A Full Circle.
This past week represents everything the Tony Elumelu Foundation stands for – our commitment to achieving inclusive, Pan-African and global impact; our dream, hope, and aspiration to raise the next generation of young and enterprising African changemakers; and our vision for a public-private sector handshake, one that would catalyse and accelerate Africa’s development. It has […]
TEF x UNDP: A Shared Vision.
When I first met Preeti Sinha, the Executive Secretary of the United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF), I was struck immediately by her passion, enthusiasm and advocacy for youth and entrepreneurship– and I knew I had an ally and a friend. Her mission is our mission at The Tony Elumelu Foundation. Months later, what started off as a […]
Heirs Holdings at 12: Executing the Dream
“The easiest thing is to do is to dream dreams; the more difficult thing is to actualise the dream.” – Tony O. Elumelu, CON 12 Years – So short a time; so much accomplished; and so much more to do! Our 12th anniversary is a moment for us all to look back and to look […]
Heirs Holdings Mid-Year Review.
“Business needs precision at Heirs Holdings we set bold targets – and we measure. This weekend, I convened Group senior executives at Transcorp Hilton in Abuja to track our mid-year performance. It was a time of passion, challenge, reflection – and celebration. Improving lives and transforming Africa is our mission. Our progress excites me. I […]
UBA Dubai – Another Giant Leap
Another step, another milestone, closer to our clear destination.Patience, persistence and possibilities – all were evident today.Delivering business expansion is thrilling. You learn about a new territory, the tastes and preferences of a new audience. But one question remains the same. Are you capable of meeting or exceeding these goals?Today, join me to applaud the […]
Creating Opportunities for African Creatives
Every day, I am blown away by the sheer talent that young Africans display in the world of business, music, fashion, film, technology, media, and many other fields. Our young ones are redefining history, placing Africa firmly on the map, and challenging the negative stereotype of our continent. I have often said that Africa is a land of opportunities that is filled […]
One Year After; Celebrating Heirs Insurance and Heirs Life.
A year ago, Heirs Holdings entered the insurance market – we wanted to disrupt the sector, do what we have done before: democratize; catalyze; and deliver for our customers. Two insurance companies were born – general insurer, Heirs Insurance, and life assurer, Heirs Life Assurance. And we commissioned the iconic Heirs Towers in Victoria Island, […]
Tony Elumelu speaks with Zain Asher on The Zain’s Network
Yesterday, I spoke with Zain Asher on the Zain’s Exchange. I shared the key drivers of growth for Nigeria’s economy and the African economy at large. See below some key points I mentioned in the interview. The US has a key role to play in helping to catalyse economic development and prosperity in Nigeria. The […]
TOEWay; Monday Motivation.
Failure in business can be an incentive for success. Tell me one business leader who hasn’t confronted failure in one shape or another. Failure has been part of my own story. However, how you respond to failure is more critical than the failure itself. Ask why you failed and identify how to prevent it in […]
Children; Pioneering Profound Change in Africa.
There has never been a season as crucial as the one upon us now. A season where there is so much demand, weight and responsibility placed upon a younger generation. For decades, much has been said about Africa and its renaissance, its revival and its future potential. We are getting closer to this rise. And […]
