{"id":14404,"date":"2021-03-04T08:03:04","date_gmt":"2021-03-04T07:03:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tonyelumelufoundation.org\/?page_id=14404"},"modified":"2026-04-10T13:04:45","modified_gmt":"2026-04-10T12:04:45","slug":"%d8%af%d8%a7%d8%a6%d8%b1%d8%a9-%d8%aa%d9%8a%d9%81","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.tonyelumelufoundation.org\/ar\/the-tef-circle","title":{"rendered":"TEFCircle"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"14404\" class=\"elementor elementor-14404\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-98d034a elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"98d034a\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 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eael-cta-heading\">TEFCIRCLE - MARCH 2026<\/h2><p class=\"p1\">In March, the Tony Elumelu Foundation announced 3,200 young African entrepreneurs from all 54 African countries selected for the 2026 cycle of the TEF Entrepreneurship Programmes. Chosen from over 265,000 applications, these entrepreneurs represent more than ambition. They represent Africa\u2019s determination to build, solve, and lead. As our Founder, Tony O. Elumelu, CFR, reflected in his annual letter, hope is not just a feeling; it is a system we can build. As you turn these pages, we hope you feel what we felt throughout March; the momentum, the meaning, and the unmistakable sense that<br \/>something bigger is unfolding. Because every entrepreneur selected, every partner aligned, every mentor engaged, and every story told brings us one step closer to the Africa we know is possible.<\/p><p class=\"p1\">Welcome to the March edition of TEFCircle.<\/p>\t    <\/div>\n\t    <div class=\"action\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tonyelumelufoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TEFCIRCLE-March-2026-Edition.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"cta-button cta-preset-1  \">DOWNLOAD<\/a>\t    <\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-486fcf3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-eael-cta-box\" data-id=\"486fcf3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"eael-cta-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eael-call-to-action cta-icon-flex bg-lite cta-preset-1\">\n\t    <div class=\"icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fas fa-file-pdf\"><\/i>\t    <\/div>\n\t    <div class=\"content\">\n            <h2 class=\"title eael-cta-heading\">TEFCIRCLE - FEBRUARY 2026<\/h2><p class=\"p1\">At the Tony Elumelu Foundation, we believe that entrepreneurship is not merely a path to individual success; it is a catalyst for job creation, poverty alleviation, inclusive economic empowerment, and long-term stability across the continent. In a volatile world, this work is vital.<br \/>This February edition of TEFCircle reflects that conviction. From our Founder\u2019s powerful<br \/>contribution at the 49th IFAD Governing Council in Rome, where he reinforced the imperative of investing in young people to secure Africa\u2019s future, to our strategic engagements, partner collaborations, and the inspiring journeys of our entrepreneurs and mentors, this issue captures Africapitalism in action: the belief that the private sector, and most importantly entrepreneurs, must lead the transformation of Africa.<\/p>\t    <\/div>\n\t    <div class=\"action\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tonyelumelufoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TEFCIRCLE-Feb-2026-Edition.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"cta-button cta-preset-1  \">DOWNLOAD<\/a>\t    <\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bc96e29 elementor-widget elementor-widget-eael-cta-box\" data-id=\"bc96e29\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"eael-cta-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eael-call-to-action cta-icon-flex bg-lite cta-preset-1\">\n\t    <div class=\"icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fas fa-file-pdf\"><\/i>\t    <\/div>\n\t    <div class=\"content\">\n            <h2 class=\"title eael-cta-heading\">TEFCIRCLE - JANUARY 2026<\/h2><p class=\"p1\">Welcome to the January edition of TEFCircle. This month\u2019s edition is anchored by our biggest milestone of the year: the launch of the 2026 Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) Entrepreneurship Programme. From 1 January to 1 March 2026, ambitious men and women founders across all 54 African countries can apply via <a href=\"http:\/\/TEFConnect.