Aid for business in Africa – In this article, which appeared in the Christian Science Monitor, Tony O. Elumelu asserts that the traditional approach to solving Africa’s problems through aid has created a cycle of dependency. A better approach, he says, is to use donor subsidies to fund private, for-profit ventures.
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In Africa, the best ‘charity’ is aid for business
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Nigerian banker says African billionaires’ ventures must aid poor
African billionaires should step up their giving, but should ensure that their money delivers change to ordinary citizens
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How to Spread It: Tony Elumelu
Tony O. Elumelu, CON, speaks to Citypress of South Africa about impact investment and developing Africa for the long term
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UNILAG’s brightest receive Elumelu Prize
“With the right support, Nigeria’s young leaders can transform the continent” — Elumelu LAGOS, NIGERIA, 23 April 2013 – Today, three of the most intelligent graduates of the University of Lagos (UNILAG) came closer to achieving their ambitions to make a positive contribution to Africa’s development. In a special convocation ceremony hosted by Professor Rahamon …
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Tony Elumelu BusinessDay Article: Healthcare is a social concern that has long-term economic implications
Tony Elumelu shares in the BusinessDay newspapers his involvement as chairman of the Ministerial Committee to establish world class hospitals and diagnostic centres across Nigeria and proffered the way forward in improving the healthcare sector in Nigeria. [wpfilebase tag=file id=3 tpl=simple /]
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New Impact Fund Launched to Fuel Impact Investing in Africa
Today, The Rockefeller Foundation and the Tony Elumelu Foundation announced the launch of the Impact Economy Innovations Fund (IEIF) at the Impact Investing in Africa: Accelerating the Industry Regionally Forum. The event, hosted by The Rockefeller Foundation, the Tony Elumelu Foundation, and the Bertha Centre for Social Innovation & Entrepreneurship at the University of Cape …
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Nigerian Entrepreneurs Shatter Growth Records of Countries in Asia, Africa and Middle East
Tony O. Elumelu, CON, presents Nigeria50 Award winner Arjan Mirchandani, Executive Director, Euro Global Food and Distilleries, with his first place award as the Minister of Trade and Investment Olusegun Aganga looks on. Location: Eko Hotel & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos, 21 March 2013
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Nigerian Entrepreneurs Shatter Growth Records of Countries in Asia, Africa and Middle East
“We will develop future leaders of industry in Africa” — Elumelu Lagos, Nigeria, 22 March 2013 – Nigeria’s entrepreneurs should be firmly encouraged to continue making sustainable investments in the local economy, as this will form a new approach toward building competitive industries in Africa. This is the view of Tony O. Elumelu, CON, the …
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Okonjo-Iweala, Elumelu Champion Strategic Philanthropy in Nigeria
Abuja, Nigeria, 18 March 2013 – To maximize the benefits of their generosity, wealthy Nigerians need to be more strategic in their giving, to create a bigger impact and leave a lasting legacy. This was the view of the Coordinating Minister for the Economy and Minister of Finance, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, at the inaugural Nigeria …
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Nigeria’s Power In The Hands Of The Private Sector
21 February 2013, Abuja Lagos – President Goodluck Jonathan’s commitment to ‘move Nigeria from darkness to light’ was one step closer to being realized today at the official signing ceremony held by the BPE for the winning bidders of the privatization of the Power Holding Company of Nigeria (PHCN). The ceremony was held at the …
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