Our Vision We aim to substantially increase the number of well-educated Nigerians assuming positions of leadership in Nigeria and on the global stage. To achieve this goal, we seek to address the skill gaps in key sectors of the economy by providing talented Nigerian University students with a broad range of programs ranging

The Nigeria Higher Education Foundation (NHEF), in partnership with the Federal Ministry of Education (FME), hosted the inaugural National University Advancement Program (NUAP) Forum in Abuja, Nigeria, from September 8–9, 2026, bringing together Policymakers, Vice-Chancellors, Directors of Advancement, and senior university leaders from federal universities....

The NHEF Gala commemorates the efforts of trailblazing Nigerians and friends of Nigeria, who have contributed to the country’s prosperity both at home and abroad. We believe that in recognizing these outstanding achievements we are reshaping Nigeria’s image on the global stage and changing the narrative on what it means to be Nigerian. Through