The Sahara Group Foundation, the social impact vehicle of energy conglomerate, Sahara Group, has unveiled its transformative Extrapreneurship strategy to drive integrated economic and community empowerment programs through collaborative partnerships and support for innovative as well as scalable business across Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.
Continue readingNurturing the Next Generation of Green Innovators, Entrepreneurs in Nigeria
As part of efforts to strengthen research in the field of renewable energy and foster entrepreneurship in the youth population, Sahara Group recently partnered the University of Lagos, UNILAG, in hosting the maiden Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Business Incubation Certificate (EIBIC) programme.
Continue readingSAHARA GROUP REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO ‘WATER FOR ALL’ CAMPAIGN
According to a 2017 joint report by WHO and UNICEF, 2.1 billion people lack safe drinking water at home, more than twice as many lack safe sanitation. Some 3 in 10 people worldwide,
Continue readingSAHARA GROUP UPGRADES COMPUTER CENTER TO PROMOTE ICT LITERACY, ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN SOUTH SUDAN
Leading energy conglomerate, Sahara Group has reaffirmed its commitment to inspiring and empowering future technology entrepreneurs to lead the drive towards sustainable development and economic prosperity in South Sudan.
Continue readingSAHARA GROUP UNVEILS #LOOKTOTHEBOOK INITIATIVE TO BOOST READING CULTURE
In commemoration of the World Book Day on Thursday 7th March 2019, Sahara Group is set to introduce the “Look to the Book” initiative to boost the reading culture amongst youths across Africa.
Continue readingSAHARA FOUNDATION EMPOWERS 30 ENTREPRENEURS TO MARK WORLD ENTREPRENEURSHIP MONTH
November is celebrated globally every year as the Entrepreneurship Month. It is a period to celebrate men and women who brave all odds to take smart risks in business – an informed leap in the dark if you will – to create value.
Continue readingSAHARA GROUP OFFERS YOUNG PROFESSIONALS A STEP TO ENTREPRENEURIAL EXCELLENCE
Anything we become is predicated on our ability to take the very first STEP. We take steps to move from one spot to the next. The first step is an expression of the motivated to be in motion and accomplish a mission.
Continue readingSAHARA GROUP REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO LITERACY AND SKILLS DEVELOPMENT
The ability to read and write is not only a fundamental human right but in the 21st century, it is an essential tool for human survival. Like Darwin propounded in his theory of evolution by Natural Selection, species that fail to acquire the abilities [skills] and features for survival or competitiveness
Continue readingTonye Cole Moves on to Public Service
The Board and management of The Sahara Group of Companies wishes to inform the general public and other stakeholders that one of our co-founders and Executive Director, Mr. Tonye Patrick Cole has formally informed the Board of his decision to participate in active politics.
Continue readingSAHARA GROUP BACKS UN’S PROJECT ON ROLE OF SPORTS IN ACHIEVING THE SDGS
From endless chants to the ecstatic display of celebration of fans, sports remains a vehicle of global unity. Individuals, regardless of their colour, race or creed are often united in grief and joy in response to the fortunes of their favourite teams.
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