Librarians’ Registration Council of Nigeria

The Librarians’ registration council of Nigeria is organizing a mandatory national workshop on elibrary as a tool for achieving the transformation agenda in Nigeria.

Date:22nd-27th November, 2015

Venue:University of Ibadan Library, Ibadan

Theme:eLibrary as a tool for achieving the Transformation Agenda in Nigeria

Subthemes:

  • eLibrary services and transformation of the education sector: an overview
  • step-by-step approach to setting up an eLibrary
  • Open access for eResources
  • ePublishing, including mechanism for access and pricing
  • eLibrary content management

Target Audience:Librarians, Information Scientists, Archivist, Document lists, Information Managers, Information Officers, Computer Scientist, Researchers, Teachers, etc

Registration Fee:N40,000.00 (covers conference materials, certificate, bag, refreshment, lunch, etc.

Mode of Payment:Payments should be made to the Librarians’ Registration Council of Nigeria (LRCN) through Bank of Nigeria Plc: Account No: 2019113517.

Contact Details:Dele Omotoso, 081300149, 08036239884. Email: website:

Invitation for participation at CON 2015 Lagos Conference

The Lagos Chapter of the Curriculum organization of Nigeria (CON) has been commissioned to host the 2015 Annual Conference by September 16th-19th, 2015 at the University of Lagos.

The theme of the conference is “Education, Culture and Values” while sub-themes include:

  • Education and Ethics
  • Education and Culture
  • Education and Attitudes
  • Teacher Preparation, Curriculum and Values

Abstract can be submitted to or not latter than June 30, 2015 while full papers are due by August 20, 2015.

For further information please contact Prof, Olufunke Lawal – 08023109243, Dr Gladys Esiobu – 08023243413 and Dr Oyenike Adeosun – 08033494453.

Norman E. Borlaug International Agricultural Science and Technology Fellowship Programme

The United States Department of Agriculture invites applications for Borlaug Fellowship program

United States Department of Agriculture invites applications for Borlaug Fellowship Program available for fellows from eligible developing and middle-income countries. Applicants are selected based on their academic and professional research interests and achievements, level of scientific competence, aptitude for scientific research, leadership potential, likelihood of bringing back, new ideas to their home institution, and flexibility and aptitude for success in a, cross-cultural environment. The U.S. mentor will later visit the fellow's home institution to continue collaboration. Fellows may also attend the annual World Food Prize Symposium, held each October in Des Moines, Iowa.

Study Subject(s): Fellowships are awarded for research and training focused on a wide array of agriculture-related topics, including agronomy, veterinary science, nutrition, food safety, sanitary arid phytosanitary issues, natural resource management, agricultural biotechnology, global climate change, agricultural economics arid agricultural policy.

Course Level: Fellowships provides training and collaborative research opportunities for generally scientists, researchers or policymakers who are in the early or middle stages of their careers.

Scholarship can be taken at: US A and applicant's home country (Applicants demonstrate their intention to continue working in their home country after completing the fellowship).

Eligibility: To be considered for the Borlaug fellowship Programme, candidates must:

  • Be citizens of an eligible country
  • Be fluent in English
  • Have completed a Master's or higher degree
  • Be in the early or middle stage of their career, with' at least two years of practical experience
  • Be employed by a university, government agency or research entity in their home country
  • Demonstrate their intention to continue working in their home country after completing the fellowship

Scholarship is open for International Students including Nigeria.

26th Annual National Conference/Workshop Announcement

The World Organization for Early Childhood Education OMEP Nigeria organizes a conference.

The theme of the conference is Early Childhood pathways to Sustainability with the subthemes Sustainability through

  • A highly effective workforce
  • Comprehensive, engaging play-based curriculum Model
  • Steam Education (Science, Technology/media, Engineering, Art Mathematics)
  • Facility Design and Responsive Classroom
  • System of Comprehensive Health and Wellness
  • Family Engagement, Cultural and Linguistic Diversity
  • Systems Building, Partnerships, Financing, Advocacy & Public Policy
  • Peace Education and Environmental Stewardship
  • Sensible Assessment, Teacher, Environment, children
  • Children's Right.

Registration Fee:N10,000, Student with valid ID: N5,000, Vetting Fee:N3,000

CALL FOR PAPERS

National Federation of the Blind (USA)

The International Council for Education of people with Visual Impairment ICEVI and the World Blind Union will be jointly holding their General Assemblies at the Rosen Centre Hotel in Orlando, Florida, USA, from 18th to 25th August 2016. The Theme of the ICEVI day is “Education for All Children with Visual Impairment: Beyond 2015’.

