A group of young people from Kano State, Nigeria, are making headlines after coming together to manufacture USB cables locally.
In a market long dominated by imports from China, the group has managed to secure a share through local production, skills, and determination, highlighting what is possible with youth-driven manufacturing and innovation.
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