9TH ANNUAL

CONFERENCE

2026

THEME:

Mitigating Economic and Financial Crime Risks in a Shifting Global Order:

The Role of International Law

13 -15 April, 2026

Abuja, Nigeria / Hybrid


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About the Conference


The International Law Association (ILA), Nigeria Branch, invites scholars, practitioners, policymakers, and students to its 9th Annual Conference, a premier platform for critical dialogue on international law and its evolving role in addressing global challenges.

The 2026 conference focuses on the urgent theme — “Mitigating Economic and Financial Crime Risks in a Shifting Global Order: The Role of International Law.” It will explore how international legal frameworks can effectively respond to emerging threats posed by transnational economic crimes, financial misconduct, and global instability.

In an era marked by shifting geopolitical dynamics, rapid digitalisation, and growing financial vulnerabilities, the conference seeks to re-examine international cooperation, regulatory standards, and enforcement mechanisms that promote transparency, accountability, and sustainable development.

This hybrid event will bring together international law experts, academics, government officials, industry leaders, and students to exchange ideas, share research, and propose actionable strategies for combating economic and financial crimes across borders.


Call for Papers

We invite original research papers that address, but are not limited to, the following topics:

  • Global Governance and International Cooperation in Combating Financial Crimes
  • Technology, Cybersecurity, and the Digital Economy in Financial Crime Prevention
  • Human Rights, Transparency, and Accountability in Global Financial Systems
  • Regional and Domestic Legal Frameworks for Economic Crime Control
  • Corporate Governance, Compliance, and the Role of the Private Sector
  • Emerging Trends and Challenges in International Economic Law

Publication Opportunity: Accepted papers will be published in the Scopus-indexed Journal of Sustainable Development Law and Policy (JSDLP). This provides an excellent platform for authors to disseminate their work to a global audience and contribute significantly to the academic and practical field of international law and sustainable development.

Submission Guidelines:

  1. Abstracts: Maximum 250 words
  2. Full papers: 6,000 – 8,000 words
  3. Referencing: OSCOLA format
  4. Selected papers will be considered for publication in the JSDLP.

Important Dates:

  • Abstract Submission Deadline: 15 November, 2025
  • Abstract Acceptance Notification: 06 December, 2025
  • Full Paper Submission: 30 January, 2026
  • Publication: Immediately after the conference

How to Submit:

Submissions should be sent via email conference@ila-nigeria.org.ng with the subject line “ILA 2026 Conference Submission,” with a copy (cc) sent to ibee@veritas.edu.ng, and godfreemathew15@gmail.com

Speakers

To be announced.



Technical Planning Committee

DR. GRACE PERPETUAL DAFIEL

Chair

ADAEZE ANAH

Secretary

DR IZU

Member

IBRAHIM MUSA MOHAMMED

Member

ERIC C. IBE

Member

NENRITWA GOTODOK

Member

STANLEY IBEH

Member

LAWRENCE OJO-GABRIEL

Member

GODFREE MATTHEW

Member

TOM UTOM

Member

COMFORT O ALLI

Member

MORENIKEJI KOLAWOLE

Member

Abraham Adediran

ABRAHAM ADEDIRAN

Member

Latona Ayodeji

LATONA ADEDEJI

Member

AYODEJI ASALA

Member

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