Come to the Thursday Film Series' special screening of Speak Up for Freedom, a documentary by Clément Sibony. This event, in collaboration with MIST (Mission of Intervention and Sensitisation against Trafficking) and supported by IFRA-Nigeria, sheds light on the harrowing reality of human trafficking.

The post-screening discussion will be held by Dr Elodie Apard, researcher and board member of MIST. Together, we will explore the intersections of art, activism, and justice.

This event will take place on 24 April, 4 pm at Draper's Hall, Institute of African Studies, UI.

The National Museum of Unity, Ibadan and IFRA-Nigeria, cordially invite you to an Exhibition and Guest Lectures on the Notion of Heritage. Starting at 9am on 30 April, there will first be a guided tour of the Adebisi House and then a lecture by heritage scholars. 

Date & Time:  30 April, 9am

Venue: Adebisi House, Idikan, Ibadan

Audience: This event is open to all

The Embassy of France in Nigeria is implementing the French Government Scholarship Programme, "France Excellence" among which are the  "High-Level Scientific Stays" (SSHN), addressed to academic and research staff.

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On 15 April, we welcomed Dr Sa'eed Husaini from the Centre for Democracy and Development in Abuja  for our latest Methodological Seminar "On glass-eating priests and political party structures in Nigeria". Reflecting on his PhD research in Zaria and most of all Ekiti states, he highlighted how to manage positionality as a researcher in contact with political parties. Describing more specifically his own work, he also encouraged the attendants to question the dominant discourses of academia, which may not be as neutral as it appears.

Click below to read a full summary of the seminar!

Join us on 5 May at 11am at the National Museum Onikan in Lagos for the grand opening of our exhibition in collaboration with the National Commission for Museums and Monuments "Beyond the classical: unveiling the unsung". 

Part of our Nigerian Alternative Heritages project, it will display the forgotten artifacts of the Museum's archives, and shine a light on the diversity of Nigerian culture.

On 8 April we welcomed Dr Abiola Ayodokun, researcher and Information Retrieval Specialist with Nigeria Watch, for out latest Methodological Seminar!

In this highly interactive session, we delved into the topics of positionality, adapting to the local cultures and accompanied research.

Be published in a special double issue of two open-source, peer-reviewed journals : Sources and the Revue d'Histoire Contemporaine de l'Afrique!

The theme "Return(s) to Africa", evokes the migration of Afro-descendants to Africa, and its often undocumented dimensions.The question is a very current one as several African states are discussing and adopting laws to facilitate access to nationality for Afro-descendants.

Take this chance to present your research in a one-of-a-kind issue! 

Deadline: 15/05/2025

On 3 April, the lively parade of National Museum of Unity sensitisation rally passed through Ibadan. Through artistic performances, music and dancing, the Museum staff raised awareness of their work, and attempted to share culture and history with new audiences. 

This event was carried out as part of our Nigerian Alternative Heritages project.

Our Resource Center is now open, and makes available: academic litterature on Nigeria and West-Africa (new books available), a large number of grey litteratue and a digital Lab.  Venue: IFRA-Nigeria, Institute of African Studies, University of Ibadan. Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 9am-4pm.

The newest issue of Sources is out! Enjoy free access to this interdisciplinary, multilingual, open-access peer-reviewed journal.

This ninth volume titled “Varia” invites us to follow empirical approaches and the collection of material leading to original research on African societies.

We're happy to announce that the latest issue of the Cahier des UMIFRE, the review of France's international research institutes, is available!

This year the main topic is "What does the question of gender says about societies?" and features an article on our Life After Trafficking project. French speakers can access and read the Cahier in full below.