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About the Conference

The Faculty of Economics and Management Sciences, Bayero University Kano, will host its 5th International Conference and Doctoral Colloquium from Tuesday, 3rd to Thursday, 5th November, 2026, at the CBN Centre of Excellence, New Campus, Bayero University, Kano. The conference is themed "Sustainable Governance and the Green Economy: Strategies for Addressing Insecurity and Promoting Inclusive Development in Africa," and will bring together researchers, academics, doctoral candidates, and practitioners to explore pathways toward sustainable governance and inclusive growth across Africa.

Organizer
Faculty of Economics and Management Sciences
Conference Dates
3–5 November 2026
Venue
CBN Centre of Excellence, New Campus, Bayero University, Kano
Contact
icdc.fms@buk.edu.ng

Distinguished Guests & Speakers

Prof. Haruna Musa
Prof. Haruna Musa
Chief Host, Vice Chancellor Bayero University, Kano View Profile
Prof. Muhammad Aminu Isa
Prof. Muhammad Aminu Isa
Host, Dean , Faculty of Economics and Management Sciences, Bayero University, Kano View Profile
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Important Dates

30 Sep 2026
Abstract Submission

Last day to submit your abstract for consideration.

15 Oct 2026
Full Paper Submission

Deadline for complete manuscript submission.

3 Nov 2026
Registration Deadline

Final deadline for participant registration and payment.

3–5 November 2026
Conference

CBN Centre of Excellence, New Campus, Bayero University, Kano

Call for Papers

We invite submissions across twenty sub-themes covering accounting and governance, business and entrepreneurship, economics and finance, and public policy and sustainability. The Early Bird Registration deadline is 31st August 2026, the Abstract Submission deadline is 30th September 2026, and the Full Paper Submission deadline is 15th October 2026, with all submissions made online via the Conference Portal. Authors of outstanding papers will be invited to submit their work for peer-reviewed publication in the Faculty's and Departmental Journals.

Submission Guidelines

  • Abstracts: max 250 words, 3–5 keywords; indicate track and paper type (theoretical/empirical/methods/practice)
  • Full papers: 6000 words (including references), APA 7th Edition
  • Format: Times New Roman 12pt, 1.5 Line Spacing, Word Document (.docx)
  • Review process: Blind peer-review with anonymized manuscript
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Conference Sub-Themes

  • Climate Change, Environmental Degradation, Conflict Resilience, and Sustainable Communities
  • Corporate Governance, Sustainability Reporting (ESG), and Accounting Ethics for Sustainable Development
  • Digital Accounting Systems, Artificial Intelligence, and Financial Innovation for Sustainable Development
  • Digital Governance, Public Policy Innovation, Peacebuilding, and Security Governance
  • Digital Transformation, Business Intelligence, and Competitive Advantage in the Green Economy
  • ...and 15 more sub-themes
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Registration Fees

Choose the category that suits you. Early registration is encouraged to secure your spot.

Doctoral Colloquium
Regular Current Aug 1–Nov 3, 2026
₦15,000
Foreign Participants
Regular Current Aug 1–Nov 3, 2026
$50 ≈ ₦68,159
Physical Attendance
Early Bird Current Aug 1–Aug 31, 2026
₦35,000
Regular Sep 1–Nov 3, 2026
₦40,000
Students
Regular Current Aug 1–Nov 3, 2026
₦25,000
Virtual Attendance
Regular Current Aug 1–Nov 3, 2026
₦25,000
Workshop Registration
Regular Current Aug 1–Nov 3, 2026
₦10,000
Conference Registration
₦25,000

Registration fee for conference attendees (non-presenters)

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