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Green Jobs, Green Profits How Young Africans Are Turning Waste Into Wealth
Green Jobs, Green Profits: How Young Africans Are Turning Waste into Wealth Africa’s entrepreneurs are reframing one of the world’s greatest
The Secret Lives of Seed Recipients
The Invisible Threads of Change: Micro-Narratives from Tony Elumelu Foundation Entrepreneurship Programme Beneficiaries Africa is not one country, nor one culture. It
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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