“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 …

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 …

PROTOCOLS I welcome you all to the inauguration of the board of the Nigerian National Competitiveness Council of Nigeria (NCCN). I congratulate the Chairman and members of the board on your well-deserved appointment. As pioneer members of the board, you were selected to serve on account of your proven skills, experience and competence. I expect …

Abuja, Nigeria, 4 February 2013 – Following the inauguration of the National Competitiveness Council of Nigeria (NCCN) at State House today by President Goodluck Jonathan, its Chairman the Honourable Minister of Trade and Investment Olusegun Aganga, the Vice Chairman Tony O. Elumelu C.O.N, as well as members of the board, convened the council’s first meeting …

Davos, Switzerland, January 24, 2013 – The East Africa Exchange was introduced to the international community at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. President Paul Kagame of Rwanda, Nicolas Berggruen of Berggruen Holdings and Jendayi Frazer of 50 Ventures also representing Heirs Holdings, presented the project at a press conference yesterday, January 23 at …