Lack of storage facilities is one of the problems facing farmers and the distributors of agricultural produce. It is estimated that 40% of total food production in Nigeria is loss during and after harvest. Olanrewaju Samuel Faleye took the initiative to contribute to solving the problem of the spice and confectionaries segment of agricultural products. …
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Success Story of Olanrewaju, 2017 TEF Alumni in Agriculture Sector
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Why Entrepreneurship? The Inspiring Journey of Afamefuna and Speedmeals
Afamefuna’s entrepreneurial journey began from a place of necessity and personal loss. After the passing of his father, and with the responsibility of nine siblings resting on his shoulders alongside an unemployed mother, Afamefuna decided to take charge of his future by venturing into entrepreneurship. From Humble Beginnings to Business Expansion Starting in 2012, Afamefuna …
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Success Story of Olamide, 2015 TEF Alumni in Agriculture Sector
Success Story of Olumide Ogunbanjo, 2015 TEF Alumni from Nigeria in the Agriculture Sector: Recent estimates show that about 88% of all flowering plants and 35% of the global plant-based food supply rely on pollinators to be successful. Pollination is a vital ecological service provided by a wide range of insect species including bees, wasps, …
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Success Story of Peace, 2019 TEF Alumni in Agriculture Sector
According to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation, about 19.4 million people will face food insecurity across Nigeria between June and August 2022. According to the report, the food crisis would affect Nigerians in 21 states and the FCT, including 416,000 Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs). It noted that about 14.4 million people, including 385,000 …
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BeGreen Africa Entrepreneur Workshop Empowers Kenyan Youth in Waste Management
The BeGreen Africa Entrepreneur Workshop, was held in Nairobi, Kenya to empower young entrepreneurs in waste management to develop comprehensive business plans and innovative solutions
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The Tony Elumelu Foundation Launches Its 2024 TV Commercial
The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) is proud to announce the launch of its 2024 TV commercial. Each year, the Foundation releases a compelling advertisement to inspire and empower young African entrepreneurs through its flagship Entrepreneurship Programme.
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Tony Elumelu Foundation: Championing Green Entrepreneurship in Africa at the 19th Annual CASP Conference
In his inspiring speech, Benjamin underscored the Tony Elumelu Foundation’s pivotal role in revolutionising green entrepreneurship across Africa. He elaborated on how our initiatives are instrumental in addressing some of the continent’s most pressing challenges, including poverty alleviation, job creation, inclusive empowerment, and sustainable development.
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Presentation of TEF Coalition – Tony Elumelu Speaking for Africa
Presentation of TEF Coalition for African Entrepreneurs – Yesterday, at the opening of the Abu Dhabi Global Healthcare Week, our Group Chairman, Tony O. Elumelu, CFR, participated in an invitation-only high-level session at the Health Leaders Forum tagged “Reimagining Health and Life: Can foundations and philanthropies power global health institutions?” He joined H.E. Monica Geingos, …
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Somachi Chris-Asoluka hosted visiting partners from African Development Bank Group
Yesterday, Our CEO, Somachi Chris-Asoluka hosted our visiting partners from the African Development Bank Group. The meeting discussed new opportunities to renew our partnership and further our shared goals of driving job creation on the African continent through entrepreneurship. In 2019, the African Development Bank (AfDB) and the Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) signed a US$5 …
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Tony Elumelu Foundation Announces 10th Cohort of Entrepreneurship Programme – 20,000 Entrepreneurs Funded Across Africa
Lagos, Nigeria – March 22, 2024 – The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF), the leading philanthropy empowering young African entrepreneurs from all 54 African countries, has announced the successful entrepreneurs in its tenth selection for the TEF Entrepreneurship Programme. This new cohort brings to 20,000, the number of young African entrepreneurs who have received funding, mentoring, …
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