Heirs Holdings

Heirs Holdings is a family owned investment company committed to improving lives and transforming Africa.

In Oslo this week, our Founder and Group Chairman, Tony Elumelu, CFR, joined Nordic investors and business leaders at th...
11/10/2025

In Oslo this week, our Founder and Group Chairman, Tony Elumelu, CFR, joined Nordic investors and business leaders at the 14th Nordic–African Business Summit, organised by the Norwegian-African Business Association (NABA), in partnership with Norfund, the Africa Finance Corporation, and the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

In a fireside chat moderated by David Pilling, Africa Editor, Financial Times, he championed Africa as the next frontier for sustainable and responsible investment.

The dialogue underscored the shared vision of both regions: building prosperity that is inclusive, equitable, and enduring.

"You make your money in Africa; Invest in Africa. Create jobs on the continent. Help to provide the infrastructure that we need." – Tony O. Elumelu, CFR

At Heirs Holdings, we live the Africapitalism philosophy. Our investments in banking, energy, insurance and non-bank financial services, power, healthcare, real estate & hospitality, and technology are catalytic.

06/10/2025

"Africa is full of opportunity. In fact, no other continent offers such opportunity. I believe in the power of the private sector, which is the core of the Africapitalism philosophy. I know the private sector's long-term interests are inextricably linked to the health of our communities."

Speaking at the Appeal of Conscience Foundation event last week, Dr. Awele Elumelu, OFR, emphasised Africa’s unmatched opportunities and the need for businesses to drive lasting progress by investing in the health and well-being of their communities.

Happy Independence Day, Nigeria.🇳🇬 Today, we celebrate the beauty of our unity in diversity. At Heirs Holdings, we belie...
01/10/2025

Happy Independence Day, Nigeria.🇳🇬

Today, we celebrate the beauty of our unity in diversity.

At Heirs Holdings, we believe that Nigeria’s strength lies in the power of its people - different voices, one vision, a resilient people, a united nation.

Here’s to 65 amazing years!

Last night, our Founding Director, Dr. Awele Elumelu, received the 2025 Appeal of Conscience Award at their 60th Annual ...
30/09/2025

Last night, our Founding Director, Dr. Awele Elumelu, received the 2025 Appeal of Conscience Award at their 60th Annual Gala, on behalf of our Founder and Group Chair, Tony Elumelu, CFR, who was named a recipient of the Award earlier this month, alongside Cardinal Timothy Michael Dolan, Archbishop of New York.

This recognition reflects Africa’s growing global impact and strengthens our resolve to improve lives and transform our continent.

“Tony Elumelu stands as a beacon of ethical entrepreneurship and visionary leadership. His commitment to uplifting others is a living example of conscience in action.” - Rabbi Arthur Schneier, Founder of Appeal of Conscience Foundation

15/09/2025

For 15 years, Heirs Holdings has championed the mission of building businesses that do well and do good.

On Monday, 22nd September, at the sidelines of the UNGA, we will share a defining milestone in our journey, one that reflects the partnerships, progress, and purpose that continue to shape Africa’s future.

Stay tuned. The countdown begins. ⏳

15/09/2025

"When luck meets unpreparedness, failure occurs. But when luck meets preparedness, success occurs. Being lucky is a necessary, but not sufficient, condition for success." - Tony Elumelu

Representatives from across the Heirs Holdings Group participated in the just-concluded International Sustainability Sta...
12/09/2025

Representatives from across the Heirs Holdings Group participated in the just-concluded International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) Preparers Readiness Training, held in Lagos.

The 2-Day workshop provided practical guidance on adopting the IFRS S1 and S2 Sustainability Reporting Standards, a major step in aligning corporate reporting with global best practices.

As a Group that already upholds the highest standards of corporate governance, we continue to demonstrate sustainability in action, as it remains embedded in our culture, operations, and the way we create lasting impact.

Africa's digital future is at a critical inflection point. A significant data-centre capacity deficit, less than 1% of t...
10/09/2025

Africa's digital future is at a critical inflection point. A significant data-centre capacity deficit, less than 1% of the global total for a continent with nearly 20% of the world's population, highlights both a challenge and a massive opportunity.

