The Nigeria Higher Education Foundation (NHEF) successfully concluded its 2026 Programs Orientation Week, held from Saturday, July 4 to Saturday, July 11, 2026, bringing together 171 participants comprising 110 NHEF Scholars, 30 Graduate Doctors, and 31 Faculty Fellows from Nigeria's leading universities for an intensive week of leadership development, professional capacity building, experiential learning, and industry engagement....

Join us at the 2023 NHEF Fundraiser & Awards Gala on September 22nd at The Pierre Hotel in New York. Celebrate exceptional contributions to Nigeria's higher education and economic development. The NHEF Fundraiser & Awards Gala commemorates the efforts of trailblazing Nigerians and friends of Nigeria, who have contributed to the country’s prosperity both at home and abroad.

Mujaheed Nuhu (NHEF Scholar ’16) earned a scholarship to pursue his master’s degree in Civil Engineering at King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals in Saudi Arabia. He obtained a Bachelor’s of Engineering -Water Resources and Environmental Engineering – from Ahmadu Bello University. He graduated as the top scholar in his graduating class. During his NHEF interview, Mujaheed referred to his acceptance into the