2023 NHEF Fundraiser & Awards Gala

September 2, 2014

The Importance of Higher Education in Economic Development

By: Yemi Abioye Nigeria is the largest economy in Africa! However, despite this fact, there are a host of issues that still prevent the country from attaining its full potential. If Nigeria is to increasingly advance, it must invest in its competitiveness by not only diversifying its economy but investing in its people and building

January 27, 2026

National University Advancement Programme (NUAP) Launch – A New Era for Nigerian Universities

On Monday, January 26th 2026, a significant milestone in the evolution of Nigeria’s higher education system was marked with the official launch of the National University Advancement Program (NUAP). Convened by the Federal Ministry of Education Nigeria, the high-level event brought together vice-chancellors, pro-chancellors, policymakers, advancement professionals, and corporate leaders from across the country...

October 6, 2023

NHEF celebrated four outstanding Africans for their remarkable contributions towards economic development in Africa at the 2023 Benefit & Awards Gala

The Nigeria Higher Education Foundation (NHEF) hosted its prestigious Benefit & Awards Gala on September 22, 2023, at The Pierre Hotel in New York. This remarkable event served as a platform for recognizing outstanding individuals who have ...