Obong Idiong, MD/CEO of Heirs Technologies, argues that with sustained investment, smarter policy, and bold ex*****on, Africa’s digital economy can contribute up to $2.9 trillion to GDP by 2030.

The new Heirs Technologies industry report, Africa’s Digital Leap: Cloud, Connectivity & AI, provides a comprehensive analysis of the realities and the strategic pathway forward.

Download the full report here:
https://heirstechnologies.com/africa-digital-leap-report/

The Appeal of Conscience Foundation has announced that our Founder and Group Chair, Tony Elumelu, will be honored with t...
05/09/2025

The Appeal of Conscience Foundation has announced that our Founder and Group Chair, Tony Elumelu, will be honored with the Appeal of Conscience Award at the foundation’s Annual Gala, taking place on September 29, 2025, at the Waldorf Astoria in New York City. He'll receive the award alongside the Archbishop of New York, Timothy Cardinal Dolan.

As Group Chairman of Heirs Holdings, investing across power, energy, banking & financial services, technology, healthcare, real estate and hospitality; Chairman of UBA Group, Africa’s Global Bank; and the Founder of the Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF), Elumelu has championed youth entrepreneurship, financial inclusion, and African-led development through his philosophy of “Africapitalism“, the idea that the private sector must play a central role in driving social and economic progress.

“Tony Elumelu stands as a beacon of ethical entrepreneurship and visionary leadership. Business can be a powerful force for peace, stability, and human dignity. His commitment to uplifting others is a living example of conscience in action.” - Rabbi Arthur Schneier, Founder of the Appeal of Conscience Foundation.

“The Appeal of Conscience Foundation, headed by Rabbi Schneier, has chosen to honor Tony Elumelu because he personifies moral leadership and global responsibility that ACF stands for." - Brian Moynihan, Chair and CEO of Bank of America.

Read the full article here
https://www.morningstar.com/news/pr-newswire/20250904ny65938/cardinal-timothy-dolan-archbishop-of-new-york-and-tony-elumelu-chairman-of-heirs-holdings-the-united-bank-for-africa-and-founder-of-the-tony-elumelu-foundation-to-receive-appeal-of-conscience-award-at-60th-annual-gala-in-new-york

In his latest piece, our Group Chair, Tony Elumelu, highlights how Heirs Energies is redefining Africa’s energy story — ...
04/09/2025

In his latest piece, our Group Chair, Tony Elumelu, highlights how Heirs Energies is redefining Africa’s energy story — from championing sustainable solutions to creating opportunities that empower millions.

Click the link to read the full article and discover how we’re shaping a future that works for Africa.
https://www.heirsholdings.com/heirs-energies-an-african-champion/

Resilience says: go for it, ready or not.Our Founding Director, Dr. Awele Elumelu, OFR brought her message to life, prov...
01/09/2025

Resilience says: go for it, ready or not.

Our Founding Director, Dr. Awele Elumelu, OFR brought her message to life, proving that indeed challenges can become opportunities by completing yet another World Major Marathon, the Sydney Marathon! 🏅👏

“This was one tough marathon!! This is due to a number of reasons including - the course has quite a few uphills and downhills (of all the 7 Majors, it has the greatest elevation gain); my decision had been a bit last minute, hence my training was not quite adequate.” - .awele_elumelu Dr. Awele V. Elumelu, OFR

Congratulations to .awele_elumelu, you continue to inspire!

Today at the Lagos Chamber of Commerce & Industry International Conference (), our Founding Director, Dr. Awele V. Elume...
26/08/2025

Today at the Lagos Chamber of Commerce & Industry International Conference (), our Founding Director, Dr. Awele V. Elumelu, OFR, shared a powerful message: Nigeria’s challenges are not obstacles but they are opportunities for investors to step up and be courageous.

“Our country [Nigeria] is blessed with abundant natural resources. But equally, we face enormous unmet needs. For investors, unmet needs are not barriers, they are business opportunities waiting to be unlocked.” - Dr. Awele Elumelu, OFR

“The future of Nigeria — and of Africa — is not being written in New York, London, or Beijing. It is being written here: in Lagos, Nairobi, Accra, Johannesburg. And it will be written by those who see opportunity where others see obstacles, and who have the courage to act.” - .awele_elumelu, OFR

Click the link in our bio to read her full speech.

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