News & Events

September 15, 2023

Meet Our 2023 Honorees: Herbert Wigwe

The Leadership in Business Award is a prestigious honour presented to an individual who has demonstrated exceptional leadership and made significant contributions to the business world. This award recognizes individuals who have exhibited exemplary qualities as business leaders, including innovation, strategic thinking, and a commitment to corporate responsibility.

August 18, 2023

2023 NHEF Fundraiser & Awards Gala

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.

August 14, 2023

Register Now – 2023 NHEF Higher Education Forum in New York

The Nigeria Higher Education Foundation (NHEF) is uniting thought leaders from diverse fields across the United States of America and Vice Chancellors of NHEF-affiliated universities for a comprehensive dialogue on the pivotal role of Education in propelling Economic Development.

August 9, 2023

2023 NHEF Scholar, Orire Agbaje, Appointed as Member of the Nigerian Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy & Tax Reforms

The Nigeria Higher Education Foundation (NHEF) is pleased to announce that one of its outstanding scholar, Orire Agbaje, has been appointed as a member of the prestigious Nigerian Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy & Tax Reforms. This appointment recognizes Orire's exceptional talent and expertise in fiscal policy, taxation, and economic reforms.

July 24, 2023

Save the Date – 2023 NHEF Higher Education Forum in New York

The Nigeria Higher Education Foundation (NHEF) is set to unite thought leaders from diverse fields across the United States of America and Vice Chancellors of NHEF-affiliated universities for a comprehensive dialogue on the pivotal role of Education in propelling Economic Development.

July 20, 2023

Save the Date – 2023 NHEF Fundraiser & Awards Gala

The NHEF is set to honour the remarkable contributions of pioneering Nigerians who have played a pivotal role in the nation’s advancement, both domestically and internationally. By acknowledging these exceptional accomplishments, we aim to redefine Nigeria’s global perception and transform the discourse around Nigerian identity.

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.

July 17, 2023

Nigeria Higher Education Foundation Empowers Faculty Fellows through Successful Conclusion of the 2023 Faculty Program

The Nigeria Higher Education Foundation (NHEF) is thrilled to announce the successful completion of the inaugural edition of the NHEF Faculty Program, a transformative initiative to enhance the capacity and expertise of faculty across Nigeria's higher education institutions.

July 16, 2023

Nigeria Higher Education Foundation Empowers Future Leaders Through Successful Conclusion of the 2023 Scholars Program

The Nigeria Higher Education Foundation (NHEF) is proud to announce the successful completion of its prestigious 2023 NHEF Scholars Orientation Program, which commenced on July 1st, 2023, and culminated on July 8th, 2023. This transformative initiative brought together some of Nigeria's brightest minds, fostering academic excellence, personal growth, and professional development among the nation's next generation of leaders.

May 19, 2023

7th Annual Scholarship Essay Competition Winners Announced

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

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 ...

March 6, 2023

7th Annual Scholarship Essay Competition

The Nigeria Higher Education Foundation (NHEF) is pleased to announce its 7th Annual Scholarship Essay Competition. As always, the Essay competition aims to provide a unique platform that supports critical thinking amongst university students on topical socio-economic issues that are important in Nigeria’s sustainable growth and development. This year’s competition focuses on “The CBN Naira redesign policy and its effect on the Nigerian economy & the consequence of increased brain drain on the economy”.