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The Tony Elumelu Foundation says it has disbursed $100 million to young African entrepreneurs who have created over 400,000 direct and indirect jobs.
In a statement on Monday, the foundation said 46 percent of the beneficiaries are women, reiterating its commitment to gender inclusion and equity. The foundation also announced the successful entrepreneurs in its 10th selection for the TEF entrepreneurship programme. “As we mark a decade of impact, I am immensely proud of the incredible journey we have embarked on,” he said.
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