On May 5, 2025, Henri-Claude Oyima, a leading figure in Central African finance and Chairman of the Board of Directors of BGFIBank Cameroon, was appointed Minister of State for the Economy, Finance, Debt, Equity Investments, and the Fight Against the High Cost of Living in Gabon. This strategic appointment illustrates the new regime’s commitment to...
The President of the Republic of Gabon, His Excellency, General Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, has conferred the nation’s prestigious national honours – the Commander in the National Order of Gabonese Merit – on the Group Chairman, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc and Founder of the Tony Elumelu Foundation, Mr. Tony Elumelu. The distinguished award...
Gozem, a groundbreaking super app, is reshaping the digital landscape in Francophone Africa. Combining ride-hailing, e-commerce, vehicle financing, and digital banking under one platform, the company has positioned itself as an essential part of daily life for its users. With its innovative approach to embedded finance, Gozem is empowering communities by addressing real-world challenges through...
Heirs Holdings Founder and Group Chair, Tony O. Elumelu, CFR, has been appointed by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to its Advisory Council on Entrepreneurship and Growth, convened by IMF Managing Director, Kristalina Georgieva. Elumelu, Africa’s leading advocate of entrepreneurship and whose Foundation has funded, mentored and trained over 25,000 African entrepreneurs since 2015, champions entrepreneurship as...
Driven by the belief that entrepreneurship is the pathway to achieving dreams, Lorene Christelle Adibeyi is redefining cross-continental opportunities and inspiring the next generation of innovators. “Entrepreneurship is a powerful vehicle to reach one’s aspirations,” Lorene Christelle Adibeyi reflects as she recounts her journey. Beginning with her studies in business creation in Cameroon, she launched...
At the first Africa Trade Conference, hosted by Access Bank in Cape Town, business leaders highlighted the importance of strengthened cooperation among African countries to address economic challenges and boost intra-African trade. A call for action was issued to overcome structural, financial, and logistical barriers. On March 12, 2025, Access Bank PLC hosted the inaugural...
At Cameroon Economic Meeting, Elumelu Calls for Strategic Collective Partnership to Boost African Economy The Chairman of United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc and Heirs Holdings Group, Tony Elumelu, has stressed the need for a strategic and collaborative approach to drive sustainable economic growth on the African continent. According to him, to see the kind...
On the occasion of the 59th edition of the Youth Festival, Marguerite Fonkwen Atanga, Managing Director of CCA-Bank, reaffirmed the banking institution’s commitment to youth entrepreneurship. Through the “CCA Starter” program, the bank supports students and young entrepreneurs by providing them with the tools and financing necessary to realize their projects. During the Youth Day...
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...
