The coronavirus is spreading across the world, and the far-reaching implications cannot be quantified yet. Globally, the disease has raised health and economic concerns, amidst others, and a direct hit on Africa, the 2nd most populous continent, could trigger a global nightmare. This must be avoided. The Tony Elumelu Foundation wants to ensure that Africans …
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How Martin Ruga Turned His Kitchen into a Multi-million Dollar Chocolate Business
Romance is never complete without a candle lit dinner and a bar of chocolate. In particular, chocolates do not only induce romance, but also provide an aura of consolation, relaxation and comfort. For Martin Ruga, though, chocolates are a source of livelihood. This is because the 27-year-old runs a chocolate processing business known as Desserts …
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5 Ways to Celebrate International Women’s Day as an African Entrepreneur
The growth of high scale African businesses run by women is on the rise. More women are entering previously perceived male dominated sectors and climbing the proverbial career ladder much faster than before. There is a growing awareness and adoption of entrepreneurship and this is driving the wave of change in corporate Africa today. As …
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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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La Fondation Tony Elumelu verse la première tranche de l’engagement de partenariat de 5 millions de dollars de la Banque africaine de développement.
La BAD rejoint le programme TEF pour catalyser l’entrepreneuriat à travers l’Afrique. De droite à gauche: Tony O.Elumelu, CON, Fondateur, de la Fondation Tony Elumelu et Akinwunmi Adesina, Président de la Banque africaine de développement (BAD) au Forum de l’entrepreneuriat de la Fondation Tony Elumelu 2019 – la plus grande conférence sur l’entrepreneuriat en Afrique. …
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Tony Elumelu Foundation Disburses First Tranche of $5m Partnership Commitment from African Development Bank
From Right to Left: Tony O. Elumelu, CON, Founder, Tony Elumelu Foundation and Akinwunmi Adesina, President, African Development Bank (AfDB) at the 2019 Tony Elumelu Foundation Entrepreneurship Forum – Africa’s largest entrepreneurship conference. AfDB Joins TEF Programme Catalysing Entrepreneurship Across Africa Tony O. Elumelu, CON, has congratulated the African Development Bank (AfDB), and AfDB President …
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An overview of TEF’s Success strategy According to Our DOO, Ifeoma Okafor-Obi
In Summary An Entrepreneur needs to have a vision. An Entrepreneur needs to have a burning conviction about his business An entrepreneur needs to be ready to put his sweat and resources to use to achieve his aim once empowered with the right training He needs to have strong marketing plan and know his income …
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Lionel Zinsou
Co-founder and Managing Partner of SouthBridge, Lionel Zinsou is former Prime Minister of the Republic of Benin (2015-2016). Previously, he was an Executive Director for Danone where he held several positions, General Partner at Rothschild & Cie and President of PAI Partners, one of the major private equity funds in Europe. His professional career began …
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