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The Nigeria Higher Education Foundation (NHEF) is pleased to announce the official launch of applications for the 2026 NHEF Faculty Program, a premier capacity development initiative designed to equip Nigerian university faculty and administrators with the tools, strategic insight, and innovation capacity required to compete globally, lead institutional transformation, and enhance student learning outcomes...
The Nigeria Higher Education Foundation (NHEF) is pleased to announce the launch of the 2026 NHEF Scholars Program, which marks a decade of impact in developing Nigeria’s future leaders. The program is designed to equip talented Nigerian students with the skills, experiences, and networks required to succeed as professionals and leaders....
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...
On Friday, September 26, 2025, the Nigeria Higher Education Foundation (NHEF) hosted its 2025 Benefit & Awards Gala at the prestigious Plaza Hotel in New York City, gathering an exceptional community of global leaders, philanthropists, policymakers, corporate executives, and members of the Nigerian diaspora for an inspiring evening themed “Catalysts for Change: Innovation, Inclusion, and Advancement.”.... 
The 2025 NHEF Higher Education Forum will spotlight the untapped potential of alumni as powerful allies in building stronger, more resilient universities. Themed Driving Sustainable Growth: Strengthening Alumni & Advancement Infrastructure in Nigerian Universities, the event will highlight how universities can transition from one-off fundraising to strategic alumni engagement and advancement structures that foster innovation, resilience, and long-term growth.