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Tony Elumelu Affirms Disinterest In Presidential Aspirations, Focuses On Entrepreneurship Empowerment
Tony Elumelu Affirms Disinterest In Presidential Aspirations, Focuses On Entrepreneurship Empowerment....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Rephrased Article: Tony Elumelu, the founder of the Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) and Chairman of the United Bank for Africa (UBA), has unequivocally stated that he has no intentions of vying for the presidency of Nigeria.
Elumelu made this declaration on Friday during the unveiling of beneficiaries of the Entrepreneurship Programme in Lagos, where he addressed questions from the audience.
He emphasized that not everyone can lead the country and reiterated his commitment to fostering entrepreneurship and empowerment initiatives.
During the event, Elumelu announced that 1,104 young individuals from 54 African countries would each receive a non-refundable $5,000 seed capital as part of the foundation’s efforts to support budding entrepreneurs across the continent.
Reflecting on the foundation’s achievements over the past decade, Elumelu expressed pride in its impact, highlighting the support provided to over 20,000 young entrepreneurs with a total of over $100 million.
He emphasized the importance of democratizing prosperity and empowering the youth to start their own businesses as a means of spreading prosperity across Africa.
Elumelu concluded by expressing gratitude for the opportunity to contribute to the continent’s development and underscored the foundation’s commitment to impacting future generations positively.
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Runway Excursion: An Enugu Air aircraft veered off the runway after landing at Benin Airport on Thursday.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
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Safety Confirmation: All passengers and crew members on board safely disembarked without any injuries or casualties.
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Authorities Notified: The aircraft has been secured, and relevant aviation authorities have been notified while investigations to determine the circumstances of the incident are underway.
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Schedule Adjustments: The airline noted that the incident may cause temporary changes to flight schedules, and affected passengers will be contacted directly with necessary assistance.
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Top Rankings: Brazilian icon Pelé remains at the top of the list after winning at 17 years and 249 days, followed by fellow Brazilian Ronaldo in second and Italy’s Giuseppe Bergomi in third.
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Country Representation: Brazil leads the overall rankings with eight players, while Spain features two players, with defender Pau Cubarsí ranking seventh at 19 years and 178 days.
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Other Notable Stars: Other prominent players who secured the title before turning 21 include Kylian Mbappé, Kaká, David Trezeguet, and Thierry Henry.
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Call for Extension: Peter Obi, the 2027 presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to further extend the voter registration window to ensure a credible register for the upcoming general elections.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
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Legal Basis: He noted that his appeal is backed by a Federal High Court judgment from November 22, 2022 (Anaja Salmat & 3 Others v. INEC), which ruled that voter registration should remain open until 90 days prior to a general election to safeguard citizens’ constitutional voting rights.
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Inclusion of Youth: Obi emphasized the importance of accommodating young Nigerians turning 18, warning that closing registration too early would unnecessarily disenfranchise them.
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Current Deadline: This appeal follows INEC’s previous decision to extend the nationwide Continuous Voter Registration exercise by two weeks, moving the new closing date to Friday, July 24, 2026.
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