Aims and Scope

LASU Journal of Multidisciplinary Nigerian Studies (LJMNS) is a peer‑reviewed scholarly journal dedicated to advancing rigorous, original, and policy‑relevant research on Nigeria within a multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary framework. The journal provides a platform for theoretically grounded and empirically robust studies that interrogate contemporary Nigerian realities while remaining attentive to historical continuities and global comparative perspectives.

The journal aims to:

  1. Promote high‑quality scholarship that deepens understanding of socio‑political, economic, cultural, technological, and educational dynamics in Nigeria.
  2. Foster interdisciplinary dialogue across the humanities, social sciences, education, law, management sciences, health, and technology‑related fields as they intersect with Nigerian studies.
  3. Inform public policy and practice through evidence‑based research and critical analysis.
  4. Amplify scholarly voices from Nigeria and the African diaspora, while welcoming global contributions with clear relevance to Nigeria.

Scope

LJMNS publishes original research articles, theoretical papers, systematic reviews, policy analyses, and scholarly commentaries in, but not limited to, the following areas:

Governance, public policy, and political economy in Nigeria
Education, human capital development, and curriculum studies
Sociology, demography, gender studies, and youth development
History, culture, language, literature, and the creative industries
Economics, entrepreneurship, innovation, and development studies
Law, human rights, security, and conflict studies
Public health, community health, and social determinants of health
Science, technology, digital transformation, and society
Environment, sustainability, urbanisation, and climate adaptation

Submissions must demonstrate methodological rigour, conceptual clarity, and explicit relevance to Nigerian contexts or comparative Nigerian perspectives.