2019 NHEF Benefit Gala & Awards Ceremony

February 12, 2024

Remembering Dr. Herbert Wigwe’s Legacy

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.

July 18, 2023

NHEF Hosts Successful 2023 Higher Education Forum in Nigeria, driving Discourse on Academic Excellence and National Development

On Saturday, July 8th, 2023, the Nigeria Higher Education Foundation (NHEF) organized a highly successful Higher Education Forum in Nigeria, bringing together over 200 prominent leaders, educators, policymakers, and stakeholders from the academia, industry, and government sectors.

April 11, 2023

2023 NHEF Scholars Program

Application for the 2023 Nigeria Higher Education Foundation (NHEF) Scholars Program is now open! Each year, the NHEF identifies talented young Nigerians from our various Partner Universities that have demonstrated strong academic excellence and well-roundedness in both professional and extracurricular pursuits and provides them with intensive career training and skill-building exercises needed to aid them in long term career development. To qualify as an NHEF Scholar, each candidate must possess strong commitment to Leadership ...