NHEF Scholars Poem Spotlight – Verse Hough

STARVING BOYS WITH NEW HOPES (The NHEF Story) Bread is brought for the starving children, They need some more flesh and cover for their bones. Did mother share it to them? No one knows The next bread; Here it is. We would not have our siblings suffer, Our siblings; our gold Our treasures; our glory

The 2019 NHEF Benefit Gala & Awards Ceremony

The NHEF commemorates the efforts of trailblazing Nigerians who we believe 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 this, we hope to

2019 NHEF Scholars Program

The NHEF is now accepting applications for its annual Scholars Program. We welcome applications from driven students with a true passion for leadership and development. The NHEF provides a unique platform to nurture Nigeria’s future leaders. We invite you to apply!

NHEF Young Professionals Networking Event

The Nigeria Higher Education Foundation (NHEF) hosted a Young Professionals Networking Event on Wednesday, March 21, 2019 at the Kuramo Capital Management office in New York City. It provided young professionals with an opportunity to gain insight into NHEF initiatives and to network with their contemporaries from a host of industries. Attendees were able to

Partner University Spotlight: University of Ibadan

UI at 70: SUSTAINING THE LEGACY, RAISING THE BAR Ten years ago, when the University of Ibadan turned 60, the anniversary tagline was “UI:…still towering highest”. The tagline was an eloquent statement of the university’s position amongst other universities in Nigeria and, perhaps, in the sub-region. We had the bragging rights as the First and

NHEF Fundraising Cocktail Reception

The Nigeria Higher Education Foundation (NHEF) hosted a Fundraising Cocktail Reception on September 25, 2018 at the Andaz Hotel located on New York’s Fifth Avenue. The event commemorated our celebration of the NHEF Scholars Program milestone of providing skills, training and real-world work experience to almost 100 Nigerian youth. The NHEF Scholars Program was launched

3rd Annual NHEF Scholars Program Orientation

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

2018 NHEF Scholars Program

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

4th Annual Scholarship Essay Competition

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

NHEF Scholars Spotlight – Mercy Ndubueze (NHEF Scholar ’17)

Mercy Ndubueze (NHEF Scholar ’17) earned placement into the Bank of America Spring Insight Program in London. She is majoring in economics at the University of Ibadan. Through the program, Mercy will receive additional exposure and skills development in two business areas of her choice; these include The Global Banking & Markets Wholesale Credit, Global