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TEFConnect.com<\/a> for the opportunity to receive US$5,000 non-refundable seed capital, world-class business training, dedicated mentorship, and access to Africa\u2019s largest entrepreneurial network.<\/p>\t    <\/div>\n\t    <div class=\"action\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tonyelumelufoundation.org\/downloads\/tefcircle-january-2026-edition\/?tmstv=1770728078\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"cta-button cta-preset-1  \">DOWNLOAD<\/a>\t    <\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e8e383b elementor-widget elementor-widget-eael-cta-box\" data-id=\"e8e383b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"eael-cta-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eael-call-to-action cta-icon-flex bg-lite cta-preset-1\">\n\t    <div class=\"icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"far fa-file-pdf\"><\/i>\t    <\/div>\n\t    <div class=\"content\">\n            <h2 class=\"title eael-cta-heading\">TEFCIRCLE - NOVEMBER 2025 <\/h2><p>November was a month of deepening partnerships and presence. From our Founder\u2019s keynote at Nigeria\u2019s National MSME Conference, to strategic engagements in Namibia and Angola, and our CEO\u2019s high-level mission to the DRC, TEF continued to convene leaders, strengthen ecosystems, and amplify African innovators.<\/p>\t    <\/div>\n\t    <div class=\"action\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tonyelumelufoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/TEFCIRCLE-November-Edition-2025-1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"cta-button cta-preset-1  \">DOWNLOAD<\/a>\t    <\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1abe81c elementor-widget elementor-widget-eael-cta-box\" data-id=\"1abe81c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"eael-cta-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eael-call-to-action cta-icon-flex bg-lite cta-preset-1\">\n\t    <div class=\"icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fas fa-file-pdf\"><\/i>\t    <\/div>\n\t    <div class=\"content\">\n            <h2 class=\"title eael-cta-heading\">TEFCIRCLE - OCTOBER 2025 <\/h2><p>From Washington D.C., where our Founder, Tony O. Elumelu, CFR, joined global economic leaders at the IMF\u2013World Bank Annual Meetings, to the thriving entrepreneurial ecosystems of Dakar, Nairobi, Kampala, and Kigali, it is clear; Africa\u2019s transformation will be driven by its entrepreneurs, powered by its youth, and accelerated by digital inclusion<\/p>\t    <\/div>\n\t    <div class=\"action\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tonyelumelufoundation.org\/downloads\/tefcircle-october-edition-2025\/?tmstv=1762961135\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"cta-button cta-preset-1  \">DOWNLOAD<\/a>\t    <\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ac989f2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-eael-cta-box\" data-id=\"ac989f2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"eael-cta-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eael-call-to-action cta-icon-flex bg-lite cta-preset-1\">\n\t    <div class=\"icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"far fa-file-pdf\"><\/i>\t    <\/div>\n\t    <div class=\"content\">\n            <h2 class=\"title eael-cta-heading\">TEFCIRCLE - SEPTEMBER 2025 <\/h2><p class=\"p1\">September demanded more of us than business as usual. It challenged our convictions, tested our resolve, and reminded us why we do what we do. Earlier in September, our Founder, Tony O. Elumelu, CFR, was honoured with the 2025 Appeal of Conscience Award in New York. It was a global validation of a vision rooted in purpose and African agency. Represented by our CoFounder, Dr. Awele V. Elumelu, OFR, the moment reaffirmed that our model of Africapitalism truly is the engine for sustainable change. Through our engagements at UNGA80, Concordia, and the Clinton Global Initiative, we carried Africa\u2019s narrative not as supplicants, but as partners in our own destiny.<\/p>\t    <\/div>\n\t    <div class=\"action\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tonyelumelufoundation.org\/downloads\/tefcircle-september-2025-edition\/?tmstv=1760536639\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"cta-button cta-preset-1  \">DOWNLOAD<\/a>\t    <\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-742150d elementor-widget elementor-widget-eael-cta-box\" data-id=\"742150d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"eael-cta-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eael-call-to-action cta-icon-flex bg-lite cta-preset-1\">\n\t    <div class=\"icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fas fa-file-pdf\"><\/i>\t    <\/div>\n\t    <div class=\"content\">\n            <h2 class=\"title eael-cta-heading\">TEFCIRCLE - AUGUST 2025 <\/h2><p class=\"p1\">At the Tony Elumelu Foundation, we know that capital is beneficial for kickstarting every young entrepreneur\u2019s business journey, but competence, community, and continuity sustain it. In light of this, we have set up the right impact pillars to set this in motion\u2014practically, visibly, and at scale.