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Tony Elumelu addresses the UN General Assembly
One of Africa’s most visionary investors speaks about the importance of jobs, power and partnerships in the post-2015 development agenda UN Headquarters, New York, NY
East Africa Exchange holds Meeting with Nigeria’s Minister of Agriculture
Dr. Akinwunmi Adesina, Honorable Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Federal Republic of Nigeria, visited the East Africa Exchange (EAX) to learn more about the exchange’s capabilities and functionality.
The Tony Elumelu Foundation announces winners for the 2014 Elumelu Legacy Prize from University of Calabar and University of Nigeria, Nsukka
This year, we presented awards to the 2014 winners of the Elumelu Legacy Prize at University of Calabar and University of Nigeria, Nsukka. The prize
Testimony of Tony O. Elumelu: “Powering Africa’s Future – Examining the Power Africa Initiative”
London — Testimony of Tony O. Elumelu, Chairman of Heirs Holdings and the Tony Elumelu Foundation “Powering Africa’s Future – Examining the Power Africa Initiative” U.S.
The Tony Elumelu Foundation holds its sixth Advisory Board meeting
The Tony Elumelu Foundation will today hold its sixth semi-annual Advisory Board meeting in Lagos, Nigeria, where board members will gather to review and provide direction to the pan-African philanthropy on its programmes and interventions. This year’s meeting will centre on a review of the Foundation’s first three years of operations, and flesh out its ambitious plans for the next five years.
The Tony Elumelu Foundation provides sponsorship grant to Afrit Education Foundation for Innovation Cluster Mapping Project
The Tony Elumelu Foundation announced today that it has provided grant support for the Nigeria Innovations Cluster Mapping project.
East Africa Exchange Introduces Electronic Trading Platform to Kenyan Grain Traders
East Africa Exchange in partnership with the Eastern Africa Grain Council hosted a stakeholder engagement meeting entitled “Building Trade” in Nairobi, Kenya on Thursday.
The Rockefeller Foundation and Tony Elumelu Foundation announce Africa winners of the Impact Economy Innovations Fund
The Rockefeller Foundation and the Tony Elumelu Foundation have announced the winners of the Africa Impact Economy Innovations Fund (IEIF).
Newly Established “African Union Foundation” Holds Inaugural Promoters’ Meeting in Addis Ababa
The Tony Elumelu Foundation makes first grant of $150,000 toward landmark pan-African venture Addis Ababa, 1 February 2014 – Following the convening of the African
ONE and the Tony Elumelu Foundation Announce New Partnership
LAGOS, NIGERIA, January 29th 2014 – LAGOS, NIGERIA – As part of the campaign for inclusive economic growth in Africa, ONE and The Tony Elumelu
Dr. Saeed Jumah: 2013 winner of the Tony Elumelu Prize for Business
Dr. Saeed Jumah is the recipient of the 2013 Tony Elumelu Prize for Business presented at the Future Awards, 2013 held in Port Harcourt, Nigeria.
Applications are now open for the 2014 Elumelu Professionals Programme
Are you an MBA or MPA student passionate about emerging markets? Do you have broad experience in marketing, finance, strategy, or policy analysis? Are you interested in creating lasting impact within a developing economy? The Tony Elumelu Foundation offers a three month engaging internship that may be right for you.
Heirs Holdings director appointed to Global Impact Investing Network board
Sam Nwanze becomes first African board member Lagos, Nigeria, 25 November 2013 – In a unanimous decision, the board of the Global Impact Investing Network (GIIN),
African Exchange Holdings Delivers on Receipts System
Nigerian warehouse receipts system shows technical superiority in the region ABUJA, NIGERIA, 18 November 2013 – Today, the Nigerian Strategic Grain Reserve (SGR) and Federal
EAX concludes first regional trade auction of maize on NASDAQ platform
Kigali, 31 October 2013 – On Thursday, October 31, the recently operational East Africa Exchange (EAX) concluded the first regional trade auction from its Rwanda
Philanthropy in a changing world economy
In 2010, leading African businessman Tony Elumelu set up the foundation that bears his name. Africa-based and African-funded, its principal focus is on strengthening the
Dedicated Africapitalism platform launches on AllAfrica.com
Lagos, 29 October 2013- AllAfrica.com, the leading source of African news, has added a section to their website that will be dedicated to Africapitalism –
Iftiin Foundation partners with US, Tony Elumelu Foundation to transform post-conflict Somalia
The Somali foundation, which received a grant from The Tony Elumelu Foundation, recently held the first Generation Change Summit in Mogadishu, where ninety youth activists
Tony Elumelu recognised for leadership in business and philanthropy
New York, 21 September 2013 – On the eve of his departure to New York, where he will be speaking at the United Nations Millennium
Tony Elumelu recognised for leadership in business and philanthropy
New York, 21 September 2013 – On the eve of his departure to New York, where he will be speaking at the United Nations Millennium
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