NHEF Annual Scholarship Essay Competition opens February 8th, 2016

September 21, 2023

Meet Our 2023 Honorees: Dr. Akinwumi Adesina

NHEF African Trasformation Award - Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina's remarkable journey in leadership and agriculture is nothing short of transformative. His commitment to driving change became evident during his tenure as Nigeria's Agriculture Minister, where he not only tackled corruption but also implemented sustainable policies that revitalized the sector.

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.

December 27, 2015

Inaugural NHEF Essay Competition Winners Announced

The Nigeria Higher Education Foundation held its inaugural essay competition in February 2015. The competition is aimed at harnessing young minds on issues of vital importance to Nigeria’s development. We received a lot of entries based on the topic of the recently concluded essay writing contest which was “ The Role of Higher Education in Strengthening Democracy in Nigeria”.