Tony Elumelu explains details of meeting with Tinubu

Tony Elumelu explains details of meeting with Tinubu

Nigerian billionaire and Chairman of the United Bank for Africa, Tony Elumelu, has explained that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu said he liked what the private sector is doing to support small- and medium-scale entrepreneurs in the country. Elumelu spoke to journalists at the state house after meeting with Tinubu on Friday. He explained that the foreign exchange market in Nigeria has been “totally sorted” under President Tinubu’s administration wit…

2026: Inside Billionaire Tony Elumelu’s Sudden Trip to Bola Tinubu — And Why It Matters

In this month February 2026, one of Nigeria’s most prominent business figures, Tony Elumelu, met with President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja in a meeting that attracted immediate attention from both economic analysts and the media. The encounter was widely reported across reputable Nigerian outlets and quickly became a focal point for discussions on the direction of the Nigerian economy. The meeting, though brief, was considere…

Elumelu Applauds Tinubu’s Reforms, Says FX Crisis Over as Focus Shifts to Power, SMEs - TV360 Nigeria

Heirs Holdings chairman backs CBN’s monetary direction, urges faster settlement of power sector debts to unlock growth….. Chairman of Heirs Holdings and member of the Presidential Economic Council, Tony Elumelu, has thrown his weight behind the economic reforms of President Bola Tinubu, declaring that the era of foreign exchange scarcity in Nigeria is effectively over. Elumelu spoke to State House correspondents on Friday after a closed-door mee…

Elumelu says Tinubu wants faster power reforms and more support for young entrepreneurs

Nigerian investor and philanthropist Tony Elumelu said President Bola Tinubu told him the government is pushing harder on youth entrepreneurship, small business growth and power sector reforms, themes that have become central to Tinubu’s pitch as his economic program reshapes prices, wages and consumer demand.Elumelu, chairman of Heirs Holdings and founder of the Tony Elumelu Foundation, spoke after a visit to the State House that he said was he…

Power Sector Debt Must Be Paid To Boost Electricity Supply, Elumelu Says After Visit To Tinubu

Chairman of Heirs Holdings, Transcorp and United Bank for Africa (UBA), Tony Elumelu, has urged the Federal Government to fast-track the settlement of debts owed to electricity generation companies (GenCos), saying that timely payment was critical to boosting power supply and accelerating economic growth. Elumelu spoke to State House correspondents on Friday after meeting with President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, where he said…

FX Pressures Easing — Elumelu Endorses Tinubu’s Plans To Boost SMEs, Strengthen Power Supply

Chairman of Heirs Holdings and founder of the Tony Elumelu Foundation, Mr. Tony Elumelu, on Friday endorsed President Bola Tinubu’s ongoing reforms. He said that the initiatives aim to bolster small and medium-scale enterprises (SMEs), overhaul tax structures, and revive Nigeria’s power sector. Elumelu, who spoke to State House correspondents after meeting behind closed-door with the President at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, said discussions c…