Vodoun School of Economics (VoSE 2025) : A joint UAC-UNamur Research Training Initiative The Vodoun School of Economics is the result of a scientific collaboration between the University of Abomey-Calavi (Benin) and the University of Namur (Belgium) with the signing of the Collaboration Agreement between the Doctoral School of Economic Sciences and Management of UAC […]
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The African School of Economics, (ASE) Nigeria, yesterday, 21st January, 2025, held its inaugural orientation ceremony for its pioneer cohort of students. The event, themed \”Your Attitude is Your Altitude,\” took place on the university\’s campus and was attended by principal officers, faculty members, staff, and students. In his keynote address, the Vice Chancellor, Prof.
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Ireland’s Ambassador to Nigeria, Peter Ryan, visited the African School of Economics (ASE) to explore potential collaborations and partnerships. The visit, which was held on the 20th of November, 2024, highlighted the shared goals of promoting education, entrepreneurship, and cultural exchange between Ireland and Nigeria. The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Mahfouz Adedimeji, introduced the university, highlighting its
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The African School of Economics (ASE) recently hosted the Global South Arts in Health Week Nigeria Pavilion, facilitating a town hall meeting with key stakeholders to address pivotal issues within the arts and health sectors both regionally and globally. Attendees included Barr. Hannatu Musa Musawa, Nigeria’s Federal Minister for Art, Culture, and the Creative Economy;
INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE 2024 Theme: Cultivating a Culture of Peace Date: September 19 – 21, 2024 Time: 10:00 AM Venue: University Auditorium “The attitude of gratitude takes you to the altitude” – Vice Chancellor, Prof Mahfouz Adedimeji lectures on peace. Commemorating the United Nations International Day of Peace on September 19th – 21st, 2024, the Vice
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ASE Nigeria\’s Pioneer Cohort: Scholarship Empowers 200 Students We are thrilled to announce the successful launch of our university\’s pioneer cohort in Nigeria! In a landmark ceremony at the banquet hall, Presidential Villa, Abuja, yesterday, 200 talented students were awarded scholarships to embark on this exciting academic journey, made possible through our partnership with the
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ASE\’s founder and President, Professor Leonard Wantchekon participated prominently in the struggle to return the Republic of Benin to democratic rule 39 years ago. As a young man, he was a leader in the brave resistance mounted by students of the National University of Benin, against the oppressive regime of Mathieu Kérékou\’s Party of the
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Stellenbosch University (SU) awarded Professor Leonard Wantchekon an honorary doctorate on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. He received the degree of Doctor of Commerce (DCom), honoris causa, at the graduation ceremony for the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences. Wantchekon was recognized for his significant contributions to the fields of political economy, development economics, and economic
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ASE RECEIVES ITS LICENSE FROM THE NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES COMMISSION OF NIGERIA (NUC) AS A PRIVATE UNIVERSITY IN THE COUNTRY We are very thrilled to share that the African School of Economics (ASE) has just received its license from the National Universities Commission (NUC) of Nigeria to operate as a private university in the country. The
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The African School of Economics (ASE) has officially been announced as the Research and Implementation Partner for the country-wide INNOVATIVE STRENGTHENING OF SMALLHOLDER FARMERS AND PRODUCTIVE LAND RESTORATION project, which was set up by the African Union Development Agency – New Partnership for Africa’s Development (AUDA-NEPAD) in Nigeria, to mitigate the growing food crisis in
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