From Dubai to Paris and Qatar: A Week of Africapitalism
Africapitalism can be the foundation for Africa’s economic transformation. Since 2010, we have built a track record, established a philosophy, won over doubters. Looking back at all we have achieved, our impact, our legacy, we can be proud, but we also know there is much more to be done. We invest, not for profit alone, […]
Gabon: A National Honour & Recognition of Impact
It was an honor today to receive the award of Commandeur dans l’ordre national du mérite gabonais (Commander in the National Order of Gabonese Merit) from President Brice Oligui Nguema of the Gabonese Republic. The recognition was not just personal, it is a testament to the impact of Heirs Holdings – what we call the […]
A Promise Kept: Celebrating the Launch of Avon Medical’s New Facility
Today, we mark a significant milestone, not just for Heirs Holdings, and not just for Avon Medical, but for the continent we are committed to transforming. We unveiled Avon Medical’s newest 25-bed state-of-the-art facility, and with it, we sent a clear message: we are improving healthcare in Africa. As I stood beside my wife, Dr. […]
Transcorp Group’s 19th Annual General Meeting
Yesterday, Transcorp Group held its 19th Annual General Meeting. In 2011, HH became a significant investor in Transcorp. We saw extraordinary value, an ability to turn around a national asset, to make good on the promise to Transcorp’s more than 300,000 shareholders. It has been a remarkable transformation, implementing a robust execution strategy and strong […]
The Transformational Impact of the Tony Elumelu Foundation
In 2010, Dr. Elumelu and I shared a vision of a self-sustaining African continent, powered by the ideas, resilience, and creativity of young African men and women. As an entrepreneur, I knew the opportunities that Africa offers and the transformative power of entrepreneurship. As an African, I was keenly aware of the challenges facing our […]
Looking towards an African Century
Global economies are undergoing a massive transformation, shaped by shifts in geopolitics, culture, demographics, technology, and volatile trade dynamics. Old certainties are gone; new certainties yet to emerge. Where is Africa in this new world order? Africa, a continent rich in potential, with its youthful population, natural resources, and dynamic entrepreneurial spirit. Too often overlooked, […]
The Ninth Graduating Class of UBA GMAP
The ninth cohort of the UBA Group Graduate Management Acceleration Programme (GMAP) graduated, marking another milestone in our commitment to developing Africa’s next generation of leaders. The numbers tell a compelling story. This year’s graduating cohort of 1,138 young graduants spans across countries with UBA Group presence. UBA Group, Africa’s global bank, is a financial […]
Heirs Energies Leadership Forum 2025: Public and Private Sector Leaders Unite to Drive Nigeria’s Oil Production Growth
Heirs Energies, Africa’s fastest growing indigenous integrated energy company, hosted its inaugural Petroleum Industry Leadership Dialogue at the Transcorp Hilton Abuja, bringing together public and private sector leaders to accelerate Nigeria’s production growth. Heirs Holdings’ subsidiary, Heirs Energies, convened the forum, moderated by CEO of Heirs Energies, Osayande Igiehon, and which featured distinguished speakers including […]
From Dubai to Ethiopia: Forging Partnership, Promoting Peace
I spent 24 hours in Ethiopia this weekend. Peace and security are the bedrock of Africa’s economic transformation. Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa Group is proud to support the African Union Peace Fund with USD$0.5 million—because without peace, there can be no progress. The AU Peace Fund plays a crucial role in conflict resolution, mediation, […]
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 […]
