The Nigeria Higher Education Foundation (NHEF) is pleased to announce the 4th Annual Scholarship Essay Competition. We are challenging students to think critically and strategically about change and how they can effect change in Nigeria. The 2018 Essay Topics are themed around Technology, Youth Engagement, Gender, and Socio-Economic Growth. 1) According to the National Population Commission, Nigeria’s

On Friday, September 26, 2025, the Nigeria Higher Education Foundation (NHEF) hosted its 2025 Benefit & Awards Gala at the prestigious Plaza Hotel in New York City, gathering an exceptional community of global leaders, philanthropists, policymakers, corporate executives, and members of the Nigerian diaspora for an inspiring evening themed “Catalysts for Change: Innovation, Inclusion, and Advancement.”.... 

The Nigeria Higher Education Foundation (NHEF) hosted its 3rd Annual Scholars Program Orientation on Tuesday, July 10, 2018. During the three-day Orientation Program, we hosted 40 of Nigeria’s talented Scholars from our Partner Universities – Ahmadu Bello University, Bayero University, University of Ibadan, University of Lagos, University of Nigeria and University of Port Harcourt. The