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65th ANNUAL CONFERENCE ANNOUNCEMENT
16th – 18th September 2024
Venue: Abuja, FCT, Nigeria

Conference Theme: Socio-Economic Development in Nigeria: Imperatives, Implications and Impacts

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Background
Nigeria, Africa’s largest economy, is blessed with numerous human and natural resources. However, the country continues to experience several challenges that prevent its socio-economic development. Nigeria's need for comprehensive and sustainable development has never been more urgent than now as the country grapples with issues. Despite being a major oil producer, Nigeria still grapples with high levels of poverty (40.1%), inequality (35.1%), and unemployment (33.3%) [World Bank, 2023). The country also faces infrastructure deficits, particularly in the areas of power, transportation, and healthcare, which hinder its overall socio-development.

In recent years, there has been a growing recognition of Nigeria's need for socio-economic development in congruence with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the United Nations. This includes efforts to diversify the economy from its heavy reliance on oil, improve human capital development through education and healthcare, and enhance infrastructure to support economic growth and improve living standards (World Bank, 2023). Given these challenges and opportunities, there is the need for a comprehensive and coordinated approach to address the socio-economic development of Nigeria from broader perspectives and approaches. This requires collaboration among policymakers, researchers, practitioners, and other stakeholders to identify critical imperatives and develop strategies for sustainable and inclusive development in the country. A conference focused on these objectives can provide platforms for knowledge sharing, collaboration, and generating actionable insights to drive socio-economic development in Nigeria.

Conference Theme
The 2024 conference, the 65th in the series, seeks to dig deep into the imperatives, implications, and impacts of socio-economic development in Nigeria to provide broader and elaborate insights and recommendations for addressing the issues. The imperative, implications, and impacts of socio-economic development in Nigeria are critical considerations for policymakers, researchers, and practitioners. Addressing these issues requires a concerted effort from all stakeholders to create a sustainable and inclusive development path for Nigeria. This concept note aims to provide a platform for further exploration and discussion on this important topic at the NES conference.

Conference Objectives
The conference objectives for the socio-economic development in Nigeria may include exploring and discussing the key imperatives for sustainable socio-economic development in Nigeria, including economic diversification, human capital development (including migration and population dynamics), infrastructure development, and democratic dividends. It will further discuss the implications of socio-economic development in Nigeria, particularly in relation to sectoral development, poverty reduction, social inclusion/protection, energy transition, climate change, and environmental sustainability.

Furthermore, the conference aims to analyse the impacts of socio-economic development on Nigeria's economy, quality of life, and global competitiveness. It will offer insights and recommendations for policymakers, researchers, and practitioners on addressing the challenges and opportunities related to socio-economic development in Nigeria. In sum, it aims to create a platform for collaboration and knowledge sharing among stakeholders to promote sustainable and inclusive development in Nigeria.

Sub-Themes
Given the focus objectives and theme of the conference, the sub-themes include (but are not limited to) the following:
i. Socio-economic Development to Build Resilience against Economic Shocks (e.g. Climate Change);
ii. Social Protection, Value Chain Development and Food Security;
iii. Human Capital Development, Migration and Economic Opportunities;
iv. Unemployment, Demographic Shift and Perspectives in Job Creation ;
v. Blue Economy, Transport and Socio-economic Development Nexus;
vi. Foreign Exchange Market and Sectoral Development;
vii. Energy Transition and socio-economic development;
viii. Regional Integration, Trade Performance and Socio-economic Development
ix. Analysis of pathways for Nigeria’s long term socio-economic development
x. Finance, Financial Reforms, Inclusive Growth and Shared Prosperity
xi. Industrial Development in Africa and Socio-economic Outcomes
xii. Structural Transformation, Inclusive and Sustainable Development


Apart from these sub-themes, Special Sessions and Side Events by individuals and organisations within the central objectives of the conference are highly welcome. In particular, disciplines in economics, such as trade, energy, health, modelers, public sector, monetary, and so on, are encouraged to organise special sessions. Such Special Sessions and Side Events should include descriptions, objectives, presenters and the modalities for consideration via email (conferences@nigerianeconomicsociety.org.ng and copy editor@nigerianeconomicsociety.org.ng with the subject line NES 2024 Conference Special Session).

Format of the Conference
The conference is designed to feature many activities. There will be keynote and plenary sessions with lead paper presentations, discussions, and specialised concurrent paper presentation sessions. It would also include breakfast sessions with the private sector, public agencies and international development partners. Some stakeholders include the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation, National Assembly, Ministry of Budget and National Planning, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), NDIC, Development Bank of Nigeria, NNPC, Commercial Banks, Insurance companies, among others, will engage in policy round table discussions on different aspects of the conference.

Other interesting features of the Conference include opportunities for institutions, groups, and individuals to organise special sessions; induction for new NES members; social events (gala and cultural night), among others. The conference would also provide opportunities for employers to interface with final year and graduate students across Nigerian universities.

Submission Guidelines
We invite authors to submit Abstracts and panel sessions on any of the above sub-themes. The abstract should be in standard MS Word or PDF format and not be more than 700 words long, in Times New Roman font, 12 font, double line spacing. The submission should include the following in the order of listing: title of the research paper, sub-theme number, the names of author(s) and affiliations, JEL classification codes, overview, research objectives, and research hypothesis (where applicable), method of analysis, data sources, expected results, and references. Other required information is the corresponding author's email address and phone number (for jointly authored papers). Please note that any submission that does not adhere STRICTLY to these submission guidelines will not be considered.

Apart from individual abstracts, panel session proposals on topics relevant to the conference themes are invited. Such panel session proposals should include a session title, a brief description of the session (maximum 150 words), and concept notes of each proposed presentation (average of 3 with about 500 words, including details of the speakers and presentation papers).

