross Link Road connecting to the Northern Distributor Road. For decades, Moyross was often referred to as one of the longest cul-de-sacs in Ireland, with limited access in and out of the community. The opening of this new link road represents much more than just infrastructure — it represents connectivity, opportunity, and progress. This project is the result of years of advocacy, planning, and commitment from many people who believed in the future of Moyross. Improved access will strengthen links between our community and the wider city, support local businesses, attract investment, and create new opportunities for residents. At Moyross Community Enterprise Centre, we see every day the talent, ambition, and potential that exists within this community. Developments like this help remove barriers and open new pathways for growth, employment, and enterprise. This is a proud moment for Moyross and an important step forward for the continued regeneration and positive future of the area.

Impact should be measurable. Here’s what Bandu’s model is delivering: • 100% of participants in employment • 90%+ completing tertiary qualifications • 3 dedicated Bandu houses providing stable accommodation • 15 corporate partners actively creating pathways • A growing, engaged Bandu alumni community This is what happens when holistic support- accommodation, education, employment and community, works together. For organisations committed to strengthening their future workforce while creating meaningful social impact, partnership matters. If you're looking to move from intention to measurable outcomes, we’d welcome the conversation. Visit bandu.org.au

Every day, before the sun rises over small towns across America, the work has already begun.   At Delek US, we refine nearly 300,000 barrels of American-produced crude oil each day - but what we really fuel is something far greater. We power the school buses carrying children down country roads... the ambulances that families count on in their most critical moment. As neighbors, in towns where everyone knows each other, our teams are part of the fabric of daily life in rural communities.   Over the past decade, we’ve invested $2.7 billion into our U.S. operations - strengthening local economies and supporting roughly 2,000 American jobs. These aren’t just numbers. They represent families. Futures. Generations choosing to build their lives in the towns they love through Delek US.   See the people and communities behind our work, and discover how we’re fueling America’s future, together.   #DelekUS #PrideofAmerica #PoweringRuralAmerica #FuelingCommunities #FuelingProgress #BuiltInAmerica

Now adding to board: Chinatown multi service powerhouse helping low-income people, including many immigrants, to rise above challenges and achieve social and financial capital and pursue the lives of their choosing for over 125 years - 5K/year reqd.

Upgrade, throw away, repeat. That’s what “new” asks us to do. But… where does all that tech waste go? Our documentary Dandora: A Fast Tech Story takes you to Dandora, Kenya’s largest open-air dump site, to show just where last year’s upgrades end up. Check out this clip and watch the full documentary here: https://lnkd.in/eDxkGk67

For many professionals, turning 40 signaled a point of stability in a corporate career. For Temilola Adepetun, however, it marked the beginning of an entirely new chapter, one that transformed a simple parental frustration into a thriving enterprise. She founded SKLD Integrated Services Limited, a company that has spent more than two decades serving parents, schools, and students across Nigeria. “I started my business at the age of 40,” Adepetun recalled. “Before then, I kept asking myself an important question: if you retire at 50 or 55, what are you going to do with the rest of your life?” https://lnkd.in/e_uGQvnG Temilola Adepetun SKLD #TemilolaAdepetun #WomenInBusiness #EntrepreneurialJourney #BusinessLeadership #FounderStory #NigerianEntrepreneurs #EnterpriseLeadership #WomenWhoBuild #BusinessInNigeria #LeadershipStories #EntrepreneurMindset #LegacyBuilders #EnterpriseCEO #WomenOfImpact

Minto Communities USA Acquires 3,170 Acres in Texas Learn more & see why it matters 👇 https://lnkd.in/gKAFRwfs "Waxahachie offers exceptional connectivity to major interstates, medical facilities, local services, and area amenities. Our plan includes a full spectrum of pricing and product types, allowing us to adapt to evolving market conditions while preserving the long-term vision of a successful hometown community. This integrated approach allows us to curate every aspect of the community experience." - Dutch Neuweiler, Division President at Minto Communities USA #SoRENews

Community partnership remains central to our work at Otakikpo. Alongside safe and steady operations, we continue to invest in our host communities through skills training, local employment, healthcare outreach, and targeted community support initiatives. These efforts are focused on creating practical opportunities for young people, supporting local livelihoods, and strengthening access to basic services. Strong relationships with our host communities are essential to the long-term success of the Otakikpo field, and we remain committed to building that partnership every day. #Otakikpo #CommunityEngagement #LocalContent #NigeriaEnergy