Meet Our 2019 Honorees: Oscar N. Onyema

Oscar N. Onyema, OON

NHEF Leadership in Business Award

Oscar has been CEO and member of the National Council of The Nigerian Stock Exchange since April 2011. In this role, he is responsible for superintending the general working of The Exchange. He is Chairman of Central Securities Clearing System Plc (CSCS), the clearing, settlement and depository for the Nigerian capital market; and Chairman of NG Clearing, which is in the process of developing a CCP.

He is a member of several advisory boards including London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) Africa Advisory Group (LAAG) and Thomson Reuters Africa Advisory Network.

Prior to relocating to Nigeria, Mr. Onyema served as Senior Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer at American Stock Exchange (Amex). He also ran the NYSE Amex equity business after the merger of NYSE Euronext and Amex in 2008.

Oscar completed the Harvard Business School Advanced Management Program (AMP) in 2015. He got his MBA from Baruch College, New York in 1998; and BSc degree from Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, in 1991.

March 27, 2019

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

September 14, 2024

The Significance of Higher Education and the Role of NHEF in Nigerian Higher Education

Higher education is a cornerstone for personal and national development. It empowers individuals with advanced knowledge, critical thinking skills, and specialized training that can lead to personal growth and societal progress. In Nigeria, where the educational landscape is rapidly evolving, the Nigeria Higher Education Foundation (NHEF) plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of higher education.

October 31, 2022

NHEF Graduate Mobility Webinar Series

In an effort to increase the number of Nigerians assuming leadership positions globally, the Nigeria Higher Education Foundation (NHEF) launched a new series program in 2022 themed - Graduate Mobility Opportunities. The Season 1 of the series lasted for 4-weeks, with engaging presentations from NHEF Alumni Scholars on relevant early career discussion topics relating to Full-time jobs, Internships and Scholarships.