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Layal Jade Tinubu (born 23 March 1991) is a Nigerian-Lebanese social entrepreneur and philanthropist. She is the co-founder of Noella Foundation, a non-profit organization that funds education, health and entrepreneurship initiatives in Nigeria.[1] Tinubu is known for her leadership in initiatives such as the Be Empowered[2] entrepreneurship grant program and the Higher Heights Circle[3] a mentorship program. She is married to Seyi Tinubu,[4] son of current Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
Early life and education
Layal Tinubu was born in London to a Lebanese father, Christian Holm, and a Nigerian mother of Igbo Origin.[5]
She attended the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), University of London, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Politics and African Studies. She later obtained a Master of Science in Entrepreneurship and Business Management from the University of Surrey.[6]
Career
Tinubu co-founded the Noella Foundation with her husband in Nigeria in the early 2018.[7][8] The organization's work has primarily focused on entrepreneurship, youth development, and health advocacy.
In 2024, the foundation launched the Be Empowered Initiative, which awarded ₦40 million in grants to 14 female entrepreneurs following a structured training program.[9] The 2025 edition increased funding to ₦70 million, supporting a total of 20 entrepreneurs.[10] The foundation has also organized initiatives such as the Life After School Summit, attended by 500 final-year university students,[11] and supported programs focused on children.[12] In October 2025, the Foundation, held the second Life After School Summit in Lagos, engaging over 500 final-year students in workshops on employability and career development[13]. It expanded its scope to include digital literacy and financial education for workplace readiness[14]. Layal Tinubu has led the Noella Foundation’s campaign to promote voluntary blood donation in support of people living with sickle cell disease in Nigeria[15][16]. The initiative, run in collaboration with hospitals and the National Blood Transfusion Service, focuses on increasing regular donations, improving access to safe blood, and raising public awareness about the importance of consistent supply for patients who require frequent transfusions. In October 2025, the foundation provided health insurance coverage for 1,000 beneficiaries, donated essential medication to sickle cell patients through partnerships with Crimson Bow and the Genotype Foundation[17].
References
- ^ Ekanem, Ima (2023-10-20). "Layal Tinubu Takes the Helm at Noella Foundation". THISDAYLIVE. Retrieved 2025-09-03.
- ^ Release, Press (2025-05-27). "Impact beyond learning - Layal Jade Tinubu empowers over 20 women". Premium Times Nigeria. Retrieved 2025-09-03.
- ^ lagosvoice (2025-08-15). "Layal Tinubu Catalyzes Better Working Lives With Higher Heights : News". Retrieved 2025-09-03.
- ^ BellaNaija.com (2016-08-08). "Seyi Tinubu & Layal Holm's Registry Wedding! President Buhari, Ambode, Atiku Abubakar, Ooni of Ife & More Celebrate with Bola Tinubu". BellaNaija. Retrieved 2025-09-03.
- ^ Rapheal (2024-07-05). "Layal Tinubu's fresh initiative". The Sun Nigeria. Retrieved 2025-09-03.
- ^ "Layal Tinubu Expands Her Horizon for Kids – Independent Newspaper Nigeria". independent.ng. Archived from the original on 2023-09-24. Retrieved 2025-09-03. [title missing]
- ^ Reporters, Our (2018-12-17). "Seyi Tinubu, wife set up Noella Foundation". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2025-09-03.
- ^ "Noella Foundation". Retrieved 2025-09-03.
- ^ THEWILL, Ivory Ukonu (2024-07-07). "Layal Tinubu empowers young businesswomen with N40m". Retrieved 2025-09-03.
- ^ Content, Branded (2025-05-27). "Impact beyond learning – Layal Jade Tinubu empowers over 20 women to Start, Scale and Sustain their business by awarding grants of over 70 Million Naira!". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2025-09-03.
- ^ Premium Times, Premium Times (November 5, 2024). "Noella Foundation hosts Life After School summit 2024, empowering 500 final-year students". www.premiumtimesng.com. Retrieved 2025-09-03.
- ^ Ayanda, Tunde (2024-07-06). "Layal Tinubu's renewed hope for Kids". Tribune Online. Retrieved 2025-09-03.
- ^ Partners, N. M. (2025-11-06). "Noella Foundation launches second edition of the Life After School Summit to equip Nigerian students". Nairametrics. Retrieved 2025-11-06.
- ^ Akinsanmi, 'Sola (2025-11-05). "Noella Foundation hosts 500 students at Life After School summit in Lagos". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 2025-11-06.
- ^ Akinsanmi, 'Sola (2025-09-29). "Donate blood, save a life: How blood donation supports sickle cell warriors and Noella Foundation's leading role". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 2025-10-15.
- ^ Partners, N. M. (2025-09-30). "Donate blood, Save a warrior". Nairametrics. Retrieved 2025-10-15.
- ^ BusinessDay, News (2025-10-13). "Noella Foundation launches impact initiatives to celebrate Seyi Tinubu at 40". Businessday NG. Retrieved 2025-10-15.
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