Empower an Entrepreneur, Empower a Community, Empower a Continent.
Entrepreneurship catalyses. Entrepreneurship catalyses people, communities, countries. Entrepreneurship can change a nation, can change a continent. Earlier this week, while in South Africa, I visited one of the beneficiaries of the Tony Elumelu Foundation and was blown away by the impact that had been created. I always love meeting entrepreneurs, bonding over the struggles, celebrating […]
Empowering Africa: Collaborative Solutions for Youth Empowerment and Economic Development.
Earlier this week, I joined Jutta Urpilainen, European Union Commissioner for International Partnerships, to discuss the EU’s approach to the Sahel. Impressive engagement by the EU – it was refreshing, there was mutual respect – TEF and European Union Commissioner for International Partnerships have worked closely together on female entrepreneurship. It was good that the […]
Growth, Gratitude, and Impact.
Today is about impact, reflection, and gratitude. In 2015, Awele and I made a commitment to empower 10,000 African entrepreneurs, over 10 years, through the Tony Elumelu Foundation Entrepreneurship Programme. I recall vividly that full room, as I shared my dreams of changing the lives of young Africans. I remembered the chances and opportunities that […]
Illuminating Nigeria’s Future: Transcorp Power’s Milestone Listing on the NGX.
Yesterday, was a proud day for me: Transcorp Power listed its shares via introduction on the Main Board of the Nigerian Exchange (NGX), adding more than N1.8 trillion to the market capitalization of NGX. Transcorp Power gained 10% and closed its first day of trading at N264 per share up from listing price of N240. […]
Transcorp Power Lists on the Nigerian Exchange; Gains 10% First Day of Trading
Transcorp Power Plc, a power subsidiary of Transnational Corporation Plc (Transcorp Group), has listed its shares via introduction on the Main Board of the Nigerian Exchange (NGX), adding more than N1.8 trillion to the market capitalization of NGX and further boosting liquidity in the Nigerian capital market. The listing was celebrated on the 4th of […]
HARVARD BUSINESS SCHOOL LAUNCHES TONY ELUMELU FOUNDATION CASE STUDY
Spotlights Role of African Philanthropy in Transforming the Development Agenda in Africa At a time of renewed geopolitical interest in Africa, and an increasing questioning of traditional development finance models, Harvard Business School today released a case study examining the role and impact of the Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF), and its unique approach to catalysing […]
The Tony Elumelu Foundation: An Empowering Journey Towards Entrepreneurial Impact
Today is a proud day for me and the entire team at the Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) and Heirs Holdings (HH). Harvard Business School (HBS) launched its case study on the work of TEF, documenting our 14 years of impact, across all 54 countries in Africa. Titled “The Tony Elumelu Foundation: Democratizing Luck Across Africa”, […]
Construire pour Durer : aFvoriser l’excellence et Façonner les Futurs Leaders Africains chez UBA.
Certains moments résonnent comme des évènements profondément remarquables dans la vie, où les rêves naissent d’humbles débuts et se transforment en réalités extraordinaires. Alors que je me tenais devant 700 stagiaires diplômés de UBA, venus de toute l’Afrique, j’ai pensé au long voyage qui m’a amené là où je suis aujourd’hui. Un périple qui a […]
Nigeria at 63: Collective Actions to foster Nation-Building.
Happy independence everyone! As we celebrate another year of independence, it is time to reflect, to look in the mirror, for our nation and ourselves. We know Nigeria, we love Nigeria, Nigeria is one of Africa’s most diverse and dynamic countries. We are a nation that excites, beguiles, and dreams. Yet, amidst our diversity and […]
#UNGA78: Rebuilding Trust and Reigniting Global Solidarity.
We should all be Africapitalists. This means we are investing long term and working collaboratively for the eradication of poverty, job creation and empowerment of our women across Africa. As the 78th United Nations General Assembly begins, its theme is one that should resonate with us all – “Rebuilding trust and reigniting global solidarity: Accelerating […]