<\/p><p class=\"p1\">In August, we demonstrated this at our Business Clinic with Deloitte where seasoned practitioners sat shoulder-to-shoulder with our entrepreneurs, translating theory into operating discipline across key growth areas: financial housekeeping, investor readiness, and governance. This builds on a year of the Tony Elumelu Foundation\u2019s various empowerment initiatives with Deloitte, culminating in our young African entrepreneurs stepping onto global stages with sharper models and clearer narratives of value.<\/p>\t    <\/div>\n\t    <div class=\"action\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tonyelumelufoundation.org\/downloads\/tefcircle-august-edition-2025\/?tmstv=1757330277\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"cta-button cta-preset-1  \">DOWNLOAD<\/a>\t    <\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-680110a elementor-widget elementor-widget-eael-cta-box\" data-id=\"680110a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"eael-cta-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eael-call-to-action cta-icon-flex bg-lite cta-preset-1\">\n\t    <div class=\"icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"far fa-file-pdf\"><\/i>\t    <\/div>\n\t    <div class=\"content\">\n            <h2 class=\"title eael-cta-heading\">TEFCIRCLE - JULY 2025 <\/h2><p class=\"p1\">July was a month of reflection on how partnership, purpose, and people are shaping Africa\u2019s entrepreneurial future. In this edition, Our CEO took TEF\u2019s voice to the United Nations, calling for urgency in Africa\u2019s development agenda. We deepened our impact with Deloitte through strategic mentorship and capacity-building programmes. We strengthened our alliance with the German Investment Corporation (DEG) to catalyse green entrepreneurship across Francophone Africa. We closed the month in Bangui, Central African Republic, where our Founder, Tony O. Elumelu, CFR, hosted an unforgettable TEF Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Mixer \u2014 sharing wisdom on resilience, discipline, and the long-term path to success.<\/p>\t    <\/div>\n\t    <div class=\"action\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tonyelumelufoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/TEFCIRCLE-July-Edition-2025.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"cta-button cta-preset-1  \">DOWNLOAD<\/a>\t    <\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cf162f8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-eael-cta-box\" data-id=\"cf162f8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"eael-cta-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eael-call-to-action cta-icon-flex bg-lite cta-preset-1\">\n\t    <div class=\"icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fas fa-file-pdf\"><\/i>\t    <\/div>\n\t    <div class=\"content\">\n            <h2 class=\"title eael-cta-heading\">TEFCIRCLE - Q2 2025 <\/h2><p class=\"p1\">The second quarter of 2025 has affirmed a truth we hold dear at the Tony Elumelu Foundation: Africa\u2019s moment is no longer a distant promise; it is the defining reality of today. April, May and June felt like a sprint of possibility. We witnessed our Tony Elumelu Entrepreneurs pitch for capital in Kigali, our Founder receive one of Gabon\u2019s highest honours, and the TEF team engage partners from Riyadh to Conakry, Nairobi to Paris.\u00a0<\/p>\t    <\/div>\n\t    <div class=\"action\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tonyelumelufoundation.org\/downloads\/tefcircle-q2-2025\/?tmstv=1752496029\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"cta-button cta-preset-1  \">DOWNLOAD<\/a>\t    <\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-786a9d6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-eael-cta-box\" data-id=\"786a9d6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"eael-cta-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eael-call-to-action cta-icon-flex bg-lite cta-preset-1\">\n\t    <div class=\"icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"far fa-file-pdf\"><\/i>\t    <\/div>\n\t    <div class=\"content\">\n            <h2 class=\"title eael-cta-heading\">TEFCIRCLE - Q1 2025 <\/h2><div class=\"page\"><div class=\"section\"><div class=\"layoutArea\"><div class=\"column\"><p class=\"p1\">This edition captures the extraordinary momentum of from the overwhelming response to our Call for Applications (over 200,000 strong), to new strategic collaborations with the EU, UAE, and global philanthropic leaders. We spotlight catalytic initiatives like the BeGreen Africa programme, the AGUKA ideation journey, an our expanding mentorship ecosystem, now strengthened by new partners like Deloitte.