Growth, Gratitude, and Impact.
Today is about impact, reflection, and gratitude. In 2015, Awele and I made a commitment to empower 10,000 African entrepreneurs, over 10 years, through the Tony Elumelu Foundation Entrepreneurship Programme. I recall vividly that full room, as I shared my dreams of changing the lives of young Africans. I remembered
Illuminating Nigeria’s Future: Transcorp Power’s Milestone Listing on the NGX.
Yesterday, was a proud day for me: Transcorp Power listed its shares via introduction on the Main Board of the Nigerian Exchange (NGX), adding more than N1.8 trillion to the market capitalization of NGX. Transcorp Power gained 10% and closed its first day of trading at N264 per share up
Transcorp Power Lists on the Nigerian Exchange; Gains 10% First Day of Trading
Transcorp Power Plc, a power subsidiary of Transnational Corporation Plc (Transcorp Group), has listed its shares via introduction on the Main Board of the Nigerian Exchange (NGX), adding more than N1.8 trillion to the market capitalization of NGX and further boosting liquidity in the Nigerian capital market. The listing was
HARVARD BUSINESS SCHOOL LAUNCHES TONY ELUMELU FOUNDATION CASE STUDY
Spotlights Role of African Philanthropy in Transforming the Development Agenda in Africa At a time of renewed geopolitical interest in Africa, and an increasing questioning of traditional development finance models, Harvard Business School today released a case study examining the role and impact of the Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF), and
The Tony Elumelu Foundation: An Empowering Journey Towards Entrepreneurial Impact
Today is a proud day for me and the entire team at the Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) and Heirs Holdings (HH). Harvard Business School (HBS) launched its case study on the work of TEF, documenting our 14 years of impact, across all 54 countries in Africa. Titled “The Tony Elumelu
From Harvard to Full Circle: A Leadership Journey in Transformative Philanthropy
2004, Harvard Business School. I had just completed the Advanced Management Program (AMP 166) at Harvard. Continuous learning has always been my guiding principle, a commitment to self-improvement that every leader should embrace. During my tenure as CEO of Standard Trust Bank (STB), following the acquisition of Crystal Bank, my
The Business of Philanthropy: A Conversation with Badr Jafar.
In 2021, I sat with Badr Jafar, Founding Patron of the Centre for Strategic Philanthropy to discuss ways to alleviate the socio-economic challenges in Africa, and the relationship between entrepreneurship and philanthropy. Click to watch. To listen to the audio version, click here. #TOEWay
Standard Trust Bank Reunion: Nurturing a Legacy of Excellence, Enterprise, and Execution.
I reunited some of my team from Standard Trust Bank (STB) days. Our first reunion!It was an amazing get-together: Some now work elsewhere; or have become entrepreneurs, something I love to see, and some, of course, work with Heirs Holdings or UBA Group. STB was born in 1997 and quickly
New Year Interactive Session With Group Staff.
On Sunday, I had an interactive session with Group Executives across Heirs Holdings and UBA Group to commend the team on the successes achieved in 2023 and set the agenda for 2024.Here are the 6 points I shared with leaders across our Groups to adopt for success: 1. Vision Alignment.
Nurturing Excellence: Building a Community of Purpose-Driven Leaders.
In the companies I lead, we don’t just welcome new hires; we induct trailblazers into a community driven by a shared purpose. Reflecting on our induction sessions, where I have the privilege of engaging with the newest members, I will share my thoughts on the importance of nurturing excellence through
Driving Inclusive Tech Innovation in Africa.
In 2019, I joined President Emmanuel Macron and other global leaders at the illustrious Elysee Palace in France to discuss the convergence of technology and gender equality – two themes profoundly dear to my heart. As a businessman and a committed founding member of French President Emmanuel Macron’s Tech for
Montrer l’exemple : les principes de leadership de Tony Elumelu.
Les gens me demandent souvent TOE, comment puis-je apprendre le leadership. Doisje suivre un cours ? Acheter un livre ? Trouver un mentor ? Les leaders sont-ils nés ou pouvons-nous devenir un leader ? Tout comme je le dis à propos du succès d’une entreprise, le leadership comporte de nombreux
Leading by Example:My Leadership Principles.
People often ask me, TOE how do I learn leadership. Should I go on a course? Buy a book? Get a mentor? Are leaders born, or can you become a leader? Just as I say about business success, leadership has many components – luck, being in the right place at
Construire pour Durer : aFvoriser l’excellence et Façonner les Futurs Leaders Africains chez UBA.
Certains moments résonnent comme des évènements profondément remarquables dans la vie, où les rêves naissent d’humbles débuts et se transforment en réalités extraordinaires. Alors que je me tenais devant 700 stagiaires diplômés de UBA, venus de toute l’Afrique, j’ai pensé au long voyage qui m’a amené là où je suis
Building to Last: Nurturing Excellence and Crafting Future African Leaders at UBA.
Some moments resonate as profoundly remarkable in life, where dreams are born from humble beginnings and transformed into extraordinary realities. As I stood before 700 UBA graduate trainees, drawn from across Africa, I thought of the long journey that brought me to where I am today. A journey that began
Charting the Future of Nigerian Insurance Brokerage: Insights from the NCRIB’s 60th Anniversary Celebration
The Nigerian Council of Registered Insurance Brokers celebrated its 60th anniversary last year. This was a significant milestone in the development of the Nigerian insurance brokerage industry. As part of the celebrations, the NCRIB organised a remarkable event to commemorate this feat, and I had the privilege to address the
Nigeria at 63: Collective Actions to foster Nation-Building.
Happy independence everyone! As we celebrate another year of independence, it is time to reflect, to look in the mirror, for our nation and ourselves. We know Nigeria, we love Nigeria, Nigeria is one of Africa’s most diverse and dynamic countries. We are a nation that excites, beguiles, and dreams.
#UNGA78: Rebuilding Trust and Reigniting Global Solidarity.
We should all be Africapitalists. This means we are investing long term and working collaboratively for the eradication of poverty, job creation and empowerment of our women across Africa. As the 78th United Nations General Assembly begins, its theme is one that should resonate with us all – “Rebuilding trust
Exciting News from UBA Group! Africa’s Global Bank Releases Impressive H1 Result.
This week, UBA Group released half year impressive financial results: 1. Profit-before-tax of N404 billion2. Total Assets now N15.38 trillion.3. Declares Interim Dividend of 50k per share. This represents an annualized interim dividend yield of 7.2%. Our success is a testament to the effectiveness of UBA’s global strategy and our role
Tony Elumelu at The Nigeria-India Presidential Roundtable.
I joined other global leaders to attend the G20 activities in New Delhi, India. I delivered remarks at the Nigeria-India Presidential Roundtable and Business Conference which underscored the important message that Nigeria is open for business. My message centered on the viability of investing in our nation, Nigeria. This is
