Tony Elumelu Foundation Partners with UAE Office of Development Affairs, Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Foundation to Empower Additional 1000 Young African Entrepreneurs

The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF), the leading philanthropy empowering young African entrepreneurs, from all 54 African countries , today, signed a USD$6million strategic partnership agreement with the UAE Office of Development Affairs and Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Foundation (an affiliate of Erth Zayed) to provide business training, mentorship, access to networks, and non-refundable $5,000 […]
TOE’s Plenary Session at the World Government Summit

Why is the perception of risk towards Africa so skewed? As an investor with a diversified portfolio across 4 continents—from power to oil & gas, financial services, and healthcare—I can tell you one thing: nowhere else offers the kind of ROI THAN Africa does. Take our Heirs Holdings Group, for example. We have the capacity […]
Democratising Luck: My Remarks at the Legacy Builders Palm Beach Conference

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Celebrating Success: Mapping the Future for Heirs Holdings Group

A new year: new challenges and new opportunities; but also recognition of existing successes and missions accomplished. HH celebrates 15 years in 2025. So much achieved, and to give thanks for. In January, I hosted Executive Management teams from across the Heirs Holdings’ Group and our investee portfolio companies, at a series of senior executive […]
Heirs Holdings Leadership Appointment

As Heirs Holdings Group continues to invest in human capital, as a strategic driver of the Group’s broader ambitions, I am pleased to welcome two exceptional leaders into our Group: Azubike Emodi has been appointed MD/CEO, Afriland Properties Plc. He succeeds Uzo Oshogwe who has led the company as its founding MD/CEO since 2013, and […]
Dr. Mrs. TOE Continues to Inspire: Marathons and Milestones

Dr. Awele Elumelu crossed the finish line of the Berlin Marathon, her fifth conquest of the grueling 42.195-kilometer race. With this, she achieved much more than another medal—she embodied the boundless spirit of resilience, healthy living, and ambition, having previously conquered major marathons in New York, Manchester, Chicago, and London. As a dedicated medical doctor, entrepreneur, […]
Welcome to Transcorp Hotels Plc, Uzo Oshogwe

Delighted to welcome Uzo Oshogwe, the new Managing Director/CEO of Transcorp Hotels Plc. Uzo succeeds Dupe Olusola. Uzo Oshogwe brings over 30 years of outstanding leadership experience, with significant roles at United Bank for Africa, Accenture UK, and most recently, Afriland Properties Plc. Her proven expertise in driving strategic growth and delivering value aligns perfectly […]
Happy Birthday Tony & Toby

Throwback to last week when Osimhen promised the T-Men to dedicate his next goal as their 10th birthday gift—and, as always, he delivered in style. #TOEWay Click here to be the first to receive updates about my blog.
Empowering Women Leaders: My Mentorship Session with the Association of Professional Women Bankers

I had the honour of spending some time mentoring the remarkable women of the Association of Professional Women Bankers (APWB) at the request of their Chairperson, Funke Feyisitan Ladimeji, FCA. Their leadership and determination inspired me deeply. We focused on a challenge that many successful female professionals face – imposter syndrome. The need to work […]
My Address at the UBA Regional Managers’ 2024 Immersion Programme

Yesterday, I addressed all UBA Regional Managers from across Nigeria, at the Closing Session of their 2024 Immersion Programme. 54 energised, dynamic, exciting and excited young women and men – who have already proved their UBA DNA, and are now stepping up as future leaders of our Group. I shared my own experience, as a […]