The Tony Elumelu Foundation has brought together leading stakeholders in the development finance sector at a case study session in the EU capital, Belgium. The convening demonstrates that Africa also has solutions to bring to the table while presenting the…
Tony Elumelu – from 3rd World to World class by Onyema Dike
Tony Elumelu, banker, serial entrepreneur, billionaire apostle of Africapitalism and uber philanthropist needs no introduction. Starting his banking career at All States Trust Bank with, many say, a 3rd class degree from Ambrose Alli university (a state university no less)…
UBA begins full banking operations in Mali
United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc on Monday commenced full banking operations in Mali, extending its footprint and fulfilling the aspiration of deepening banking penetration in Africa. The launch of UBA Mali brings to 20, the number of African countries,…
Tony Elumelu Foundation accepting applications for $100m entrepreneurship programme
The Tony Elumelu Foundation, an African-funded and founded philanthropy, committed to empowering African entrepreneurs is now accepting applications for the 2019 cohort of the TEF Entrepreneurship Programme. The programme is a 10-year, $100 million commitment to identify, train, mentor and…
Jim Ovia: Putting the shine on Africa’s rise -Magnus Onyibe
When Emmanuel Macron , President of France, Theresa May, prime minister of the United Kingdom,UK and Angela Merkel, president of Germany recently embarked on state visits to major African countries back-to-back, it was a clear testament to the fact that…
Tony Elumelu: Spearheading the African renaissance
The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) has become synonymous with spreading wealth across the African continent. Founded barely 10 years ago, it has inspired many a young African with knowledge and capital to go into business successfully. This is courtesy of…
Macron meets over 2000 alumni of TEF’s Entrepreneurship Programme in Lagos
France President Emmanuel Macron will have an interactive session with more than 2,000 budding entrepreneurs from Africa on Wednesday in Lagos. A statement Tuesday from the Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF), which is hosting the session said the entrepreneurs are alumni…
UBA seeks strengthening of Corporate Governance at 2018 Chairman’s Forum
Group board members, senior management executives, board chairmen and CEOs of United Bank for Africa Group across the globe, were at the recent Chairman’ Forum held in Lagos. A statement from the Pan- African financial institution, said the platform is…
