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BEFOCUS NEWS DESK DAILY HIGHLIGHTS — NOVEMBER 20, 2025

BEFOCUS NEWS DESK DAILY HIGHLIGHTS

Nigeria • Africa • Global | Technology • Business • Sports • Education • Entrepreneurship
Date: November 20, 2025

1. TD Africa Signs Deal with Schneider Electric to Drive AI-Powered Data Centres in Nigeria

Category: Technology • Business • Nigeria

TD Africa signed a major MoU with Schneider Electric during Innovation Day Nigeria 2025 to build AI-powered data centres across the country, combining Schneider’s automation expertise with TD Africa’s distribution advantage.

Youth Impact: Expands opportunities for young Nigerians in AI infrastructure, data-centre management, engineering and digital entrepreneurship.

🔗 Source: Vanguard Nigeria

2. Zoho One Introduces New Unified & Intelligent Workplace Platform

Category: Technology • Business • Nigeria

Zoho Nigeria updated its flagship Zoho One platform with improved collaboration tools, enhanced security layers, and intelligent automation across more than 50 business applications.

Youth Impact: Boosts digital workplace skills, improves SME productivity and helps young entrepreneurs scale faster using smart business tools.

🔗 Source: Nigeria Communications Week

3. Harvesters Africa Empowerment Forum Hosts “Entrepreneurship 2025” Event

Category: Entrepreneurship • Business • Africa

The forum brought together founders, mentors and investors from across the continent to empower youth-led businesses and stimulate African innovation.

Youth Impact: Expands access to capital, mentorship and expansion opportunities for young entrepreneurs.

🔗 Source: Vanguard

4. Nigeria & Africa Risk Digital Colonisation Without Data Ownership — Remita CTO

Category: Technology • Policy • Africa

Remita’s CTO warned that Africa risks “digital colonisation” if local data-ownership and indigenous tech solutions are not prioritised in national policy.

Youth Impact: Encourages young Africans to build local tech platforms, strengthen data sovereignty and engage in ethical technology development.

🔗 Source: Punch Nigeria

5. NNPC Ltd Sets Pace for Nigeria’s Energy Transition at COP30

Category: Business • Climate • Nigeria

NNPC Ltd reaffirmed Nigeria’s energy-transition plans at COP30, emphasizing cleaner energy systems through a coordinated MRV (monitoring, reporting & verification) strategy.

Youth Impact: Opens green-energy, climate-tech and renewable industry paths for young engineers & innovators.

🔗 Source: Champion News

6. Achraf Hakimi Crowned 2025 African Footballer of the Year

Category: Sport • Africa • Youth

Moroccan superstar Achraf Hakimi was named Africa’s Footballer of the Year, surpassing Mohamed Salah and Victor Osimhen.

Youth Impact: Inspires African youth to pursue excellence in sports and showcases pathways into international athletic careers.

🔗 Source: TheFact

7. Abuja Mountain Bike Festival Promotes Sports Culture

Category: Sports • Entertainment • Nigeria

The 4th Chaingang Mountain Bike Festival announced its 2025 edition, promoting outdoor sports culture through biking, running, hiking and creative youth engagement.

Youth Impact: Creates recreational activities, fitness culture and entrepreneurial opportunities in sports events.

🔗 Source: NAN News

8. FCT Minister Courts Asian Investors with Modern Infrastructure

Category: Business • Investment • Nigeria

The FCT Minister showcased Abuja’s investment opportunities — from real estate to manufacturing — attracting Asian investors into Nigeria’s growing capital region.

Youth Impact: Expands job creation, investment internships and entrepreneurial avenues for young Nigerians.

🔗 Source: Blueprint News

9. Nigeria & Africa Hold Strategic Advantage in AI & Clean Energy

Category: Technology • Business • Africa

A new analysis highlights Africa’s critical minerals, young population and clean-energy potential as assets that could position the continent as a global tech powerhouse.

Youth Impact: Encourages youth participation in STEM, mineral economics, policy advocacy & renewable-energy entrepreneurship.

🔗 Source: The Nation

10. Nigeria Prepares for Maiden West African Para Games

Category: Sport • Inclusion • Africa

Nigeria increases preparation for the historic West African Para Games (Nov 26—Dec 4), promoting inclusivity and regional sports development.

Youth Impact: Creates opportunities for young people with disabilities and raises awareness of inclusive sports programmes.

🔗 Source: Blueprint News

— END OF BEFOCUS NEWS DESK DAILY HIGHLIGHTS —

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