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FundingTony Elumelu Foundation
The Tony Elumelu Foundation Opens Applications for 2025 Entrepreneurship Programmes
The foundation’s January 2025 announcement outlines entrepreneurship programmes offering training, mentorship and seed capital to eligible African founders.
Tony Elumelu Foundation 4 min read1 Jan 2025Read story
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