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How Well Do You Know the Tony Elumelu Foundation Entrepreneurship Programme!
The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) Entrepreneurship Programme is a laser focused initiative that empowers African youths’ entrepreneurial creative, and innovative spirits to create decent jobs
TEF IN TOGO
On February 11th, the Tony Elumelu Foundation attended the launch of the IYBA (Investing in Youth Business in Africa) Launch in Lomé, Togo. As part
Tony Elumelu Foundation Announces Somachi Chris-Asoluka as Chief Executive Officer
The Board of Trustees of the Tony Elumelu Foundation, the leading philanthropy empowering young African entrepreneurs from all 54 African countries, has announced the appointment
TEF Founder, Mr. Tony O. Elumelu’s Speech at the 2022 TEF Entrepreneurship Programme selection announcement in Kinshasa, Congo-DRC
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TEF Announces Start-Ups Selected from all 54 African countries for its 2022 Entrepreneurship Programme
…. each entrepreneur receives non-refundable US$5,000 ….56% of beneficiaries are women entrepreneurs Kinshasa, DRC: On Monday, December 5, 2022, The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) announced
TOE’s Keynote Lecture at the Maiden Convocation Ceremony for the Admiralty University, Ibusa Delta State
“Ladies and Gentlemen I welcome you all to this convocation The Chief of Defense staff has presented, the Chief of Naval staff my friend, the
David Miliband, Tony O Elumelu: Cop27 is over. Africa cannot wait any longer for climate action
Let us be frank. The Africans who bear the harshest effects of the climate crisis are those least responsible for creating this crisis in the
Our Founder, Mr. Tony Elumelu’s interview with Voice of America
Q: How are you doing this afternoon? A: I’m doing great, thank you. Q: So, what has been the highlight of your day because I
UNDP and The Tony Elumelu Foundation partner for Youth Entrepreneurship
Kigali, 13th October 2022: The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Rwanda and the Tony Elumelu Foundation have signed a historic 4-year agreement worth $1.4m
#TEFATUNGA DAY 6: TEF ATTENDS UNITED NATIONS GENERAL ASSEMBLY
On Monday, September 26, 2022, TEF Founder, Mr. Tony O. Elumelu and the TEF delegates rounded their trip to New York with a visit to
Opinion: Women, the backbone of Africa’s health care, need our support
If anyone sifts through their childhood memories for a time when they felt unwell or needed care for a small scratch or bruise, the first
Keynote Address delivered by Our Founder, Mr. Tony Elumelu at the United Nations General Assembly
My sister, great minister from South Africa and my brother, good to meet you all. Ladies and gentlemen and of course, my dear friend, Ms.
#TEFatUNGA DAY 5: TEF ATTENDS UNITED NATIONS GENERAL ASSEMBLY
It’s all about climate change and actions! On Friday, September 23, 2022, TEF Founder, Mr. Tony O. Elumelu, C.O.N, CEO, Ifeyinwa Ugochukwu and TEF Director
TEFatUNGA DAY 4: TEF ATTENDS THE 77TH UNITED NATIONS GENERAL ASSEMBLY
“We should promote entrepreneurship on the continent. We need entrepreneurs to grow employment. We need entrepreneurship to give hope to our people. We need entrepreneurship
TEFatUNGA DAY 3: TEF ATTENDS THE 77TH UNITED NATIONS GENERAL ASSEMBLY
Good food, good music, great company! On Wednesday, September 21, 2022, The Tony Elumelu Foundation brought the best of Africa to New York at the
#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
#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
African Youth Entrepreneurship Agreement Signed Between the Tony Elumelu Foundation and UNCDF
Memorandum of Understanding Signed on the Sidelines of the UN General Assembly The Tony Elumelu Foundation and the UN Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) today signed
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
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
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