Upcoming: Findept 2026 Conference

VC Pro Chancellour Dean HOD LOC Chair LOC Secretary

Sub Themes

Subthemes:

  1. Digital Banking and Financial Inclusion in Nigeria.
  2. Fintech and Economic Growth in Nigeria.
  3. Artificial Intelligence and Modern Financial Services.
  4. Financial Literacy and Wealth Creation among Nigerian Youths.
  5. Sustainable Finance and Green Investment.
  6. Cybersecurity Challenges in the Finance Sector.
  7. Digital Currency and the Future of Banking in Nigeria.
  8. E-Banking Fraud and Customer Protection.
  9. Loan Default and Credit Risk Management in Banks.
  10. Green Financing and Environmental Sustainability.
  11. Renewable Energy Financing in Developing Economies.
  12. Climate Change and Financial Inclusion in Nigeria.
  13. Financial Inclusion, Poverty Reduction Strategies and Sustainable Development.
  14. Waste-to-Wealth Management and the Green Economy.
  15. Gender Equality, Sustainable Economic Development and Youth Restiveness.
  16. Financing Unemployment in a Globalised Economy.
  17. Oil Revenue, Corruption and Sustainable Development.
  18. Financial Inclusion and Women Empowerment.
  19. Financial Inclusion, Entrepreneurship and Unemployment Reduction in an Emerging Economy.
  20. Insecurity and Poverty in an Emerging Economy.
  21. Digital Finance and Poverty Reduction.
  22. Green Banking Practices and Sustainable Development in Emerging Economies.
  23. Investment Strategies in the Digital Financial Markets.
  24. AI and Automation in the Finance Industry.
  25. Entrepreneurial Finance and Innovation Ecosystem in Emerging Markets.
  26. Financial Reporting, Sustainable Finance for Business and Economic Development.
  27. Forensic Accounting in Public and Private Sectors in an Emerging Economy.
  28. Employee Engagement and Performance of Firms in an Emerging Economy.
  29. Monetary Policy and Sustainable Economic Growth in a Developing Economy.
  30. Public Sector Reform and Sustainable Development in an Emerging Economy.
  31. Corporate Governance and Sustainable Development.
  32. International Finance and Sustainable Development.
  33. Capital Market Innovation and Financial SDGs in Nigeria.
  34. Deepening Financial Inclusion Through Capital Market Instruments.
  35. Risk Management and Regulatory Oversight in Emerging Economies.

A New Pre-Conference Presentation and Review ProcessYou do not have to wait until conference day to present your work.Our new online process allows you to study the conference sub-themes, submit your paper and recorded presentation early, receive professional feedback, make the necessary corrections and complete the process before the conference.

01. View the Sub-Theme Discussions

Watch and listen to videos, articles and podcasts prepared by faculty lecturers. Use these discussions to understand the conference sub-themes and select the area your paper will address.

02. Submit Your Full Paper and Presentation

Send your complete paper through the designated email address.

Record your presentation as an audio or video and send it through WhatsApp or email. You can complete this process online from anywhere.

03. Receive a Fast Review and Early Feedback

Your full paper and recorded presentation will be assessed through our new online review process.

Professional comments, corrections and recommendations will be sent to you before the conference.

04. Make Corrections and Resubmit Early

Implement the feedback and return your corrected paper and presentation on time.

Participants who complete their corrections and resubmit before the deadline will have their work prepared for publication in the online conference proceedings.

05. Receive All Three on Conference Day

When you complete the process early, you will receive the following on the conference day:

  • Certificate of Attendance
  • Certificate of Presentation
  • Your published article in the online conference proceedings, including the publication access link

Start Early

Watch the discussions, choose your sub-theme, submit your work, receive feedback and complete your corrections before the conference.

Start early. Complete everything online. Be ready on conference day.

Highlights

2026 Conference

Keynote

Speakers

Mr. Kenneth Lekue, ACA
Honourable Commissioner of Finance, Rivers State

Dr. Peter Nwagor
Honourable Commissioner of Education, Rivers State

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Lead Papers Videos
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Lead Paper

Presenters

Prof. Ogbulu Onyemechi

Lead Paper 2

Former Vice Chancellor, Abia State University

Prof. Ogbulu Onyemechi

Lead Paper 1

Pro-Chancellor, Ignatius Ajuru University of Education

Mr. Collins Onuosa

Lead Paper 3

CBN Port Harcourt Branch Controller

Mr. Shaba Adefemi Adedayo

Lead Paper 4

NDIC Port Harcourt Branch Controller

Mr. Ebe Bernard

Lead Paper 5

Zonal Head, Securities and Exchange Commission, Port Harcourt

Barrister Ikechukwu Ogu

Lead Paper 6

Port Harcourt Divisional Head, Investments and Securities Tribunal

Host Information

Below

Department Of Finance:

Ignatius Ajuru University,Rumuolumeni, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria. 

Email: [email protected]

Email: [email protected]
Phone No: 08037103155

Key Contacts

2026

Prof. P. U. C. Agundu
Chairman
Tel: 08037757542
Dr. A. A. Nwosi
Alternate Chairman
Tel: 08055143689

Dr. D. C. Bulo
Secretary
Tel: 08037090917
Dr. N. Ojima
Tel: 08083404262

Key Dates

2026

Abstract Submission Deadline: 30th July, 2026Full Paper Submission Deadline: 10th September, 2026

Notification of Acceptance: 8th September, 2026
Conference Date: 14th–15th October, 2026

Registration

Information 2026

Account No: 1312430530
Bank: Zenith Bank PLC
Account Name: Department of Finance

Registration Information

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Chairman

Organising Committee

Prof. Hycenth A. Ajie, Esq.
Head, Department of Finance, IAUE

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Proceedings

On & Off-line
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Review

Process

Accepted papers will be published in the Conference Proceedings with ISBN.

Selected papers may be considered for publication in the IAUE Journal of Finance and Business.

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Paper Submission

Requirement's

Manuscripts should be written in English.

Length: 5,000–6,000 words, including references.
Font: Times New Roman, 12pt, double-spaced.
Referencing Style: APA 7th Edition.
Abstract: 250–300 words.
Keywords: 3–5 keywords.

Each manuscript should include:

  1. Title page
  2. Abstract
  3. Keywords
  4. Main text
  5. References

All submissions will undergo double-blind peer review.

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Send your acrticles to this email adress along with your receipts

Online

Proceedings

Once paper is accepted it will be published online immediately.

Hardcopy

Proceedings

Accepted papers will be published in the Conference Proceedings with ISBN.

Selected papers may be considered for publication in the IAUE Journal of Finance and Business.

Conference Paper

Presentations

Our phylosophy on presentaitons

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Presentation

How it will be done online

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Presenaton

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Conference Secretary

Conference Secretary

Zebulon Abule PhD

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Department

Contributions

Articles

On Sustainable Finance

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Information

Welcome to the Department of Finance at Ignatius Ajuru University of Education (IAUE). We are committed to fostering academic excellence, innovative research, and professional development in the dynamic field of finance. Our programs are designed to equip students with profound theoretical knowledge and practical skills necessary to navigate modern financial landscapes. With a forward-looking focus on critical areas such as digital banking, financial technology (Fintech), sustainable green finance, and corporate governance, we prepare our graduates to become ethical leaders, strategic thinkers, and impactful contributors to the global and local economy.