Pan-African think tank to focus on unlocking and promoting economic opportunities across Africa Abuja, 8 May 2014 – Tony O. Elumelu, CON, the chairman of Heirs Holdings and founder of The Tony Elumelu Foundation, today announced the launch of the Africapitalism Institute at the World Economic Forum on Africa, in Abuja, Nigeria. Africapitalism – the …
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The Tony Elumelu Foundation launches Africapitalism Institute
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Tony Elumelu addresses the UN General Assembly
One of Africa’s most visionary investors speaks about the importance of jobs, power and partnerships in the post-2015 development agenda UN Headquarters, New York, NY NEW YORK, 9 April – On Wednesday, April 9, the UN General Assembly and Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) hosted the opening session of the 2014 Forum on Partnerships, entitled “The Role …
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East Africa Exchange holds Meeting with Nigeria’s Minister of Agriculture
Dr. Akinwunmi Adesina, Honorable Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Federal Republic of Nigeria, visited the East Africa Exchange (EAX) to learn more about the exchange’s capabilities and functionality.
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The Tony Elumelu Foundation announces winners for the 2014 Elumelu Legacy Prize from University of Calabar and University of Nigeria, Nsukka
This year, we presented awards to the 2014 winners of the Elumelu Legacy Prize at University of Calabar and University of Nigeria, Nsukka. The prize was presented at the 27th and 43rd Convocation ceremonies of the University of Calabar (UNICAL) and University of Nigeria Nsukka respectively; to the best performing students at the undergraduate and …
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Testimony of Tony O. Elumelu: “Powering Africa’s Future – Examining the Power Africa Initiative”
London — Testimony of Tony O. Elumelu, Chairman of Heirs Holdings and the Tony Elumelu Foundation “Powering Africa’s Future – Examining the Power Africa Initiative” U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee’s Subcommittee on African Affairs Good morning. I want to begin by thanking Chairman Coons and Ranking Member Flake for inviting me to testify before this committee …
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The Tony Elumelu Foundation holds its sixth Advisory Board meeting
The Tony Elumelu Foundation will today hold its sixth semi-annual Advisory Board meeting in Lagos, Nigeria, where board members will gather to review and provide direction to the pan-African philanthropy on its programmes and interventions. This year’s meeting will centre on a review of the Foundation’s first three years of operations, and flesh out its ambitious plans for the next five years.
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The Tony Elumelu Foundation provides sponsorship grant to Afrit Education Foundation for Innovation Cluster Mapping Project
The Tony Elumelu Foundation announced today that it has provided grant support for the Nigeria Innovations Cluster Mapping project.
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East Africa Exchange Introduces Electronic Trading Platform to Kenyan Grain Traders
East Africa Exchange in partnership with the Eastern Africa Grain Council hosted a stakeholder engagement meeting entitled “Building Trade” in Nairobi, Kenya on Thursday.
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The Rockefeller Foundation and Tony Elumelu Foundation announce Africa winners of the Impact Economy Innovations Fund
The Rockefeller Foundation and the Tony Elumelu Foundation have announced the winners of the Africa Impact Economy Innovations Fund (IEIF).
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Newly Established “African Union Foundation” Holds Inaugural Promoters’ Meeting in Addis Ababa
The Tony Elumelu Foundation makes first grant of $150,000 toward landmark pan-African venture Addis Ababa, 1 February 2014 – Following the convening of the African Union Heads of State Summit in Addis Ababa, the inaugural promoters’ meeting of the newly established “African Union Foundation” was held. The meeting was led by the Chairperson of the …
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