10th U6+ Consortium of African Universities International Conference

Climate change is increasingly threatening urban systems, infrastructure, and information institutions, especially in developing areas where environmental vulnerabilities are more pronounced. Academic libraries, which serve as guardians of knowledge and research resources, are facing rising risks from climate-related issues like flooding, extreme heat, humidity, and poor environmental...

Africa’s Fifth Industrial Revolution (5IR) prioritizes inclusive innovation, citizen engagement, and human-centered development. However, for people living with HIV (PLHIV), persistent stigma continues to limit equitable participation in health systems despite existing legal and policy frameworks. This study examines the gap between anti-stigma policy and lived experience, highlighting...

This study examined the role of Community Outreach for Development and Welfare Advocacy (CODWA) in promoting good governance in Ilorin, Kwara State. The research focused on key governance indicators such as transparency, accountability and citizen participation and also assessed the extent to which CODWA contributes to community development and welfare improvement. The study adopted a...

This paper examines the role of media communication and language in political mobilization within the context of democratic governance. The study emphasizes that language is central to political communication, serving persuasive, informative, ideological, and symbolic functions that influence how citizens perceive political actors and issues. Drawing on theoretical perspectives such as...

The once revered and autonomous traditional institution in Nigeria in the precolonial era, with a sophisticated structure of governance and sustained statehood, has witnessed a systematic erosion of its power since the colonial era to the present. The examination of historical and contemporary assaults on Nigeria’s traditional rulership forms the central theme of this paper, while appraising,...

The rise of the Fifth Industrial Revolution (5IR) has generated scholarly curiosity in the relationship between technology, development, and social inclusion. Kenya's modern milestones in digital technologies have revolutionized communication, education, governance, and economic participation. In spite of this, the historical processes that shaped technological access and exclusion remain...

This paper explores the integration of traditional knowledge systems with Arabic and Islamic teachings in Northern and South Western Nigeria, highlighting the dynamic interplay between indigenous practices and Islamic principles. It examines how local cultural beliefs, practices, and social structures have adapted to incorporate Islamic teachings, leading to a unique synthesis that enriches...

Against the backdrop of Nigeria's emerging pre-2027 electoral discourse, this study examines how digital citizenship and political participation are constructed through a critical multimodal analysis of five political cartoons by Mustapha Bulama published on Facebook between April and August 2026. The study adopts a qualitative research design and integrates Kress and van Leeuwen's (2006)...

Using Liberian novelist Elma Shaw’s Redemption Road as a stepping-stone, this paper sets out to delve into the vexed issue of justice in the aftermath of war. The article argues that the advent of a lasting peace in war-torn countries oftentimes hinges on how powers that be elect to handle past wrongs and injustices. Contentious debates play out as to what to give precedence over: restorative...