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Army Seizes Power in Gabon Following Controversial Election; NNPP Suspends Kwankwaso Over Alleged Romance with Peter Obi, others | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Army Seizes Power in Gabon Following Controversial Election NNPP Suspends Kwankwaso Over Alleged Romance with Peter Obi, others Tony Elumelu Meets with President Tinubu, Commends New Reforms Police Arrest 67…
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How Tony Elumelu’s Commitment to Fitness Before 30 Transformed His Life
Tony Elumelu, the chairman of United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, has emphasized the importance of prioritizing fitness and taking care of one's well-being. According to Elumelu, making the decision…
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Adeleke Offers Olive Branch to Oyetola Following Supreme Court Verdict; Billionaire Otedola Accuses Elumelu of Betrayal in Transcorp Shares Controversy | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Adeleke Offers Olive Branch to Oyetola Following Supreme Court Verdict Osinbajo Inaugurates 240MW Afam Power Plant in Rivers Billionaire Otedola Accuses Elumelu of Betrayal in Transcorp Shares Controversy CBN to…
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FG reports 7,000 people, including Nigerians, stranded at Egyptian border amid Sudan crisis
Wike expresses confidence in Tinubu’s ability to transform Nigeria; | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
FG reports 7,000 people, including Nigerians, stranded at Egyptian border amid Sudan crisis Wike expresses confidence in Tinubu's ability to transform Nigeria PDP urges international community to impose travel restrictions…
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‘Disregard rumors, I am very strong’ – Tinubu; Nigeria to evacuate students from Sudan amid crisis starting Tuesday | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
'Disregard rumors, I am very strong' - Tinubu Nigeria to evacuate students from Sudan amid crisis starting Tuesday Otedola confirms acquisition of 5.52% stake in Transcorp Buhari to attend Gulf…
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TEF, US To Increase Trade, Investment Between African Countries
The U.S. Department of State, U.S. Agency for International Development, and the Tony Elumelu Foundation are partnering to host an official kickoff event to increase trade and investment between African…
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EFCC arrests Willie Obiano; Tony Elumelu laments increasing poverty, energy crisis | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top news stories you shouldn’t miss: Fiasco happens, then EFCC arrests Willie Obiano The Economic and Financial Crimes…
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6 things we learnt from Tony Elumelu’s comments on Nigeria’s “worse and worse” situation
Tony Elumelu, the economist, philanthropist, owner, Heirs Holdings, and founder of The Tony Elumelu Foundation has called out Nigeria's federal government on suffering that has no end in sight. In a…
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Tony Elumelu Foundation 2021: TEF entrepreneurship programme application opens
Africa’s Largest Entrepreneurial Intervention Leads Way on Covid-19 Economic Recovery TEF Targets Over 3,000 SMEs – Dedicated Focus in 2021 on Female Entrepreneurs The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF), Africa’s leading…
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The Tony Elumelu Foundation and European Union partner to transform economic empowerment of African Women
European Union joins growing list of international TEF partners driving entrepreneurship developmentJoint partnership to empower 2,500 women from 54 African countries The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF), Africa’s leading philanthropy committed…
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FG approves $1.959bn for rail construction to Niger Republic, Fuel tanker crash kills 23 people in Kogi | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved close to $2 billion for the construction of a rail line from Kano to Maradi in Niger Republic. Following the Federal Executive Council…
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Tony Elumelu, Africapitalism and a secured future for Africa
When Tony Elumelu, the founder of Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) launched the foundation in 2015, the vision was simple: to produce ten thousand African entrepreneurs in ten years; create over…
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The New Afrika Shrine is an iconic hub | 3 takeaways from Emmanuel Macron’s visit to Nigeria
It's been almost a week since the French President, Emmanuel Macron made a historic two-day official visit to Nigeria. Macron is quite the miracle worker, during his brief stay, he…
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[The Injustice Blog] Why can’t Nigeria learn from Tony Elumelu?
