The Nigerian Branch of the International Law Association (ILA Nigeria) has announced the commencement of registration for its highly anticipated 9th Annual Conference scheduled to take place in Abuja from April 13-15, 2026. Early bird registration is set to close on January 31, 2026.

Themed Mitigating Economic and Financial Crime Risks in a Shifting Global Order: The Role of International Law, the conference aims to provide a platform for international legal experts, leaders in government, business, academia and private practice to exchange knowledge, experience and learn from each other on how to strengthen the implementation and application of international law to address illicit financial flows, money laundering and other corruption related economic and financial crimes, so as to advance sustainable development across Africa.

In a statement from the organizers, the conference is expected to foster forward looking solutions and international cooperation for addressing environmental and economic crimes in a manner that fosters sustainable development. The conference will feature keynote lectures, workshops, paper presentations, student debates and the President’s Dinner and Award Night.

Keynote Speakers and Special Guests: The conference boasts an impressive line up of distinguished speakers

  • Professor Damilola Olawuyi, SAN, President of ILA Nigeria and Chairperson, United Nations Working Group on Business and Human Rights
  • H.E. Dr. Fatou Bensouda, High Commissioner of the Republic of The Gambia to the United Kingdom, and Former Prosecutor, International Criminal Court (2012-2021)
  • Edward Harris, Director General of the Inter-Governmental Action Group against Money Laundering in West Africa (GIABA)
  • Professor Bolaji Owasonoye, SAN, OFR, Former Chairman, Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, and Coordinating Director, Proceeds of Crime Management and Illicit Financial Flows Directorate, Federal Inland Revenue Services, Abuja
  • Mohamed M. Malick, the United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Nigeria
  • Ambassador Aminou Akadiri, CEO/Executive Director, Federation of West African Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FEWACCI) and the Africa Union Business Council
  • Dr. Adesegun A. Akin-Olugbade, Founder and Managing Partner of Luwaji Nominees, Chairman, Uthica Capital

About the International Law Association

Founded in Brussels in 1873, the ILA has over 5,000 members across 45 national and regional branches worldwide. Headquartered in London, the association is current led by its global chair, Professor Christine Chinkin, FBA. The ILA promotes: “the study, clarification and development of public and private international law, the furtherance of international understanding and respect for international law.” The Nigerian Branch of the ILA continues to play a crucial role in advancing the study and practice of international law in Nigeria through conferences, lecures and seminars. Its membership ranges from lawyers in private practice, academia, government and the judiciary, to non-lawyer experts from commercial, industrial and financial spheres, and representatives of bodies such as shipping, chambers of commerce and arbitration organisations.

Conference Registration Details: information:  Register now to take advantage of the early bird rate.

To register, visit: https://ilanigeria.org.ng/9th or proceed directly to pay for registration via: https://selar.com/36zk396r60

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