FATE Foundation

Hello November! A fresh month, new possibilities, and more reasons to keep moving forward. There’s still time to make progress and finish the year strong! Wishing you a fulfilling November. #FATEFoundation

We are delighted to announce that a new episode of The Builder’s Playbook is LIVE NOW! Our ED Ayomide Akindolie-Igwe sits down with Mrs Temilola Adepetun, Founder of SKLD Integrated Services, for an insightful conversation 👉YouTube channel: youtu.be/Jw6uYbegjYw

Meet Mrs Temilola Adepetun, Founder of SKLD Integrated Services, our guest on this week’s episode of The Builder’s Playbook. She shares insights on diversifying without losing focus and how distribution wins in Africa. 📅 Join us Friday for full episode. youtube.com/@fatefoundationn…

Day 2 of the 11th FATE Business Conference was packed with insightful conversations and meaningful connections. From Tara Fela-Durotoye’s keynote on building global brands to exhibitions, networking and the election of our new FATE Alumni Executive Team, here are the highlights

Running a business means staying open to learning, through resources or people who have walked the path before you. In this snippet, Tomiwa Aladekomo, CEO of Big Cabal Media, shares insights on learning to build better businesses. Watch more: youtu.be/fLf6ESVngn4

Thinking of starting a fish farming business but not sure where to begin? We’ve got something that can help. Our book, How to Start a Fish Farming Business in Nigeria, takes you through the important things you need to know. Get your copy today! fatefoundation.org/books

What will it take to unlock greater productivity and growth for Nigerian MSMEs? We are inviting you to the 12th Annual (PDS), happening on Thursday, 19 Nov 2026, at 9AM WAT at the Ecobank Pan African Centre, 270 Ozumba Mbadiwe, Victoria Island, Lagos. thefateinstitute.org/pds

How do you build a profitable digital business? In our latest episode of The Builder’s Playbook, our ED, Ayomide Akindolie-Igwe, speaks with Tomiwa Aladekomo, CEO of Big Cabal Media, on building a profitable digital business. Watch now: youtu.be/fLf6ESVngn4

Building a business starts with learning. On the Builder’s Playbook, Tomiwa Aladekomo, CEO of Big Cabal Media, shares why learning from others matters before taking the leap into entrepreneurship. Premier: Friday, Oct 16 | 5 PM Subscribe to our channel: youtube.com/@fatefoundationn

Business owners gathered in Lagos for the META Transform with AI Nigeria Programme, in collaboration with The FATE School. Led by Lina Poka from @Meta the session covered Meta Ads, Advantage+, creative testing, audience segmentation and more. What’s your go-to META feature?

A new chapter for the FATE Alumni community! 🎉 Meet the newly elected 2026–2028 Executive Committee, led by @tunderaphael1 Congratulations to the new team! Here’s to stronger connections, growth, and collaboration. We wish you a successful tenure!

We’re live! 🎙️ In this episode, @thekintann, Policy Programs Officer at The FATE Institute, speaks with @MSD1st , Founder of TentaGrow Integrated Farms on Youth-Led Businesses, Innovation and Resilience in Nigeria. 🎧 Join the conversation on YouTube: youtu.be/RsYLmZMf8nU

We’re throwing it back to our 25th Annual Celebration. We celebrated @Ladiwilliams, winner of the FATE Model Entrepreneurship Advocate of the Year! This year, it's get bigger for the 2026 Annual Celebration & Award Ceremony 📍 Shell Hall, MUSON Centre 👉fatefoundation.org/annualcel…

Following a successful launch in Ghana, @FATEFoundation, @AIMSacza & Google.org are bringing the Africa AI Upskilling programme to Kenya to strengthen university capacity to embed AI into learning 📍United States International University 📍Oct. 12, 2026 |9 AM EAT

At the 11th FATE Business Conference, the exhibition stands brought entrepreneurs, businesses and ideas together. From discovering new brands to exchanging ideas and making connections, it was “Beyond Borders” in action. #FATEFoundation

How does your background shape the way you commercialise your ideas? In this excerpt from The Builder’s Playbook, Prof. Peter Obadare explores how background and intelligence quotient influence how we approach ideas and opportunities. Watch: youtu.be/lfZTVvYk5JQ

At the FATE Business Conference, the second Panel Session had Olabanjo Alimi, Chidumaga Unachukwu, Adeola Adeyanju and the moderator; Kolawole Osinowo explored how technology and energy can power MSME growth, productivity and competitiveness.

There is something special about a new month. It gives us another chance to begin again, keep going, and look forward to what is possible. As we step into October, may we find the courage to pursue new opportunities, the wisdom to make every step count. Happy New Month

Today, we celebrate Nigeria, our people, resilience, dreams and the hope that keeps us moving forward. We celebrate everyone building, creating and contributing to a better future. We are proud of how far we’ve come and hopeful for all that lies ahead. Happy Independence Day

Visibility gets you noticed, but expertise gives people a reason to trust you. In this excerpt from The Builder’s Playbook, @ObadareAdewale of Digital Encode explains why entrepreneurs should build expertise before prioritising visibility. Watch: youtu.be/lfZTVvYk5JQ