Eradicating unemployment in the country won't be solved by ordinary intervention but, by a working intervention that will grow jobs and end up creating opportunities for others. Africa Businessman and…
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Dele Momodu: A good man called Tony Elumelu
by Dele Momodu I’ve known Dr Tony Elumelu, the Chairman of United Bank of Africa for about two decades. I first noticed his wizardry as the boss of Standard Trust…
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Security man who returned customer’s $10,000 reportedly rewarded with over N10m
by Dolapo Adelana A security man, Ibrahim Ogbanago who returned $10000 misplaced by a customer has been rewarded with cash rewards running into tens of millions. An Instagram user, @Nana_Udom,…
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We must prioritise the power sector in Nigeria – Elumelu
Chairman of Transcorp and United Bank for Africa (UBA), Tony Elumelu has said it is only a matter of time before the power sector collapses. Elumelu said this in a…
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The Thread: How Folorunsho Alakija got her break in business
Speaking at the Tony Elumelu Foundation Entrepreneurship Forum 2016 today, Mrs. Folorunsho Alakija, oil mogul and billionaire, was purported to have made the statement below. At the same occasion, she…
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Obasanjo, Folorunsho Alakija face-off at Tony Elumelu Foundation Forum
It was a platform where business and politics clashed as former President Chief Olusegun Obasanjo and business woman Folorunsho Alakija had a face-off. Both personalities were guest speakers at the…
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Tony Elumelu Foundation, Ministry of Information & Culture partner to develop creative industries
At the National Theatre in Iganmu, Surulere, The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) on Wednesday signed an MOU with the Federal Ministry of Information and Culture for the development of Nigeria’s…
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UBA Chairman, Elumelu celebrates with Clinton at 70
UBA Chairman, Tony Elumelu and Africa's richest man, Aliko Dangote attended the 70th birthday of a former US President, Bill Clinton in the U.S.
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Tony Elumelu: Role of private sector in fighting poverty
Over one billion people, referred to as the “bottom billion” live on less than $1.25 a day worldwide. In Nigeria, it is estimated that up to 70 per cent of…
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Why is the Lagos state govt demolishing businesses today?
by Joachim MacEbong This morning, the Lagos State government demolished the premises of the Nuli Juice Company in Ikoyi, which opened at the end of July. The reason given was…
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Olusegun Adeniyi: Question Buhari should ponder about
“When some Nigerians were executed in Indonesia yesterday, and I started reading about their ordeal, I stumbled on the picture of one of those who were killed last year. I…
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Dele Momodu: Time to ease the unemployment logjam
Fellow Nigerians, let me say right away that the biggest problem confronting our world today is that of mass unemployment. I have decided to address this issue today as it…
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Ukinebo Dare, Ime Archibong, Adesoji Solanke… look who made the #YNaijaPowerList for Corporate Nigeria
As the annual #YNaijaPower List enters its 5th year, we bring you the most influential young Nigerians under 40 who are giving the term white collar job a whole new meaning.…
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The 13 richest people in Nigeria
These are the type of billionaires "that laugh at Hov money...Billionaires with petroleum and coal money." Naija, we gat 'em: 1. Aliko Dangote Age: 58 years Net worth: $21.6…
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Bola Tinubu, Tony Elumelu, Festus Keyamo, others at today’s inauguration ceremony (PHOTOS)
by Wilfred Okichie Bright and sunny, the weather remained at the Eagle Square, Abuja, as Muhammadu Buhari and Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, were inaugurated a President and Vice President of Nigeria.…
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In 10 tweets, Elumelu congratulates Nigerians, Buhari and Pres. Jonathan
by Kolapo Olapoju Tony Elumelu, Chairman of Heirs Holdings, has congratulated President Goodluck Jonathan, President-Elect, Muhammadu Buhari and Nigerians on the successfully conducted presidential elections. In 10 tweets, he sent…
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#YNaijaPowerList: Don Jazzy, Rita Dominic, AY Makun, Davido… See the most powerful young people in entertainment
by Wilfred Okiche As the annual #YNaija Power List enters its 4th year, we bring you the most influential young Nigerians under 40 who are braving the odds to get…
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy