We are saddened to bid farewell to a visionary leader whose transformative leadership changed the lives of many in Nigeria & Africa. Dr Wigwe was passionate about Nigeria’s Development, Education and equipping the Youth; here’s what he had to say about Development and education at the 2023 NHEF Benefit & Awards Gala in New York, where he was honoured with the 2023 NHEF leadership in business award.

Nigeria has tremendous potential. It is a country blessed with tremendous supply of resources and poised to become an economic powerhouse. Between now and 2050, Africa’s population is expected to grow by 1.3 billion and it is projected that Nigeria will be the third largest country in the world by population and one of the

The Nigeria Higher Education Foundation (NHEF) is pleased to announce the 7th Annual NHEF Scholarship Essay Competition winners. Since its launch in 2015, the competition has continued to serve as a platform that encourages Nigerian university students to think critically and strategically about issues of vital importance to Nigeria’s sustainable growth and development. This edition challenged university students to reflect and recommend viable solutions to Nigeria’s current