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Department of Business Administration

International Conference & Doctoral Colloquium on Management, Entrepreneurship, and Rural Finance (ICMERF-DC 2026)

Innovations in Management, Entrepreneurship, and Rural Finance for Sustainable Development in Emerging Economies

10–13 February 2026 ABU CBN Centre of Excellence, ABU Zaria

About the Conference

Africa-rooted and globally minded, the International Conference & Doctoral Colloquium on Management, Entrepreneurship and Rural Finance convenes scholars, students, policymakers, and industry to advance evidence-based solutions for inclusive, sustainable growth.

Organizer
Department of Business Administration
Conference Dates
10–13 February 2026
Venue
ABU CBN Centre of Excellence, ABU Zaria
Contact
icmerf@abu.edu.ng
Website
https://icmerf.org.ng/

Important Dates

13 Feb 2026
Abstract Submission

Last day to submit your abstract for consideration.

Within 24 hrs of Submission
Decision on Abstracts

Notification of abstract acceptance sent to authors. Check your dashboard frequently to track your submission steps.

13 Feb 2026
Full Paper Submission

Deadline for complete manuscript submission.

13 Feb 2026
Registration Deadline

Final deadline for participant registration and payment.

10–13 February 2026
Conference

ABU CBN Centre of Excellence, ABU Zaria

Call for Papers

Submission Guidelines

  • Abstracts: max 250 words, 3–5 keywords; indicate track and paper type (theoretical/empirical/methods/practice)
  • Full papers: 6,000–8,000 words (including references), APA 7th edition
  • Format: Times New Roman 12pt, 1.5 line spacing, Word (.docx)
  • Review process: Blind peer-review with anonymised manuscript

Conference Sub-Themes

  • Agricultural Finance and Value Chain Financing
  • Digital Financial Services for Underserved Communities
  • Digital Transformation and Business Innovation
  • Emerging Trends in Business & Management Research
  • Human Resource Management in the Digital Age
  • ...and 11 more sub-themes
Review Criteria

Originality & contribution to knowledge • Methodological rigour & validity • Relevance to theme/track & policy significance • Clarity, coherence, and quality of writing • Ethical standards and research integrity

Registration Fees

Choose the category that suits you. Early registration is encouraged to secure your spot.

Category Details Amount
Corporate Participants

Organizations and companies

₦75,000
Doctoral Colloquium

PhD students presenting research

₦15,000
Individual Participants

Physical & Virtual attendance

₦30,000
Student Participants

Both Virtual and In-Person

₦20,000
Payment Details

Bank: First City Monument Bank

Account Number: 8099701012

Account Name: Journal of Business Administration