Egwunwoke Chibueze Obi — Ladder Press Nigeria Limited, Ogba Ikeja, Lagos | ISA 22nd Annual International Conference (2025)
Whereas language is a constant in every community or environment; even the society at large, and so it is irreplaceable, since we have to communicate and exist and live, it could be said to be a social capital, as Igbo …
Ebele Eucahria Okafor — Department of Linguistics, African & Asian Studies, Faculty of Arts, University of Lagos, Akoka, Lagos, Nigeria, Oluchi Eugenia Nebolisa — Department of Linguistics and Nigerian Language, Alvan Ikoku Federal University of Education, Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria | ISA 22nd Annual International Conference (2025)
In Igbo society, motherhood has always been visualised as a sacred role for women, which all women are expected to embrace and imbibe as their ordained responsibility from God. Mother archetype entails giving birth, nurturing, raising children, home management, caregiving …
Chimezie Ann Okereafor — Task Systems Ltd, Lagos, Nigeria | ISA 22nd Annual International Conference (2025)
The convergence of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Big Data, and the Internet of Things (IoT) presents transformative opportunities in ICT management, enabling smarter workflows, predictive analytics, and resource optimization. AI enhances decision-making and automates processes, Big Data generates actionable insights, and …
Charles Uka — Maj Mega Projects Ltd, Lagos, Nigeria | ISA 22nd Annual International Conference (2025)
With the rate of unemployment towering high in the south-eastern part of Nigeria, lack of business and managerial skills or knowledge as well as fear of the unknown have crippled youths from venturing into private businesses that could have encouraged …
Chiamaka Ngozi Oyeka — Department of Linguistics, African and Asian Studies, University of Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria | ISA 22nd Annual International Conference (2025)
One of the outstanding features that mark Igbo culture is the kola nut. Traditionally, the kola nut goes through a ritual termed igo oji ‘the kola nut invocation’ before it is eaten. Research have been carried out by Igbo scholars …
Obiora Miracle — Project Manager, Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria | The 23rd Annual International Conference of the Igbo Studies Association (ISA) (2026)
Economic development and sustainability remain central to Nigeria’s long-term growth agenda, particularly amid rapid population growth, infrastructure deficits, and environmental pressures. This article examines the role of sustainable economic development as a framework for balancing economic growth, social inclusion, and …