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t    <\/div>\n\t    <div class=\"action\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tonyelumelufoundation.org\/downloads\/tefcircle-q1-2025\/?tmstv=1750418285\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"cta-button cta-preset-1  \">DOWNLOAD<\/a>\t    <\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-30dc884 elementor-widget elementor-widget-eael-cta-box\" data-id=\"30dc884\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"eael-cta-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eael-call-to-action cta-icon-flex bg-lite cta-preset-1\">\n\t    <div class=\"icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fas fa-file-pdf\"><\/i>\t    <\/div>\n\t    <div class=\"content\">\n            <h2 class=\"title eael-cta-heading\">TEFCIRCLE - AUGUST 2024<\/h2><div class=\"page\"><div class=\"section\"><div class=\"layoutArea\"><div class=\"column\"><p class=\"p1\">In this August edition, we proudly celebrate International Youth Month by highlighting the powerful stories of youth empowerment, innovation, and leadership across Africa. We have curated an inspiring collection of articles showcasing three alumni of the Tony Elumelu Foundation who are making incredible strides in their communities, transforming lives through their entrepreneurial ventures.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t    <\/div>\n\t    <div class=\"action\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tonyelumelufoundation.org\/downloads\/tefcircle-august-2024-edition\/?tmstv=1725367300\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"cta-button cta-preset-1  \">DOWNLOAD<\/a>\t    <\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ef685b4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-eael-cta-box\" data-id=\"ef685b4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"eael-cta-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eael-call-to-action cta-icon-flex bg-lite cta-preset-1\">\n\t    <div class=\"icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"far fa-file-pdf\"><\/i>\t    <\/div>\n\t    <div class=\"content\">\n            <h2 class=\"title eael-cta-heading\">TEFCIRCLE - JULY 2024<\/h2><div class=\"page\"><div class=\"section\"><div class=\"layoutArea\"><div class=\"column\"><p>Welcome to the July issue of TEFCircle, which arrives at a critical time as the global energy landscape undergoes a transformative shift. As we celebrate Global Energy Independence Day, this edition highlights the inspiring stories of our entrepreneurs who are at the forefront of the renewable energy sector. Their innovative solutions, from solar power projects to wind energy startups, are helping shape a cleaner, more sustainable future for Africa.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t    <\/div>\n\t    <div class=\"action\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tonyelumelufoundation.org\/downloads\/tefcircle-july-2024-edition\/?tmstv=1725363710\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"cta-button cta-preset-1  \">DOWNLOAD<\/a>\t    <\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b0f34aa elementor-widget elementor-widget-eael-cta-box\" data-id=\"b0f34aa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"eael-cta-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eael-call-to-action cta-icon-flex bg-lite cta-preset-1\">\n\t    <div class=\"icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fas fa-file-pdf\"><\/i>\t    <\/div>\n\t    <div class=\"content\">\n            <h2 class=\"title eael-cta-heading\">TEFCIRCLE - JUNE  2024<\/h2><p>Welcome to the June edition of TEFCircle, and a very special welcome as we celebrate World Environment Day! This month's theme, \"Innovative Solutions for a Greener Future,\" is dedicated to exploring the cutting-edge technologies, sustainable practices, and inspirational stories from the young African entrepreneurs and ecosystem stakeholders that are shaping a healthier planet.