Remembering Dr. Herbert Wigwe’s Legacy

March 2, 2026

NHEF Launches Applications for the 2026 Faculty Program

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...

April 29, 2021

6th Annual Scholarship Essay Competition

The Nigeria Higher Education Foundation (NHEF) is pleased to announce its 6th Annual Scholarship Essay Competition. This year’s competition aims to provide a platform that encourages Nigerian university students to think critically and strategically on topical issues that are of vital importance to Nigeria’s sustainable growth and development. In light of the COVID-19 Pandemic, the

September 2, 2014

The Importance of Higher Education in Economic Development

By: Yemi Abioye Nigeria is the largest economy in Africa! However, despite this fact, there are a host of issues that still prevent the country from attaining its full potential. If Nigeria is to increasingly advance, it must invest in its competitiveness by not only diversifying its economy but investing in its people and building