Conference Agenda

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Session Overview
Date: Thursday, 14/Nov/2024
8:00am Buses departing from hotels for conference venue
Location: DePeace Hotel
8:45am
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10:15am
Thematic Session A1: Innovative Strategies for Sustainable Energy Transition in Africa
Location: Basement - University Auditorium
Chair: Maruf Sanni, National Center For Technology Management (NACETEM)
The session will start with the Chair providing an overview of the research agenda proposed in the AfricaLics Thematic Report on Sustainable Energy Transition in Africa after which the panelists will present ideas and challenges on sustainable energy transition from their own contexts.
Thematic Session A2: Agricultural innovation and digital solutions
Location: Faculty of Environmental Sciences Board room
Chair: Opeyemi Ayinde, University Of Ilorin
Scholars and researchers from different parts of the globe will present in this session and especially the International Center for Evaluation and Development (ICED) will showcase their research output on Agricultural Innovation and Digital Solutions.
10:15am
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10:45am
Tea break
10:45am
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11:45am
KN-02: Keynote Address
Prof. Rasmus Lema, UNU-Merit, The Netherlands - Title: The Green and Digital Transformations: Are there windows of opportunity?
11:45am
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12:15pm
Plenary Session
Dr. Yedilfana Setarge Mekonnen, Center for Environmental Science, Ethiopia - Title: Career Development and Funding Opportunities in Europe with Euraxess Africa Services
12:15pm
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1:15pm
Poster Session
Location: Multipurpose Hall of the University
 

Effect of Digital Financial Literacy Gap on Farmers’ Vulnerabilities Outcomes: Insight from the Nigeria Cashless Policy Enactment

MERCY FUNKE SALAMI, OPEYEMI EYITAYO AYINDE, DAVID AKANBI ITIOLA, KEHINDE KIKELOMO OSASONA, TIMILEHIN FARUQ LAWAL, AYOMIDE ABDULAZEEZ SALAWU



Bridging Pedagogical Affordances and Disciplinary Contexts: The Role of Institutional Support in Augmented Reality Adoption in Nigerian Higher Education

Olawale Sunday Koledafe, Paul Prinsloo, Kehinde Abdullahi



Gender Analysis of Climate Change Mitigation Practices among Rural Households in Ekiti State, Nigeria

Matthew Olufemi Adio, Segun Bamidele Fakayode, Omolola Eniola Ayorinde, Matthew Durojaiye Ayeni



Arabic Culture for Sustainable Development in Nigeria: Potentials and Challenges

Jamiu Saadullah Abdulkareem



Assessing the Impact of Entrepreneurial Health Education Programs on the Health Outcomes of female sex workers in Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria

Kafayah Adeola Jidda, Adijat Mojisola AbdulRaheem, Jamiu Tosin AbdulQudus, Qazeem Onaolapo AbdulRasaq, Adebusola Oluwatosin Oyeyemi, Oluwatoni Adeleke



Assessment of Youth Participation in Agripreneurship and Digital Financial Inclusion in Rural Nigeria

Kehinde Osasona, Opeyemi Ayinde, Mercy Salami, Veronica Ogunjobi, Yanmife Okunloye, Blossom Paul, Adeola Fayemi



HARNESSING STI INDICATORS FOR SUSTAINABLE INNOVATION AND DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION POLICIES IN NIGERIA

Rahila Christopher Wakawa, Sanni Maruf, Abdulhamid Usman, Sa'adatu Aminu Garba, Kazeem Abubakar, Aderonke Mary Ademola-Ajibade



EVALUATING THE IMPACT OF GOVERNMENT BUDGETARY ALLOCATIONS ON SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION (STI) OUTCOMES IN NIGERIA: A DECADAL ANALYSIS

Emeka Joseph, Aderonke Mary Ademola-Ajibade, Valentina Usang Thompson-Adewole, Oluwadamilola Ajuwon, Kazeem Abubakar, Rahila Christopher Wakawa



FARM MECHANIZATION INNOVATION CAPACITY AND RICE PRODUCTIVITY: EVIDENCE FROM SMALL SCALE RICE FARMERS IN KWARA STATE, NIGERIA.

Abiola Adebunmi Olarinre, Opeyemi Eyitayo Ayinde, Adedolapo Kemi Ajala



ASSESSMENT OF YOUTHS’ INVOLVEMENT IN SOILLESS FARMING ACTIVITIES IN OGUN STATE, NIGERIA

Mobolaji Omolabake Musa, Gbolagade Benjamin Adesiji, Adeseye Oluwasikemi Awoyemi, Manomsi Wasona Mallum



Causative Analysis of Industrial Growth and Alleviation of Multidimensional Poverty in Nigeria

Kelechi Nnamdi, Anthony Onah, Onyinye Mgbemena



MAKING A CASE FOR RESPONSIBLE GOVERNANCE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN SELF-DRIVING CARS

LOVE GBENGA-FABUSIWA



Socio-economic Determinants of Technological Capability among Informal Foodservice Operators in Southwestern Nigeria: An Exploratory Study

Funke Adedeji

1:15pm
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2:15pm
Lunch break
2:15pm
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3:30pm
C1: Innovation management in key economic sectors for Africa’s development (e.g. agriculture, manufacturing, services): prospects and challenges
Location: Basement - University Auditorium
Chair: R.A Gbadeyan, University of Ilorin
Discussant: Oluyemi Adeosun, Lagos Business School
 

SPECIAL ECONOMIC ZONE INCENTIVES, INNOVATION AND EXPORT PERFORMANCE OF FIRMS IN NIGERIA

John Adeoti, Olufemi Popoola, Joshua Afolabi



Assessing the Impact of Innovation Capability on Small Enterprises Survival During Crisis

Funke Susan Medun, Khaled Guesmi



Influence of Circular Economy Implementation on Financial Performance of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises in Nigeria

Caleb Muyiwa ADELOWO, Yusuf Opeyemi Akinwale

C2: Strategies and technologies to enhance Agricultural Innovation for poverty alleviation, resilience to climate change and its impacts.
Location: Faculty of Environmental Sciences Board room
Chair: Abdulazeez Muhammad-Lawal, University of Ilorin
Discussant: Adedamola David Adeyeye, National Centre for Technology Management
 

Technology and food security in Africa: can Artificial Intelligence adoption end the hunger crisis?