<\/p>\t    <\/div>\n\t    <div class=\"action\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tonyelumelufoundation.org\/downloads\/tefcircle-june-2024-edition\/?tmstv=1725372765\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"cta-button cta-preset-1  \">DOWNLOAD<\/a>\t    <\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1905bc0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-eael-cta-box\" data-id=\"1905bc0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"eael-cta-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eael-call-to-action cta-icon-flex bg-lite cta-preset-1\">\n\t    <div class=\"icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"far fa-file-pdf\"><\/i>\t    <\/div>\n\t    <div class=\"content\">\n            <h2 class=\"title eael-cta-heading\">TEFCIRCLE - MAY 2024<\/h2><div class=\"page\"><div class=\"section\"><div class=\"layoutArea\"><div class=\"column\"><p class=\"p1\">In recognition of this year\u2019s Africa Day, we at the Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) cel- ebrate the vibrancy and ingenuity of young African entrepreneurs who are putting our continent on the global stage. Their innova- tions are not just transforming Africa, but are also influencing global markets, solving critical challenges, and showcasing the lim- itless potential of African talent.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t    <\/div>\n\t    <div class=\"action\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tonyelumelufoundation.org\/downloads\/tef-circle-for-may-2024\/?tmstv=1717421725\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"cta-button cta-preset-1  \">DOWNLOAD<\/a>\t    <\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f8dc4c2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-eael-cta-box\" data-id=\"f8dc4c2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"eael-cta-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eael-call-to-action cta-icon-flex bg-lite cta-preset-1\">\n\t    <div class=\"icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fas fa-file-pdf\"><\/i>\t    <\/div>\n\t    <div class=\"content\">\n            <h2 class=\"title eael-cta-heading\">TEFCIRCLE - JANUARY 2024<\/h2><div class=\"page\"><div class=\"section\"><div class=\"layoutArea\"><div class=\"column\"><p>In this edition, we showcase our partnership with the Government of Botswana, where additional entrepreneurs have been empowered thanks to this partnership. The Foundation has disbursed nearly $900,000 directly in seed capital to over 160 Batswana entrepreneurs. Tony Elumelu entrepreneurs from Botswana share their experiences and impactful milestones, offering insights and encouragement to those considering answering this last call and applying to the TEF Entrepreneurship Programme.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t    <\/div>\n\t    <div class=\"action\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tonyelumelufoundation.org\/downloads\/2024-tef-circle\/?tmstv=1708332289\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"cta-button cta-preset-1  \">DOWNLOAD<\/a>\t    <\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cbf65fe elementor-widget elementor-widget-eael-cta-box\" data-id=\"cbf65fe\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"eael-cta-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eael-call-to-action cta-icon-flex bg-lite cta-preset-1\">\n\t    <div class=\"icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"far fa-file-pdf\"><\/i>\t    <\/div>\n\t    <div class=\"content\">\n            <h2 class=\"title eael-cta-heading\">TEFCIRCLE - NOVEMBER 2023<\/h2>Welcome to the November edition of TEFCircle, a special edition dedicated to celebrating a \ndecade of impact. In this issue, we embark on a journey to showcase the boundless potential of \nAfrica\u2019s youth and the transformative impact of the Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) in nurturing \nyouth-led innovation, sustainability and development across the African economy\t    <\/div>\n\t    <div class=\"action\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tonyelumelufoundation.org\/downloads\/tef-circle-for-november-2023\/?tmstv=1706615192\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"cta-button cta-preset-1  \">DOWNLOAD<\/a>\t    <\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-49d3cad elementor-widget elementor-widget-eael-cta-box\" data-id=\"49d3cad\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"eael-cta-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eael-call-to-action cta-icon-flex bg-lite cta-preset-1\">\n\t    <div class=\"icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fas fa-file-pdf\"><\/i>\t    <\/div>\n\t    <div class=\"content\">\n            <h2 class=\"title eael-cta-heading\">TEFCIRCLE - MARCH 2023<\/h2>This special edition features inspiring stories of women entrepreneurs \nwho are breaking barriers and making significant contributions to \ntheir communities and the African entrepreneurial ecosystem. We \nhope their stories will inspire you to pursue your dreams and to never \ngive up on your career\/entrepreneurial journey\t    <\/div>\n\t    <div class=\"action\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tonyelumelufoundation.org\/downloads\/tefcircle-march-2023\/?tmstv=1706702972\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"cta-button cta-preset-1  \">DOWNLOAD<\/a>\t    <\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5c58c3e elementor-widget elementor-widget-eael-cta-box\" data-id=\"5c58c3e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"eael-cta-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eael-call-to-action cta-icon-flex bg-lite cta-preset-1\">\n\t    <div class=\"icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"far fa-file-pdf\"><\/i>\t    <\/div>\n\t    <div class=\"content\">\n            <h2 class=\"title eael-cta-heading\">TEFCIRCLE - JANUARY 2023<\/h2>In this edition of TEFCircle, Our Founder, Mr. Tony O. Elumelu CFR pens a heartfelt message to African entrepreneurs, as he \ncelebrates the entrepreneurial spirit of Africa and its continued \ngrowth. The past year have brought numerous wins for Tony \nElumelu Entrepreneurs and other entrepreneurs across Africa; \nfrom building successful startups to international recognition, \nand we are thrilled to showcase their achievements\t    <\/div>\n\t    <div class=\"action\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tonyelumelufoundation.org\/downloads\/tef-circle-january-2023\/?tmstv=1706619568\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"cta-button cta-preset-1  \">DOWNLOAD<\/a>\t    <\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f0ce133 elementor-widget elementor-widget-eael-cta-box\" data-id=\"f0ce133\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"eael-cta-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eael-call-to-action cta-icon-flex bg-lite cta-preset-1\">\n\t    <div class=\"icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fas fa-file-pdf\"><\/i>\t    <\/div>\n\t    <div class=\"content\">\n            <h2 class=\"title eael-cta-heading\">TEFCIRCLE - NOVEMBER 2022<\/h2>In this issue of TEF Circle, we explore the convergence of\ncreativity and sustainability across various sectors of the economy\nwhich our alumni operate in. From fashion, to manufacturing, to\nagriculture, to art, some of our alumni share their experience with\nincorporating sustainable practices into their business model and\nhow this has had a direct impact on their profitability as a\nbusiness.\t    <\/div>\n\t    <div class=\"action\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tonyelumelufoundation.org\/downloads\/download-november-2022-tef-circle\/?tmstv=1706689632\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"cta-button cta-preset-1  \">DOWNLOAD<\/a>\t    <\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-19e2eff elementor-widget elementor-widget-eael-cta-box\" data-id=\"19e2eff\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"eael-cta-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eael-call-to-action cta-icon-flex bg-lite cta-preset-1\">\n\t    <div class=\"icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"far fa-file-pdf\"><\/i>\t    <\/div>\n\t    <div class=\"content\">\n            <h2 class=\"title eael-cta-heading\">TEFCIRCLE - OCTOBER 2022<\/h2>In this edition of TEFCircle, Our Founder, Mr. Tony O. Elumelu CFR pens a heartfelt message to African entrepreneurs, as he \ncelebrates the entrepreneurial spirit of Africa and its continued \ngrowth. The past year have brought numerous wins for Tony \nElumelu Entrepreneurs and other entrepreneurs across Africa; \nfrom building successful startups to international recognition, \nand we are thrilled to showcase their achievements\t    <\/div>\n\t    <div class=\"action\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tonyelumelufoundation.org\/downloads\/download-october-2022-tef-circle\/?tmstv=1706702968\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"cta-button cta-preset-1  \">DOWNLOAD<\/a>\t    <\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-3e698ef elementor-hidden-tablet elementor-hidden-mobile elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"3e698ef\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container 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