Romance is never complete without a candle lit dinner and a bar of chocolate. In particular, chocolates do not only induce romance, but also provide an aura of consolation, relaxation and comfort. For Martin Ruga, though, chocolates are a source of livelihood. This is because the 27-year-old runs a chocolate processing business known as Desserts …
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How Martin Ruga Turned His Kitchen into a Multi-million Dollar Chocolate Business
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5 Ways to Celebrate International Women’s Day as an African Entrepreneur
The growth of high scale African businesses run by women is on the rise. More women are entering previously perceived male dominated sectors and climbing the proverbial career ladder much faster than before. There is a growing awareness and adoption of entrepreneurship and this is driving the wave of change in corporate Africa today. As …
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Tony Elumelu Unveils United Nations Entrepreneurship Policy Framework
At the UNCTAD-EMPRETEC Regional Roundtable on Entrepreneurship in Lagos, TEF Founder, Tony O. Elumelu, unveiled the United Nations Entrepreneurship Policy Framework to be adopted by Nigeria.
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TEF Founder, Tony Elumelu Named in 2020 Ebony Power 100 List
In recognition of his influence and accomplishments, TEF Founder, Tony Elumelu was named Trailblazer on the 2020 Ebony Power 100 List. Follow the link to view the list
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Tony Elumelu Funded Startup in Sierra Leone is Tackling Power Problems with Hybrid Solution
Tony Elumelu startup in Sierra Leone; Light Salone Innovation is providing rural communities with access to affordable renewable energy systems built using recycled materials. Launched in September 2018 after its team met at a United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) youth innovation competition, Light Salone designs and fabricates small-scale renewable hybrid energy plants that combine solar and wind. …
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Tony Elumelu Foundation Disburses First Tranche of $5m Partnership Commitment from African Development Bank
From Right to Left: Tony O. Elumelu, CON, Founder, Tony Elumelu Foundation and Akinwunmi Adesina, President, African Development Bank (AfDB) at the 2019 Tony Elumelu Foundation Entrepreneurship Forum – Africa’s largest entrepreneurship conference. AfDB Joins TEF Programme Catalysing Entrepreneurship Across Africa Tony O. Elumelu, CON, has congratulated the African Development Bank (AfDB), and AfDB President …
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An overview of TEF’s Success strategy According to Our DOO, Ifeoma Okafor-Obi
In Summary An Entrepreneur needs to have a vision. An Entrepreneur needs to have a burning conviction about his business An entrepreneur needs to be ready to put his sweat and resources to use to achieve his aim once empowered with the right training He needs to have strong marketing plan and know his income …
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10 Years of Impact: Tony Elumelu Foundation Enhances its Flagship Entrepreneurship Programme to Benefit More Entrepreneurs Across Africa
Following ten years of impact and current 9,631 beneficiaries, Tony Elumelu Foundation enhances the TEF Entrepreneurship Programme to empower more entrepreneurs Thousands of entrepreneurs to receive business training Continent-wide Pitching competition to herald the final selection of entrepreneurs to receive seed capital funding On the heels of the tenth anniversary of the Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF), …
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Tony Elumelu Foundation Announces Improvements to its Flagship Programme
We are excited to announce that the Tony Elumelu Foundation has made strategic improvements to the TEF Entrepreneurship Programme Cycle. These improvements, which took effect from January 1, 2020, will provide more value across the continent and achieve our mandate to transform the African continent through entrepreneurship. This is one of the announcements heralding the …
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How to Apply for the 2020 Tony Elumelu Foundation Entrepreneurship Programme
Click to Translate – French | Portuguese Applications for the 6th cohort of the Tony Elumelu Foundation Entrepreneurship Programme is now open. Click here to apply This is a call to all young African entrepreneurs across the continent to apply for the Programme. About the Tony Elumelu Foundation Entrepreneurship Programme The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF)—Africa’s …
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