About
IFRA-Nigeria
IFRA-Nigeria is one the 27 Public Research Institutes under the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs based overseas. It was set up to promote research in the social sciences and the humanities, as well as enhance collaborative work between scholars in France, Nigeria, Cameroon, Benin, Togo, Ghana, Liberia, Gambia, Niger, Chad and Burkina Faso. First established in 1990, the Institute is operating from the University of Ibadan (Institute of African Studies)
Our team
Learn more about the people who carry out IFRA-Nigeria's research projects, activities and collaborations
Where we work
We promote research and collaboration between scholars in France, Nigeria, Cameroon, Benin, Togo, Ghana, Liberia, Gambia, Niger, Chad and Burkina Faso.
Our research areas
Discover our research topics and how we contribute to the social sciences and the humanities in West Africa
Our resource centre
Discover the scientific resources available for researchers and students physically and digitally
You will receive an update on our activities, future events and a number of academic opportunities for researchers in the humanities and social sciences in West Africa. The newsletter is published every two months.
Sign up here to receive invitations to our events held in Ibadan or Lagos, and to be added to our pool of researchers on West Africa.