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Where is the Boundary? Cocoa Conflict, Land Tenure, and Politics in Western Nigeria, 1890s-1960
In the framework of the IAS/IFRA-Nigeria Distinguished Personality Lecture Series, we receive Dr. Saheed Aderinto , Assistant Professor of African History at Western Carolina University, Cullowhee NC, USA, who will deliver a lecture entitled: “Where is the Boundary? Cocoa Conflict, Land Tenure, and Politics in Western Nigeria, 1890s-1960".
Call for field research proposals on the history of medical research in Nigeria
We are pleased to announce a second research training and proposal development seminar on the history of medical research in Nigeria, to be held at the Dean’s Seminar Room, Faculty of General Studies, University of Nigeria, Nsukka from 17th to 21st September 2012
Research Program “Assessment of Risks in Niger Republic and on Niger-Nigeria border” : Second Coordination workshop
A second coordination workshop took place on March 31 and April 1st 2012, in Niamey, capital of Niger, in the framework of the project on “Risk Assessment in Niger Republic and on Niger-Nigeria border”, jointly conducted by IFRA-Nigeria and LASDEL-Niamey. This second meeting was hosted by LASDEL, who made its facilities available for our research team.
Field Report Seminar: Mediating contemporary Art in Africa beyond the public institutions: Two Nigerian Examples
Date: May 23, 2012
Place: Drapper’s Hall, Institute of African Studies, University of Ibadan
Time: 2.00-4.00 pm
In the framework of the IAS/IFRA-Nigeria Field Report Seminar, we receive Mr. Ugochukwu-Smooth C. Nzewi. an artist, art historian, and culture activist from Nigeria.
2012 IFRA-in-Ghana Call for Field Research Proposals : Deadline extented
The French Embassy in GHANA & IFRA-Nigeria are giving out 10 grants for fieldwork in the Social Sciences and Humanities in Ghana. This is only for MA/MPhil Ghanaian students registered in any University in Ghana.
NEW DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS: MAY 15, 2012
Architecture : IFRA-Nigeria welcomes Sébastien Godret and Cyril Brulé at Ibadan
Sébastien Godret, organizer of architecture exhibitions, and Cyril Brulé, architect, were at IFRA from February 9-11, 2012 to take photographs of Ibadan in the framework of a large exhibition on African cities they are preparing with the association ArchiDB, in partnership with the city of Dijon and Burgundy. Out of our meetings was born a project to prepare and publish a book on Ibadan architecture and urbanism. Ibadan, one of the largest African megapolis, is a fascinating urban centre (...)
Society for Peace Studies and Practice Annual Conference and General Assembly
IFRA-Nigeria partners with the Society for Peace Studies and Practice to organize its Annual Conference and General Assembly - 7th, 8th and 9th March 2012 - Jaji, Kaduna State, Nigeria. From March 7-9, 2012, IFRA-Nigeria will participate in the 6th Annual Conference and General Assembly of the Society for Peace Studies and Practice (SPSP), organized at Jaji (Kaduna State, Nigeria) in collaboration with the Nigeria Army Peacekeeping Centre. Scholars, professors, PhD students and members of (...)
IFRA-Nigeria participates in the conference "Emerging Africa: moment or momentum? Critical Transitions"
The conference "Emerging Africa: moment or Momentum? Critical Transitions" is organised at Science Po Bordeaux by the Centre Emile Durkheim (CNRS, Science Po Bordeaux, Université Bordeaux Segalen), from March 1-2, 2012. IFRA-Nigeria sponsored the participation of Dr. David U. Enweremadu, one of her IFRA-Nigeria Senior Research Fellows from the Department of Political Science, University of Ibadan. He will present a paper entitled "Managing expectations: politics and policy in Nigeria". Dr. (...)
Chukwuemeka Nwokedi remembered: memorial lecture by Prof. Daniel Bach and comprehensive list of his publications
On September 22, 2011, IFRA-Nigeria supported Prof. Daniel Bach’s trip to OAU, Ile-Ife for a memorial lecture in honor of Professor Chukwuemeka Nwokedi (1952-2001). We now publish online the full text of the address given by Prof. Daniel Bach, together with a comprehensive list of Prof. Chukwuemeka Nwokedi’s publications : Lecture Emeka Nwodi’s Publications
IFRA-Nigeria Research fellow gets a scholarship to study in the Political Science Institute of Paris
Olusoji Ajao, junior researcher at the University of Ibadan and IFRA-Nigeria Research fellow, has been selected to join the program "Governing the Large Metropolis", in the Political Science Institute of Paris. He received an Emile Boumty scholarship for two years of study in the prestigious school. IFRA accompanied Olusoji Ajao during the application process. The file was then processed at the Embassy of France by Claire Hazoume, project manager for the promotion of Tertiary Education in (...)
IFRA-Nigeria participated in the network meeting of the Embassy of France in Nigeria
From February 7-8, 2012, IFRA Nigeria participated in meetings organized by the Embassy of France in Abuja. Many stakeholders of the France-Nigeria cultural and linguistic cooperation met under the chairmanship of his Excellency the Ambassador of France in Nigeria, Mr. Jacques Champagne de Labriolle. IFRA’s researchers presented the accomplishments, current projects, and research perspectives of the Institute for 2012. http://www.latitudefrance.org/Journees-du-reseau-culturel-a-Abuja (...)
Announcement : Update on IFRA-Nigeria 2012 International Conference, University of Ibadan
IFRA-Nigeria received 42 abstracts in response to the call issued in the framework of the forthcoming IFRA-Nigeria International Conference scheduled from July 3-5, 2012 on Patrimony, Memory and Identity in West Africa. A meeting between organizers is scheduled to take place November ending. We received 27 abstracts from Nigeria, 7 from France, 5 from Benin Republic, and 3 from Cameroon, Sweden and Romania respectively. Outcomes will be published on our website as soon as (...)
Announcement : IFRA-Nigeria/LSHTM Workshop of the History of Medical Research in Nigeria
Following our call for research proposals on the History of Medical Research in Nigeria, twelve (12) Nigerian scholars representing 7 different institutions were selected and participated in a 4-day workshop organized in IFRA’s premises within the Post Graduate School of Ahmadu Bello University at Zaria, from November 14-17, 2011. The lead discussant was Dr. John Manton from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, a leading expert in the field, accompanied by Dr. Gérard Chouin, (...)
IFRA-Nigeria gets a grant from the British Academy to strengthen scholarship in the history of medical research in Nigeria
In September 2011, IFRA-Nigeria together with the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) were awarded close to a 30,000£ research grant by the British Academy in the framework of the 2011 International Partnership Scheme to start a 3-year scholarly programme in the history of medical Research in Nigeria. The project is led by Dr. John Manton (LSHTM) and Gérard Chouin (IFRA-Nigeria). The project is entitled: “Medical Research, Development and Memory in Colonial and Postcolonial (...)
IFRA Nigeria Research Fellows
IFRA Research Fellows
The Body: IFRA Research Fellows is a group of Junior and Senior scholars affiliated to the (...)
Application for membership as Ifra-Nigeria Research Fellow
Membership is free. Application submitted will be reviewed by peers. Senior as well as Junior (...)
