NISEA
Who We Are

NigerianStudentEntrepreneurs

NISEA is Nigeria's national student entrepreneurship association โ€” 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

๐Ÿ”ญVISION

Our Vision

To be the most impactful student entrepreneurship ecosystem in Africa โ€” 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
๐ŸŽฏMISSION

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.

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๐Ÿ’กPHILOSOPHY

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 โ€” 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.

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Develop Capacity

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

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Build Community

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

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Facilitate Funding

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

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Recognise Achievement

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

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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 โ€” Entrepreneurship Summer Programme
Evolve Academy โ€” Online Business Education
Evolve Grants โ€” SME Funding Programme
Visit evolveglobal.com.ng โ†’

Evolve Hub Ltd provides the operational infrastructure, funding, and strategic direction that makes NISEA possible โ€” 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.

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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.

๐Ÿ“‹Chapter Requirements
โœ“Minimum 10 founding student members
โœ“At least one faculty advisor or supervisor
โœ“Institution must be a recognized Nigerian higher institution
โœ“Founding coordinator must be an enrolled student
โœ“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 โ€” Operations
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VP โ€” 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