By Tony O. Elumelu Too many policymakers think in terms of traditional aid when they think of support for Africa and the developing world. I think of Shadi Sabeh. Shadi is a young man from Sokoto in northern Nigeria – a region currently struggling with a lack of opportunity and economic engagement, especially for the …
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Entrepreneur-led Development as Model (Guest Column for ThisDay)
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Builders of the Black Continent
In an attempt to stimulate the African economy, some organisations are stirring entrepreneurial growth on the continent, with Tony Elumelu Foundation leading the pack. Adeola Akinremi writes Rose Abba, 32, an entrepreneur from Jos, Plateau State, one of Nigeria’s middle belt states, had become distraught after many years of struggling to access loan for her …
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The rise of Africapitalism – As seen in The Economist World in 2015 edition
In 2015 the African entrepreneur will emerge on to the global stage, as a new generation shows the world what those of us doing business in Africa have long known: that our continent is home to some of the most exciting and innovative entrepreneurial talent. From advanced mobile-payment systems to new agricultural-insurance models, we are …
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7 things you need to know about the Elumelu Nigeria Empowerment Fund
Billionaire philanthropist Tony O. Elumelu launched last month a $9 million fund directed to uplift communities affected by conflict and natural disasters across his native country Nigeria. The event was well-covered by the media and the Nigerian government even pitched in with a generous donation, but now that the dust has settled, it’s time to …
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Nigerian Mogul Tony O. Elumelu Floats $9 Million Empowerment Fund For Distressed Communities
Wealthy Nigerian banker Tony O. Elumelu has floated a $9 million Fund to empower and support residents of distressed communities across Nigeria. The Elumelu Nigeria Empowerment Fund is an outcome of a $16 Million pledge the businessman made in July during a Presidential Fundraising Dinner for the Victims Support Fund, an initiative that was established by Nigerian President …
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EAX negotiating lower loan rates for grain farmers
Kigali-based East African Exchange (EAX) is discussing with financial institutions to advance credit at a cheaper rate to grain farmers signed up with them, Kadri Alfah, the firm’s country manager, has said. In an exclusive interview with The New Times, Alfah said the fact that the firm stores farmers’ produce in warehouses it guarantees product …
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