Archives de l'auteur : Temitope Somuwa

  • Digital University

    The Digital University for Entrepreneurs: What the World Can Learn from The Tony Elumelu Foundation’s TEFConnect 

    Entrepreneurship has become the defining skill of the 21st century, but access to knowledge, capital, and networks is still distributed unevenly.   In emerging markets especially, the difference between an idea that thrives and one that fades often comes down to access: who you know, what you have been taught, and whether you can secure that …

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  • femmes entrepreneures

    Women Entrepreneurs: Africa’s Competitive Edge (The TEF–EU Model)

    For too long, Africa’s women entrepreneurs have been invisible in the mainstream narrative of development.   They are often described as “micro,” as if their businesses were destined to remain small, local, or marginal. The truth is far more disruptive: women are building enterprises that can redefine industries, value chains, and even Africa’s position in the …

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  • Investing in Nigeria - Dr Elumelu speech

    Investing in Nigeria: The Challenges and the Opportunities – An Entrepreneur’s Perspective

    On August 26, 2025, the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) hosted the International Business Conference and Expo at Eko Hotel & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos. One of the highlights of the event was the Key Private Sector Remarks delivered by Dr. Awele V. Elumelu, OFR — Director at Heirs Holdings, Founder of Avon …

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  • The Private Sector - Faridas Atelier

    The Private Sector: Africa’s Strongest Ministry of Development 

    Aid has kept many nations afloat but rarely transformed them.   Billions of dollars in support have not created self-sustaining economies. Instead, they often foster dependence and weaken the drive for local innovation.  Our Founder, Tony O. Elumelu CFR, captures this truth powerfully:  “Africapitalism means we cannot rely on governments or aid to create prosperity. The …

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  • Sahel Start-Ups

    Greening Africa Through Entrepreneurship: From Sahel Start-Ups to Sustainable Economies

    At the heart of Africa’s economic transformation lies a powerful force: entrepreneurship.   As the continent contends with rising climate vulnerability and deepening economic disparities, homegrown start-ups are emerging as key drivers of sustainable development. Nowhere is this more evident than in the Sahel region, where a new generation of African entrepreneurs is addressing environmental …

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  • African Caucus Meeting

    Tony Elumelu’s Keynote Address at the 2025 African Caucus Meeting

    Introduction Africa’s Infrastructure Gap Powering Africa’s Future The Role of the Private Sector Youth: Africa’s Greatest Resource Call to Action Submit Cancel Thanks for your feedback!

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  • Africa Empowered Entrepreneurs

    Africa Does Not Just Need More Big Firms, It Needs Empowered Entrepreneurs

    It is a common argument in policy circles and corporate boardrooms: for Africa to truly prosper, we need more big firms. Large companies, after all, create jobs at scale, stimulate trade, build infrastructure, and anchor stable economies. And it is true, Africa needs strong institutions and large-scale employers. But that is only part of the …

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  • Entrepreneurial Spirit: TOE and Talesmart

    What the World Can Learn from Africa’s Relentless Entrepreneurial Spirit

    It is often said that adversity breeds innovation; nowhere is this truer than in Africa. Across the continent, young people refuse to wait for perfect conditions. Instead, they build, create, and scale companies in environments that would stall many founders elsewhere. Africa has the world’s youngest population: by 2030, 42 per cent of global youth …

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  • Tony Elumelu in Senegal

    Lifestyle Entrepreneurship: How African Millennials and Gen Z Are Redefining Socio-Economic Success 

    Across the continent, young Africans are embracing a new narrative, one centred on financial literacy, digital innovation, and purpose-driven work. They are increasingly turning to digital platforms, fintech, and even cryptocurrencies to manage money, save, and invest. Entrepreneurship, for many, is no longer a fallback; it is a first choice, a deliberate path to building …

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  • Africa and Tech Innovation

    Africa and Tech Innovation on the Global Stage

    We know technology is transforming our world – we know that the transformation is getting ever faster. Where is Africa? In the conversation or left outside? Young Africans are digitally native, entrepreneurial, and hungry to build. What we need are more opportunities for partnership, more belief in our potential, and platforms to amplify our voices. …

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