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, …

“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 …

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 …

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. …

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 …

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 …

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. …