NISEA
Who We Are

NigerianStudentEntrepreneurs

NISEA is Nigeria's national student entrepreneurship association — a movement dedicated to identifying, nurturing, and celebrating the most outstanding entrepreneurial minds across Nigeria's higher institutions.

10,000+Student Members
36States Covered
2019Founded
148+2026 Nominees
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Foundation

Vision, Mission & Philosophy

🔭VISION

Our Vision

To be the most impactful student entrepreneurship ecosystem in Africa — a launchpad where every Nigerian student with a bold idea finds the community, resources, and recognition they need to transform their vision into a reality that changes their nation.

A Startup-Ready Nigeria
🎯MISSION

Our Mission

To identify, develop, validate, and reward outstanding student entrepreneurs across Nigerian higher institutions through structured programmes, community-building, and a nationally recognised awards system.

Identify · Develop · Reward
💡PHILOSOPHY

Our Philosophy

We believe entrepreneurship is not a privilege of the few, but a potential that exists in every student who dares to look at a problem and choose to solve it. NISEA exists to make that choice easier — by removing barriers, providing platforms, and creating communities where bold ideas are celebrated and supported to fruition.

Every Bold Idea Deserves a Stage
What We Do

Our Six Objectives

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Identify Excellence

Surface the most promising student entrepreneurs from every corner of Nigeria's academic institutions.

02📚

Develop Capacity

Provide structured learning, mentorship, and resources to transform ideas into viable, scalable businesses.

03🤝

Build Community

Create a vibrant, supportive peer network of student entrepreneurs across all Nigerian institutions.

04💰

Facilitate Funding

Connect promising ventures with grants, loans, and investors through NISEA's partnership network.

05🏆

Recognise Achievement

Celebrate and publicly honour outstanding student entrepreneurship through the annual NISEAwards.

06🌍

Drive National Impact

Contribute to Nigeria's economic development by cultivating the next generation of job creators and innovators.

Behind NISEA

Our Founding Body

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Evolve Hub Ltd
Founding & Operational Partner

NISEA is a flagship initiative of Evolve Hub Ltd, a Nigerian enterprise development company committed to building Africa's next generation of entrepreneurs through education, community, and structured programming.

Other Evolve Initiatives
Evolution Camp — Entrepreneurship Summer Programme
Evolve Academy — Online Business Education
Evolve Grants — SME Funding Programme
Visit evolveglobal.com.ng →

Evolve Hub Ltd provides the operational infrastructure, funding, and strategic direction that makes NISEA possible — from programme design to awards production, from campus chapter support to technology infrastructure.

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Programme Architecture
Designs and manages all NISEA programmes, from the awards to community events and workshops.
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Technology & Platform
Builds and maintains NISEA's digital platforms, including this website, the awards portal, and member systems.
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Strategic Partnerships
Manages relationships with sponsors, media partners, government bodies, and industry stakeholders.
Campus Presence

Start a Campus Chapter

NISEA operates through a network of campus chapters. Each chapter is a locally managed, NISEA-chartered student entrepreneurship club that implements programmes at the institutional level.

1

Submit Expression of Interest

Contact NISEA via email with your institution name and the name of the proposed chapter coordinator.

2

Meet Minimum Requirements

Assemble a founding team of at least 10 students, all enrolled at the same institution.

3

Complete Orientation

Founding team completes a mandatory NISEA Chapter Orientation Programme (virtual, 2 days).

4

Sign Charter Agreement

Sign the official NISEA Campus Chapter Charter, committing to the association's values and code of conduct.

5

Launch & Activate

Host your inaugural event, register members, and begin programming under NISEA's national umbrella.

📋Chapter Requirements
✓Minimum 10 founding student members
✓At least one faculty advisor or supervisor
✓Institution must be a recognized Nigerian higher institution
✓Founding coordinator must be an enrolled student
✓Commitment to at least 2 NISEA programmes per semester
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Start at Your School

Don't see your institution listed? Be the one to bring NISEA to your campus.

Apply to Start a Chapter
Leadership

Management Board

NISEA is governed by a dedicated leadership team of students, alumni, and industry advisors committed to realising the association's mission.

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Grand Patron
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Grand Patron, Nigerian Student Entrepreneurs Association

Executive Leadership

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National President
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VP — Operations
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VP — Programs
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Secretary General

Advisory Board

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Business Strategy Advisor
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Technology Advisor
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Policy & Advocacy Advisor
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Finance & Investment Advisor