of African Science and Indigenous Knowledge Systems.
We encourage research that explores the interconnections between
indigenous and endogenous science and anticipate that a more holistic
interpretation of Africa's past and present would result from such activity.
Recent Small Grant Recipients
| Samuel Gwimbe | samuelgwimbe@yahoo.com | Towards a comparative survey of terraces in Yil Ngas and Gwoza, Nigeria |
| Moses Ziri | moseszira@yahoo.com | Traditional chemical processes with reference to Nigerian textiles |
| Kayode Animasaun | adekay3_ani@yahoo.co.uk | Nigerian Film |
| African American Parents Forum, New Britain | ||
To give supplementary grants towards the above projects
please contact the recipients directly at the email addresses indicated.
CONFERENCE ON AFRICAN SCIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE SYSTEMS
NASARAWA STATE UNIVERSITY, KEFFI, NIGERIA;
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a. Accommodation
There is a wide
range of accommodation available in Keffi. Because of the
proximity of Keffi to participants
may also commute to Keffi from Abuja. Those interested in
lodging in The cost of hotel accomodation is US$50 and above. b. TravelThe link to Keffi is
Abuja can also be reached from Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos. There are many local flights from Abuja or Keffi and the conference venue in Keffi. Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport is serviced by Lufthansa, British Airways, Virgin and KLM. Flights are cheaper when bookings are made well in advance. c. VisasAll non-Nigerian passport holders require a visa to enter
not less than 3 months prior to your traveling date. The Department will send invitation letters to facilitate visa applications. d. Conference Location and VenueNasarawa State University Keffi, is the conference location and venue. It is a new University established by northern This conference will be the second conference. The first one was organized in June 2004. It attracted participants from other African countries, North
America and e. Dress and ClimateOctober is the tail end of the rainy season and the beginning of the dry season. Participants are advised to bring with them light wear for the period. f. Tours to Historic SitesWe have arranged to
visit some historic places in interested. The tour of Abuja is a day visit and will cost US$100. The tour to Jos, inclusive of accommodation for a night, will cost US$200. g. Conference Registration FeeThe registration fee for participants from outside of Africa is $100. U.S. or $160. U.S.The higher rate includes transport from Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport, Abuja, as well as transportto and from the participant's hotel in Abuja or Keffi - on arrival and on the day of departure.The registration fee for participants within Africa is 5,000 naira.h. Organizing Committee Dr. Olayemi
Akinwumi Professor of History
and Dean Faculty of Arts, Nasarawa University, Keffi,
Nigeria. Phone: ++234-8035041607 E-mail: conferenceoctober@yahoo.com Adoyi Onoja Department of History Phone: ++234-8045183052 E-mail: conferenceoctober@yahoo.com
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