Of the three winners of the debut Google Impact Challenge, two Tony Elumelu Entrepreneurs have been announced as the winners in an event that was held in Lagos, Nigeria on Wednesday, November 28, 2018. The winning Tony Elumelu Alumni businesses – Help Mum and Project Enable Africa – won $250,000 each with the third winner, …
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Two Tony Elumelu Entrepreneurs Announced as Winners of Google Impact Challenge with $500,000 Prize Money
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Mahassin Quadri: The Brilliant Mind Behind CashMadam
At the recently concluded Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) forum, a pitching competition was held which gave entrepreneurs around the African continent to pitch their businesses to an expert panel of judges. The founder and CEO of CashMadam, Mahassin Quadri, emerged the winner of this competition. She met with the Tony Elumelu Foundation team to speak …
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Emerging Valley: African Tech And Emerging Innovations Summit 2018
“From our perspective, Africa is at the cusp of massive transformation. Some call it the fourth industrial revolution, some call it a disruption. I like to borrow a phrase from my children’s bedtime stories—Africa the sleeping giant is awakening.” On the 20th and 21st of November 2018, the Emerging Valley African Tech and Emerging Innovations …
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Tackling Violent Insurgence In Nigeria Through Relief And Entrepreneurship
For the growth and development of the African economy, it is impossible for one business or organisation to bear the burden alone. This has made partnerships a key tool in the world of business as it pushes organisations into new markets, gives brands exposure in new terrain and helps companies overcome obstacles faster by utilising …
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Prudence Okoilu: A Tech Genius on The Rise
Turning passion into productivity is often easier said than done. However, in the life of Prudence Okoilu, the above statement has become a reality. Starting out by building websites from his hostel room in the University of Lagos, Nigeria, he has gone ahead to create multiple online platforms over the years. He shared his business …
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Jama Yassin: Transforming Somaliland One Crop At A Time
The greatest revolutions in history often started with the smallest decisions. Growing up with a desire to improve the standard of living in Somaliland, Jama Yassin defied the norms by choosing a business path that was unconventional in his community. He talked to the Tony Elumelu Foundation team about his inspiration, his business growth and …
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Tony Elumelu Awarded AABLA 2018 Philanthropist of the Year
Founder, Tony Elumelu Foundation, Tony O. Elumelu has been awarded the All Africa Business Leaders Award (AABLA) 2018 Philanthropist of the year for his notable commitment made through his Foundation. This year’s award is in collaboration with CNBC and honours business excellence and leaders who have made a considerable impact on their industry and community. …
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Founder, Tony Elumelu Speaking at AFDB’s African Investment Forum
Our Founder and the most prominent champion of entrepreneurship in Africa, Tony O. Elumelu, CON was on the presidential chat at AFDB’s Africa Investment Forum alongside African Heads of States & public sector leaders to discuss the topic, ‘Championing Investments: Conversation with the Private Sector.’ Read the transcript from this session below: Question: In Africa, one of …
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TONY ELUMELU NAMED 11th MOST CHARITABLE PERSON IN THE WORLD
Tony Elumelu, CON, Founder, Tony Elumelu Foundation and Chairman, Heirs Holdings and UBA has been listed as the 11th Most Charitable Person in the World. The list, which included other notable global figures, was collated by Richtopia, a UK digital magazine, covering business, economic and financial news. Other notable figures who made the list included Alhaji Aliko …
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Highlights from the Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) Entrepreneurship Forum 2018
The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) Entrepreneurship Forum 2018 took place at the Balmoral Event Centre, Federal Palace Hotel, Lagos. The event brought together entrepreneurs, guests, investors and dignitaries together under one roof to mark the fourth year of the Tony Elumelu Foundation Entrepreneurship Programme and celebrate African entrepreneurs doing incredible things in their respective countries and sectors. …
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