Venue:Rosen Centre Hotel, Orlando, Florida, USA

Papers are invited on all aspects of education for children and youth with visual impairment including, but not limited to the following:

  • Parent and family perspectives (e.g., building family support systems, the role of parents in education, parent impact on community, formation of parent groups)
  • Early intervention, early childhood care and education, and/or preschool education.
  • Awareness, creation, and advocacy in education of children with visual impairment.
  • Inclusion and inclusive educational practices
  • Educational equity for girls and women
  • Access and extracurricular areas, and the expanded core curriculum
  • Teaching mathematics and science

60th Annual Conference (Historical Society of Nigeria (HSN)

The department of History and Diplomatic Studies, University of Abuja announces its 60th Annual Conference.

Theme:‘Historical Society of Nigeria @ 60: The national Experience’

Date:11th-14th October, 2015

Venue:University of Abuja

Subtheme:

  • Theoretical and Methodological issues on History and Society
  • Lessons of History and the Good Leadership concept in Nigeria
  • History: Fact, Fiction or Reality? -History, Society and Development
  • Neglect of History and the Nigerian Experience
  • History and the Unfolding Reality of Nigeria
  • History, Leadership and Governance in Nigeria
  • History, Globalization, Security and Development in Nigeria
  • History, Ethno-Religious Conflict/ Crises in Nigeria
  • History, Federalism and Politics in Nigeria
  • History, Forced Migration, Refugee Issues and internal Displaced Persons in Nigeria.
  • History, Human Security and Climate Change
  • The study of History and Development in the 21st Century.
  • History, Education and National Development
  • History Education for self sustenance
  • Politics of Resources and Peaceful Coexistence in Nigeria,
  • Nigeria and her neighbors: Promoting good neighborliness
  • History, Religion and National Reality
  • The History of Labour Struggle and Workers Liberation in Nigeria
  • The Historical Society of Nigeria and the Emergence of the Left
  • The Role of History in Building the Students for a virile society
  • Other Sub themes considered relevant will be accepted.

Paper Submission:Abstract of not more than 300 words should be sent electronically to the following email: on or before June 20th, 2015. All authors should indicate their email address and phone number to help hasten communication.

Contact Info:Prof. C.B.N Ogbogbo- 08054676068, Dr. Philip Akpen- 08084099813 and Dr. Philip Afaha – 08035330806

18th Annual Conference and AGM (UFTAN 2015)

University French Teachers’ Association of Nigerian (UFTAN) announces its 18th Annual Conference and AGM.

Theme:Nigeria-France Interplay.

Date:8th-12thNovember, 2015

Venue:University of Ibadan, Oyo State

Subtheme:

  • Politics & Cultural Studies
  • Colonialism and postcolonialism
  • Foreign policy(ies)
  • Literature, Literary Theory and Criticism
  • French Studies in Nigeria
  • Language and Linguistics
  • French studies in Nigeria

Well researched and original papers are invited from participants. Papers to fall within the conference sub-theme. Author must adhere strictly to the conference theme and sub-themes. Maximum length of paper is 20 pages. Abstract of not more than 25 words to be submitted latest by 15th July, 2015 while full paper to be submitted not later than 15th September 2015. Submission to be made via Conference email:

31st Annual National Conference

The Nigerian English Studies Association NESA in collaboration wit the Department of English and Literary Studies Federal University Lokoja, Kogi State announces its 31st Annual National Conferences 2015 FULNESA.

English Language, Literature and National Transformation.

Theme:English Language, Literature and National Transformation.

Date:26th-29thOctober, 2015

Venue:Federal University Lokoja, Auditorium

Sub-Themes:

  • Language, Literature and Politics Conflict management, diplomacy, law, public administration, electioneering etc).
  • Language, Literature and the media (News reports, discussions & Interview, commentaries, films, music, sports the new media etc.
  • Language, Literature, and religion (sermons, prayers, incantation, prophesies, songs, rituals etc
  • Language, Literature, and Medicine (consultation, prescription, etc.
  • Language, Literature, and Culture (spousal communication, festivals – songs, dance, etc.)
  • Language, literature, and Education (teaching, learning, publishing, etc.

Abstracts of not more than 250 words in Ms Word format should be sent online as an attachment only to . Deadline 30th August, 2015.

Sexuality and Culture in Postcolonial Africa, Institute of African Studies, University of Nigeria, Nnsukka

Jointly organized by Institute of African Studies, University of Nigeria, Nnsukka and Society for Research and Promotion of Igbo Culture in collaboration with the Art Republic.

Theme:Gender, fashion and the Transmogrification of Sexuality

Date:November 20-22, 2015

Venue:University of Nigeria, Nnsukka

Sub-Themes:

  • Sexuality, Se and Morality in Postcolonial Africa
  • Sexuality and Gender Transmogrification on Post colonial Africa
  • Sex, Marriage and Procreation in African Culture
  • Sex, Sexuality and God/Religion
  • Sexuality and the family in Africa
  • Sexuality, Culture and Taboo in Africa
  • Sexuality and History in Africa
  • Sexuality and Politics in Africa

All submissions for abstracts and exhibition should be made by September 30, 2015.