68 h. ago Over 60,000 applied for 2025 MSME awards – Presidential aide

No fewer than 60,000 small business owners and entrepreneurs have registered their interest in the upcoming National MSMEs Award by submitting compelling videos to showcase their achievements and innovations. The Special Adviser to the President on Job Creation and MSME, Temitola Adekunle-Johnson, disclosed this in a statement on Monday. Recall that on March 2, the Read More

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5 d. ago IMF Appoints Elumelu, Others Into Advisory Council On Entrepreneurship, Growth

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has appointed Heirs Holdings Founder and Group Chair, Tony Elumelu to its Advisory Council on Entrepreneurship and Growth convened by the Managing Director of the Fund, Kristalina Georgieva. Elumelu’s appointment was announced in a statement on Friday. The statement identified Elumelu as Africa’s leading advocate of entrepreneurship, whose Foundation has […]

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7 d. ago Akwa Ibom gov fulfils pledge to woman who cried for business support

By John Ogunsemore Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Eno has presented a fully furnished factory, equipment, and N2 million as working capital to Mrs. Ifeoma Itoro, a local food processor. During the equipment handover ceremony for over 2,000 entrepreneurs at Uyo Township Stadium on March 11, 2025, the entrepreneur has approached the governor […] The post Akwa Ibom gov fulfils pledge to woman who cried for business support appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Tony Elumelu Foundation Grants African Entrepreneurs Over $115m, Create 1.5m Jobs

The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) has disbursed over $115 million in grants to African entrepreneurs since its inception, supporting more than 24,000 beneficiaries and creating more than 1.5 million jobs across the continent. TEF founder, Tony Elumelu announced this at the weekend in Abuja, while unveiling 3,000 newly-selected entrepreneurs across the continent who will benefit […]

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1 week ago TEF disburses over $115m to African entrepreneurs, creates 1.5m jobs

…Elumelu says Africa needs investments not aid The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) has disbursed over $115 million in grants to read more TEF disburses over $115m to African entrepreneurs, creates 1.5m jobs

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1 week ago Tony Elumelu Foundation announces $15m grant for 3,000 young entrepreneurs in Africa

Tribune Online Tony Elumelu Foundation announces $15m grant for 3,000 young entrepreneurs in Africa The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) has unveiled a $15 million grant to support 3,000 budding entrepreneurs across 52 African countries. Tony Elumelu Foundation announces $15m grant for 3,000 young entrepreneurs in Africa Tribune Online

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1 week ago AfCFTA: Support Africa’s $450bn growth target, Elumelu urges investors

Nigerian billionaire businessman, Tony Elumelu, has called on global investors to support Africa’s economic transformation, citing the continent’s projected $450bn Gross Domestic Product boost from the African Continental Free Trade Area by 2035. Elumelu, who also serves as Chairman of Heirs Holdings and United Bank for Africa, said Africa’s potential is often overlooked despite its Read More

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2 w. ago Niger govt partners EDC, MasterCard foundation to trains 10,000 youths

Tribune Online Niger govt partners EDC, MasterCard foundation to trains 10,000 youths The Niger State Government, in partnership with the Enterprise Development Centre (EDC) and the MasterCard Foundation, has launched the online Transforming Nigerian Youth Program (TNY). This initiative aims to train 10,000 youths, particularly women, in financial literacy and entrepreneurship skills. Hauwa Bako, the Special Adviser to the Niger State Governor on the Social Investment Programme […] Niger govt partners EDC, MasterCard foundation to trains 10,000 youths Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Lagos funds 21,000 businesses to tackle unemployment — Sanwo

Tribune Online Lagos funds 21,000 businesses to tackle unemployment — Sanwo-Olu Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, said his administration through the State Employment Trust Fund (LSETF) has funded over 21,000 businesses, 90 per cent of the beneficiaries being young entrepreneurs. Lagos funds 21,000 businesses to tackle unemployment — Sanwo-Olu Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Tony Elumelu Foundation set to announce 2025 cohort of TEF Entrepreneurship Programme

Tribune Online Tony Elumelu Foundation set to announce 2025 cohort of TEF Entrepreneurship Programme The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF), Africa’s leading philanthropy empowering entrepreneurs, is set to announce the 11th cohort of the TEF Entrepreneurship Programme on Saturday, March 22, 2025. This is contained in a statement made available to Tribune Online on Saturday.  According to the Foundation, the 2025 announcement comes at a critical time, as Africa’s entrepreneurship […] Tony Elumelu Foundation set to announce 2025 cohort of TEF Entrepreneurship Programme Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Female leaders advocate gender parity at UBA Business Series

To mark the 2025 International Women’s Month, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc held the quarterly edition of its Business Series event where trailblazing female leaders from diverse industries shared personal insights on overcoming systemic challenges, driving change, and redefining success. The hybrid event which was held at the Tony Elumelu Amphitheatre in UBA House […] The post Female leaders advocate gender parity at UBA Business Series appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago New Report Puts Billionaire Tony Elumelu’s Net Worth At $2.15bn

Billionaire Tony Elumelu (CFR) has a net worth of $2.15bn, according to MoneyCentral’s analysis of his stakes in various companies, which have seen record growth in recent years. MoneyCentral estimated Mr Elumelu’s net worth as of March 10, 2025, by piecing together his stakes in companies, primarily through his family-owned investment vehicle, Heirs Holdings, and […]

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4 w. ago Elumelu sees stronger trade, collective partnerships driving Africa’s growth

Tony Elumelu, chairman of United Bank for Africa (UBA) PLC and Heirs Holdings Group, has called for a strategic and read more Elumelu sees stronger trade, collective partnerships driving Africa’s growth

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