Publication Opportunities
High-quality papers will be considered in the Nigerian Journal of Economic and Social Studies (NJESS), the flagship publication of the Nigerian Economic Society established in 1959. Other good papers will be considered in the 2024 Conference Proceedings.

Important Deadlines
Deadline for submission of Abstracts: April 30, 2024
Notification of acceptance of papers: May 30, 2024
Deadline for submission of full papers: July 30, 2024

The Abstract should be submitted electronically to https://forms.gle/vLFEjgbFWMDh2BxH9. For further information on the conference, please visit the NES website: https://www.nigerianeconomicsociety.org.ng/ or email conferences@nigerianeconomicsociety.org.ng and copy editor@nigerianeconomicsociety.org.ng with the subject line NES 2024 Conference.

Conference Fees
NES Members
? 35,000 for early Registration before July 31, 2024
? 40,000 for late Registration after July 31, 2024
? 45,000 for registration at the conference

Non-NES Members
? 40,000 for early Registration before July 31, 2024
? 45,000 for late Registration after July 31, 2024
? 50,000 for registration at the conference

Postgraduate Students
? 25,000 for early Registration before July 31, 2024
? 30,000 for late Registration after July 31, 2024

NESA Members
? 10,000 for early Registration before July 31, 2024
? 20,000 for late Registration after July 31, 2024

NES Bank Account Number:
Bank: First Bank Plc
Account Number: 2000040301
Account Name: The Nigerian Economic Society

Please forward the evidence of payment indicating the payee details and category paid for to account@nigerianeconomicsociety.org.ng (and copy conferences@nigerianeconomicsociety.org.ng). The conference fee covers conference materials, tea and lunch breaks during the conference days.

For more information on the Nigerian Economic Society, visit https://www.nigerianeconomicsociety.org.ng/


Prof Adeola Adenikinju
President, NES

Prof Evans Osabuohien
Co-Conference Editor & NJESS Associate Editor

Dr Oluwafemi M. Adeboje
Publicity Secretary, NES

Prof Douglason Omotor
Editor, NJESS

Prof Yelwa Mohammed &
Dr Ekundayo Mesagan
(Associate Editors)

Dr Frank I. Ogbeide
National Secretary, NES


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Wed, January 31, 2024


2023 NES PhD THESIS COMPETITION WINNERS

The Nigerian Economic Society

It is with great pleasure that The Nigerian Economic Society (NES) presents the winners of the NES PhD Theses Award 2023.

For this notable accomplishment, we heartily congratulate Drs. Oluwatosin Edafe, Haji RAUFF Saliu Adejare and Ibrahim Umar Bambale.

#NES #2023PhDAward #ScholarsInEconomics #PhDDegree

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Thu, November 16, 2023


NIGERIAN ECONOMIC SOCIETY: PRESS RELEASE

The Nigerian Economic Society Elects New Governing Council Members During Its 64th Annual Conference, 2023


The Nigerian Economic Society (NES) is pleased to announce the formation of a new Governing Council during its Annual General Meeting (AGM) that took place on October 12, 2023 at the Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Conference Centre in Abuja.

The new Council comes on the heels of the NES's highly successful National Conference, held under the theme "Building Resilience for Transformational Recovery." The Conference, featuring influential economists, policymakers, and thought leaders, provided a platform for discussing innovative strategies for fostering resilience and transformational recovery in Nigeria's economic landscape. His Excellency, Vice President Kashim Shettima (GCON), represented by Dr. Tope Fasua, the Special Adviser on Economic Affairs in the office of the Vice President, shared insights on government’s innovative efforts at tackling pressing emerging issues within the Nigerian economy.

A total of sixteen (16) distinguished individuals within the NES membership were elected into the Society’s Executive Governing Council for the 2023-2025 tenure, and they include:

1. President: Prof. Adeola F. Adenikinju

2. Vice Presidents: Dr. Baba Y. Musa; &
Prof. Stella I. Madueme

3. National Secretary: Dr. Frank I. Ogbeide

4. Assistant Secretary: Dr. Victor Akidi

5. Editor: Prof. Douglason G. Omotor

6. Associate Editors: Prof. Evans Osabuohien;
Prof. Mohammed Yelwa; &
Dr. Ekundayo P. Mesagan

7. Business Manager: Dr. Idris M. Idris

8. Publicity Secretary: Dr. Oluwafemi M. Adeboje

9. Internal Auditor: Dr. Emeka Obi

10. Ex-Officio: Prof. Ummu Ahmed Jalingo;
Dr. Rislanudeen Muhammad;
Dr. Emeka Osuji; &
Prof. Aliyu R. Sanusi

The Society extends its gratitude to members who participated in the Conference and AGM, and warmly congratulates the newly elected Council Members. The reconstituted Council, as always, remains poised to playing pivotal role in proffering useful advisory services, as part of an enlarged strategy to addressing national economic challenges, fostering resilience, and facilitate transformational recovery in Nigeria.

The Nigerian Economic Society, which remains at the forefront of economic discourse and policy formulation in Nigeria, is a non-profit organisation dedicated to the advancement of economic knowledge, research and policy development in Nigeria. Established in 1957, the NES has played a significant role in shaping economic discourse and policy in the country; contributing to the nation's economic development and growth. The success of the Conference and the smooth transitioning of the Executive Council reinforces the Society's role as a vital platform for thought leadership, research, knowledge-exchange, and collaborative initiatives to drive the NES's mission forward and help shape the economic future of Nigeria.


Dr. Frank I. Ogbeide
(National Secretary)
October 13, 2023

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Mon, October 16, 2023

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