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September 21,2022

#TEFatUNGA DAY 2: TEF ATTENDS UNITED NATIONS GENERAL ASSEMBLY

On Tuesday, September 20, 2022, The Tony Elumelu Foundation, in collaboration with Google.org, hosted a roundtable event at UBA America’s headquarters, promoting dialogue in convening of UN leaders that highlights the urgency of investing in African entrepreneurs to create jobs, eradicate poverty, promote gender equity, and create economic opportunities to spearhead Africa’s transformation. Three beneficiaries …
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September 20,2022

#TEFatUNGA DAY 1: THE TONY ELUMELU FOUNDATION ATTENDS UNITED NATIONS GENERAL ASSEMBLY MEETINGS ON SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Leading Africa to emergence is now, more than ever, a priority that can only be achieved through collaboration and continuous advocacy. TEF Founder, Mr. Tony O. Elumelu, C.O.N., alongside TEF CEO, Ifeyinwa Ugochukwu; and TEF Director of Partnerships and Communications, Somachi Chris-Asoluka, are in New York to join other global and industry leaders to attend …
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September 19,2022

Africa and Climate Change – A Conversation with US Senator John Kerry towards COP27

Tony O. Elumelu As the world continues to experience the daily impact of global warming, whether the tragic recent flooding in Pakistan, or the less covered, but equally harmful, persistent environmental degradation of Africa’s Sahel region, leaders need to act, not just talk. Equally, Africa should not just be in the conversation, but actively set …
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September 16,2022

Growing an Ed-Tech in a Digital World

The twenty-first century is generally known as the Information Age – an era marked by the rapid adoption of new technologies and the creation of digital economies. In these modern times, the role of technology is significant and regarded as the underpinning of socioeconomic development. An economy lacking in technology cannot grow in this current …
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August 10,2022

Our Founder, Mr. Tony Elumelu’s Fireside Chat on “View From The Top”, the Dean’s Premier Speaking Series, at Stanford University

“Entrepreneurship is in my DNA.” In this podcast episode, Tony Elumelu explains why he’s dedicating his life to helping others.
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August 5,2022

Presentation du Programme Entrepreneuriat TEF BADEA 2022

VUE D’ENSEMBLE Le programme d’entrepreneuriat de la Fondation Tony Elumelu, par le biais de son programme d’entrepreneuriat hors cycle et avec le précieux soutien de partenaires tels que le PNUD et la BADEA, donne aux jeunes africains du Nigeria, du Mali et des régions du Sahel les connaissances, les compétences, le mentorat et le financement …
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August 5,2022

2022 TEF-UNDP-MALI Entrepreneurship Programme Overview

PREVIEW The Tony Elumelu Foundation Entrepreneurship Programme, through its Off-Cycle Entrepreneurship Programme and with the valuable support of partners such as UNDP and BADEA, is empowering African youths in Nigeria, Mali and the Sahel regions with the Knowledge, Skillsets, Mentoring and Funding to launch and run successful businesses. The training has been tailored to educate …
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July 27,2022

Keynote Address Delivered by Ifeyinwa Ugochukwu, TEF CEO at ACMI Forum

Today, the adverse effects of climate change are all around us. There are thinning glaciers & melting ice caps, desertification and famine, floods and landslides, rising oceans levels, heatwave induced wildfires not to mention all manner of severe weather and natural disasters. It is no surprise that the worst effects of climate change are expected …
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May 23,2022

Our Founder’s Address At The 25th Milken Institute Global Conference

I am a banker and I created a bank – United Bank for Africa Plc. A bank that is now in 20 African countries, serving over 35 million people across the continent – but also operating in London, Paris, Dubai, and the only African bank that can accept deposits in the United States of America. …
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May 2,2022

TOE’s Session at the United States Institute of Peace

Opening Remark I have been emphatic in my position that the economic transformation of Africa lies in the hands of our young entrepreneurs who have great ideas, energy and audacity of what and how they can contribute to the transformation of the Continent. Unfortunately, in terms of job creation and opportunities for our youth, Africa …
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