TEF Director of Entrepreneurship Programme, Ifeoma Okafor-Obi, joined the Breakfast Connect Show on Africa Business Radio to discuss the survival of African Startups in this global COVID-19 Pandemic.
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There is Still Hope for African Startups in This Global COVID-19 Pandemic
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ANNONCE: La Fondation Tony Elumelu reporte le programme d’entrepreneuriat TEF 2020 et le forum TEF jusqu’en 2021
French | Arabic | Portuguese Dans l’intervalle, la Fondation Tony Elumelu offrira une formation gratuite sur TEFConnect tout en travaillant avec les décideurs, les gouvernements et les institutions de financement du développement pour catalyser un soutien supplémentaire aux entrepreneurs africains post-coronavirus. TEFConnect hébergera également des informations essentielles sur la pandémie pour protéger la santé et la sécurité de tous …
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ANÚNCIO CORPORATIVO: Fundação Tony Elumelu adia o Programa de Empreendedorismo TEF 2020 e o Fórum TEF até 2021
French | Arabic | Portuguese Em resposta à atual crise resultante da pandemia de coronavírus, a filantropia africana focada no empreendedorismo, a Fundação Tony Elumelu, anunciou a difícil decisão de adiar a 6ª edição de seu Programa de Empreendedorismo e o Fórum do TEF até 2021. Dada a importância primordial de saúde e segurança pública, infelizmente esse é o …
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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. Submit Cancel Thanks for your feedback!
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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 Submit Cancel Thanks for your feedback!
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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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US Consulate Affirms Tony Elumelu Foundation’s Stance on Supporting Entrepreneur
U.S. Consul General Claire Pierangelo hosts first cohort of U.S. sponsored Tony Elumelu Foundation alumni. The US consulate reiterates the importance of Nigeria’s entrepreneurs to the prosperity of the continent. In October 2019, the United States government in October partnered with the Tony Elumelu Foundation to promote entrepreneurship initiatives in Nigeria, through a public diplomacy grant of …
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Founder who Turned Down Microsoft Job to Grow Startup, Now Expanding to Third Country
For most software developers getting a job offer from a company like Microsoft is a once-in-a-life-time opportunity that one would literally be crazy to turn down. But this is exactly what 26-year-old Nigerian Chris Kwekowe (pictured above), the CEO and co-founder of Slatecube, did. In 2015, after completing a year of study at the Massachusetts Institute …
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Meet Oluseyi Falaye, the Tony Elumelu Entrepreneur Tackling Nigeria’s Power Crisis with Econergco
Oluseyi Falaye founded Econergco Limited, an eco-friendly energy company with a mission to eradicate energy poverty and eliminate greenhouse gas emissions. The company provides reliable and cost-effective solar energy solutions and efficient lighting services for both off-grid and on-grid electricity consumers. Econergco also runs several programs, including Solar4Health Initiative through which it works with international and local stakeholders …
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Meet Caroline Denekombaye, TEFxUNDP Entrepreneurship Programme Beneficiary
About me My name is Caroline Denekombaye, I am a seamstress but am hearing impaired. My motivation In addition to the challenges of getting by in a society that is built for people with hearing ability, deaf people also have to deal with the stigma that society places on them. Job opportunities available to them …
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