Fabrice Ewolo Bitoto, Edmond Noubissi Domguia, Paul Tadzong Mouafo



Does Biomass Value Web have any Impact on Household Livelihood Security? Evidence from Maize Farming Households in Nigeria.

Oluwafemi Oyedeji



Effect of Financial Innovation on the Use of Stress-tolerant Maize Technology: Area Yield Index-Insurance among Smallholder Farmers in Oyo State, Nigeria

Opeyemi Eyitayo Ayinde, Olubunmi Abayomi Omotesho, Sinmidele Mercy Jacob

C3: Appropriate policies for innovation and development in the era of Science, Technology, and Innovation Strategy for Africa (STISA), 2024, Agenda 2063 and the SDGs.
Location: Conference Room - Chemical Engineering Department
Chair: J.K Odusote, University of Ilorin
Discussant: Rendani Mamphiswana, University of Witswatersrand
 

FACTORS INFLUENCING AGRI-TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNED COMMERCIALIZATION IN PUBLIC GHANAIAN RESEARCH INSTITUTIONS

Rosalyne Naa Norkor Baddoo, Irene Susanna EGYIR, Akwasi MENSAH-BONSU, Yaw Bonsu OSEI-ASARE, Freda Elikplim ASEM, Caleb Muyiwa ADELOWO, Hanna PARK, Taeyoon KIM



Forecasting STI Indicators (Enablers) for Nigeria Using AI: Insights on Human Capital, Infrastructure, and Regulatory Frameworks towards STYIP

Kazeem Abubakar, Blessing Enyojo Momoh, Ukamaka R. Ugwu, Olushola Odusanya, Olalekan Akinbo, Ademola- Ajibade A. Mary, Rahila C. Wakawa



Health of the Innovation Ecosystem in South Africa

Amy Mutua, Stacey-Leigh Joseph, Geci Karuri-Sebina



The Effect of Adopting Meta-Standards on Firms Performance: Quasi-Experimental Evidence from East Africa.

Moges Tufa Adinew

C4: Climate Change and Innovation
Location: LNG Conference Room
Chair: Nkechi Izuogu, University of Ilorin
Discussant: Gregory Mvogo, Essec Business School of University of Douala
 

Reducing Climate vulnerability in Africa: is Technological innovation a solution?

Hermann Doel TOUKAM



Antecedents of Climate Innovation Adoption for Power Generation: A case of Households in Lagos State

Andrew Olatubosun Oriola, Adeyemi Oluwaseun Adepoju, Olalekan Aquila Jesuleye

3:30pm
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4:00pm
Tea break
4:00pm
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5:30pm
D1: Strategies and technologies to enhance Agricultural Innovation for poverty alleviation, resilience to climate change and its impacts.
Location: Faculty of Environmental Sciences Board room
Chair: I. Ogunlade, University of Ilorin
Discussant: Caleb Muyiwa ADELOWO, National Centre for Technology Management
 

Gender Analysis of Smallholder Farmers’ Involvement in Postharvest Management of Cassava in Kwara State, Nigeria

Deborah Adedoyin Olabode, Kemi Funmilayo Omotesho, Abimbola Lois Olabode



Understanding farmers' perceptions and factors determining the adoption of Good Agricultural Practices: Evidence from the Cashew nut Production in Côte d'Ivoire

NONLOUROU ZIE SILUE, RACHIDI ABOUDOU, CHIAPO CHRISTOPHE ADASSE, ALEXANDRE ASSEMIEN



Opportunities for Innovation and Social Inclusion in the Cashew Nut Value Chain: Evidence from Southwest Nigeria

Adeduntan Oluwaseyitan Segun-Olasanmi

D2: Innovation for social inclusion and conflict management.
Location: LNG Conference Room
Chair: Nimah M. Abdulraheem, University of Ilorin
Discussant: Ann Njoki Kingiri, African Centre for Technology Studies (ACTS)
 

Gender, entrepreneurship and innovation performance in Nigeria’s informal sector

Adedamola David Adeyeye, Festa N Okrigwe, Abiodun Egbetokun



A STUDY OF TECHNOLOGICAL ALLIANCE AND PERFORMANCE OF INDIGENOUS BAKERY INDUSTRY IN OSUN STATE, NIGERIA

ABIODUN ISAAC OYEBOLA, OLUFEMI ISAAC ABULOYE, FUNKE TAWAKALITU ADEDEJI



Women Entrepreneurs and Transformative Innovation within the 4th Industrial Revolution: Exploring Key Attributes and Characteristics of Women operating in Markers spaces in Nairobi and Johannesburg

Pamela Adhiambo Mreji

5:45pm Buses leaving from the conference venue to hotels
7:00pm Buses leaving hotels for conference dinner venue
7:30pm
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9:30pm
Conference Dinner
Location: DePeace Hotel
Dress code: African attire/ traditional dress
9:30pm Buses will take participants not staying at the hotel where the conference dinner is held back to their hotels.

 
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