At the recently concluded Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) forum, a pitching competition was held which gave entrepreneurs around the African continent to pitch their businesses to an expert panel of judges. The founder and CEO of CashMadam, Mahassin Quadri, emerged the winner of this competition. She met with the Tony Elumelu Foundation team to speak …
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Mahassin Quadri: The Brilliant Mind Behind CashMadam
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Emerging Valley: African Tech And Emerging Innovations Summit 2018
“From our perspective, Africa is at the cusp of massive transformation. Some call it the fourth industrial revolution, some call it a disruption. I like to borrow a phrase from my children’s bedtime stories—Africa the sleeping giant is awakening.” On the 20th and 21st of November 2018, the Emerging Valley African Tech and Emerging Innovations …
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Meet Walter Emiedafe, The Man Who Gives Back
As a graduate of statistics with twelve years of experience in Business Administration and Project Management, Walter Emiedafe, a mentor based in Oyo State, Nigeria, decided to give back the world of business by offering his services as a Tony Elumelu Foundation Mentor in 2016. Having worked as a mentor on the Entrepreneurship Programme for …
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Tackling Violent Insurgence In Nigeria Through Relief And Entrepreneurship
For the growth and development of the African economy, it is impossible for one business or organisation to bear the burden alone. This has made partnerships a key tool in the world of business as it pushes organisations into new markets, gives brands exposure in new terrain and helps companies overcome obstacles faster by utilising …
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The Winner of the TEF Forum Pitching Competition, Mahassin Quadri Shares Her Story
Winning a pitching competition sure does take a lot of preparedness which only comes from resilience and feedback. This week, we met with the winner of the TEF Forum pitching competition, Mahassin Quadri who tells us the back story to here success here. Submit Cancel Thanks for your feedback!
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Prudence Okoilu: A Tech Genius on The Rise
Turning passion into productivity is often easier said than done. However, in the life of Prudence Okoilu, the above statement has become a reality. Starting out by building websites from his hostel room in the University of Lagos, Nigeria, he has gone ahead to create multiple online platforms over the years. He shared his business …
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Jama Yassin: Transforming Somaliland One Crop At A Time
The greatest revolutions in history often started with the smallest decisions. Growing up with a desire to improve the standard of living in Somaliland, Jama Yassin defied the norms by choosing a business path that was unconventional in his community. He talked to the Tony Elumelu Foundation team about his inspiration, his business growth and …
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Tony Elumelu Awarded AABLA 2018 Philanthropist of the Year
Founder, Tony Elumelu Foundation, Tony O. Elumelu has been awarded the All Africa Business Leaders Award (AABLA) 2018 Philanthropist of the year for his notable commitment made through his Foundation. This year’s award is in collaboration with CNBC and honours business excellence and leaders who have made a considerable impact on their industry and community. …
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Abednego Jeremiah: Revolutionising Agriculture Through the Seldavine Tree Tracker
Growing up in Kogi State, Nigeria, with parents who were both entrepreneurs, Abednego Jeremiah was exposed to the idea of business at a very young age. These experiences eventually led him into the Agricultural sector where he has established his business Kezzabed Farms Nigeria Limited. Recently, Jeremiah launched a new product called the Seldavine Tree …
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Audio: All About the TEF Forum
Our Entrepreneurs, Patrick Acho and Faleye Olanrewaju share their experience at the TEF Forum Submit Cancel Thanks for your feedback!
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