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.

January 29, 2018

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

September 7, 2018

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

September 15, 2023

Meet Our 2023 Honorees: Olukayode Pitan

The Lifetime Achievement Award is a prestigious recognition for individuals who have dedicated their lives and careers to making enduring and significant contributions to their respective fields. This award celebrates a lifetime of exceptional accomplishments and sustained excellence.