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SUMMARY:CEPDeR’s National Budget Roundtable & Panel Discussion (NBR2026)
DESCRIPTION:Theme: National Budgeting\, Artificial Intelligence\, and Human Capital Development \n\nIntroduction\n\nThe National Budget Roundtable and Panel Discussion (NBR) — an annual flagship event of the Centre for Economic Policy and Development Research (CEPDeR) at Covenant University — continues to provide a vital platform for dialogue on Nigeria’s fiscal direction and socio-economic development. \nThis year’s edition\, themed “National Budgeting\, Artificial Intelligence and Human Capital Development\,” addresses a timely and forward-looking topic. As the world embraces the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI)\, the 2026 National Budget offers Nigeria an opportunity to rethink how technology and fiscal policy can work together to build a more productive\, skilled\, and future-ready population. \nAt a time when digital technologies are reshaping industries\, education\, and governance\, this conversation aims to explore how the national budget can be used as a strategic tool to strengthen human capital and enhance public service delivery through responsible AI integration. \n\n Event Overview\n\nThe National Budget Roundtable (NBR) has\, over the years\, evolved into one of CEPDeR’s most significant thought-leadership events\, engaging policymakers\, academics\, development partners\, and industry players in critical conversations about Nigeria’s economic future. \nThe 2026 edition seeks to unpack how artificial intelligence can drive smarter fiscal management and unlock new pathways for human development. The discussions will revolve around using the national budget to fund education\, innovation\, and capacity-building initiatives that empower Nigerians to thrive in a rapidly changing world. \nBy focusing on the intersection between AI and human capital development\, NBR2026 will shed light on how Nigeria can align its fiscal priorities with global trends in digital transformation and sustainable growth. \n\n Event Details\n\nEvent: National Budget Roundtable (NBR2026)\nTheme: National Budgeting\, Artificial Intelligence and Human Capital Development\nDate: Thursday\, April 2nd\, 2026\nTime: 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM (GMT+1)\nVenue: CUCRID Auditorium\, Covenant University\, Canaanland\, Ota\, Ogun State\nOrganized by: The Centre for Economic Policy and Development Research (CEPDeR)\, Covenant University\, in collaboration with partner institutions and research networks.\nExpected Participants: Government officials\, academics\, business leaders\, civil society representatives\, international development partners\, and the media. \n\n Event Objectives\n\nThe roundtable aims to: \n\nHighlight the Role of the National Budget in Human Capital Transformation: Examine how fiscal allocations can foster AI adoption in education\, health\, and public administration.\nPromote Data-Driven Fiscal Governance: Explore how AI can improve budget transparency\, enhance decision-making\, and track expenditure efficiency.\nDiscuss the Interface between Technology and Human Development: Identify how AI can be applied to bridge learning gaps\, boost productivity\, and reduce inequalities in access to opportunities.\nEncourage Collaboration for Digital Growth: Foster dialogue among stakeholders on aligning national budgets with Nigeria’s digital economy and workforce development goals.\n\n\n Rationale for the Theme\n\nAround the world\, artificial intelligence is redefining productivity\, innovation\, and governance. For a developing country like Nigeria\, AI offers immense potential to reshape how resources are planned\, allocated\, and managed. \nThe 2026 National Budget comes at a crucial juncture\, where technology-driven transformation must go hand in hand with strategic investment in people. By prioritizing education\, digital literacy\, and innovation\, the national budget can help position Nigeria’s workforce to adapt to automation and seize opportunities in the knowledge economy. \nIntegrating AI into fiscal and developmental planning can also improve efficiency in tax administration\, project monitoring\, and social program targeting. More importantly\, it can serve as a catalyst for inclusive innovation — ensuring that every Nigerian benefits from the country’s digital advancement. \n\n Key Discussion Areas\n\nThe roundtable will engage participants around the following themes: \n\nArtificial Intelligence and Fiscal Innovation: Leveraging AI for smarter budgeting\, real-time expenditure tracking\, and improved public financial management.\nHuman Capital Development in a Digital Economy: Identifying priority sectors for budgetary investment in education\, skills\, and innovation.\nBridging Digital Inequalities: Ensuring that the benefits of AI and technological progress extend to underserved populations.\nInstitutional Readiness for AI Integration: Assessing the capacity of public institutions to adopt data analytics and AI tools for improved governance outcomes.\nPublic-Private Partnerships for Digital Empowerment: Exploring mechanisms for co-financing and implementing technology-driven human development projects.\n\n\n Expected Outcomes\n\nNBR2026 is expected to: \n\nDeepen understanding of the intersections between national budgeting\, artificial intelligence\, and human capital development.\nProduce a Policy Brief offering actionable recommendations on incorporating AI strategies into Nigeria’s fiscal framework.\nEncourage collaborative approaches to digital inclusion and technological capacity building.\nStrengthen advocacy for transparent\, data-informed governance practices.\nInspire a renewed commitment to human-centered fiscal policy design and implementation.\n\n\n Participants\n\nThe event will bring together a diverse group of stakeholders: \nGovernment Officials: Key leaders from ministries such as Finance\, Budget\, National Planning and various sectors who are responsible for shaping policies on fiscal governance\, technology\, and human capital development.\nAcademia and Researchers: Scholars and experts in economics\, artificial intelligence\, education\, and development studies\, contributing insights on how digital tools can strengthen fiscal efficiency and human capital growth.\nPrivate Sector: Industry leaders from technology\, finance\, and human capital development sectors\, whose innovations and investments are vital to Nigeria’s digital and economic transformation.\nInternational Organizations: Representatives from development partners such as the UN\, World Bank\, and AfDB\, supporting initiatives in digital inclusion\, human capital\, and governance reform.\nCivil Society Organizations: Advocacy and research-based groups focused on digital literacy\, economic inclusion\, and social development.\nMedia: Journalists and media houses covering governance\, technology\, and public policy issues. \n\n Previous Speakers at CEPDeR’s NBR and Policy Briefs\n\nPast editions of CEPDeR’s NBR have featured prominent policymakers\, academics\, and development practitioners exploring issues at the nexus of budgeting\, governance\, and sustainable development. These sessions have led to influential policy briefs that continue to inform national discourse on fiscal responsibility\, digital innovation\, and inclusive growth. \n\n Conclusion\n\nThe 2026 National Budget Roundtable provides a timely forum for reflection on how Nigeria’s fiscal strategy can evolve in an age defined by technological innovation and rapid change. \nBy bringing together experts and decision-makers to deliberate on the theme “National Budgeting\, Artificial Intelligence and Human Capital Development\,” CEPDeR aims to advance a national conversation on how the country’s budget can serve not only as a financial instrument but also as a driver of knowledge\, creativity\, and social transformation. \nAs Nigeria charts its course toward a more resilient and knowledge-based economy\, the insights emerging from NBR2026 will be instrumental in guiding policies that empower citizens\, modernize governance\, and position the nation for sustainable\, technology-enabled growth. \nRegister Here: https://bit.ly/CEPDeR2026NBR \nZoom details: https://covenantuniversity-edu-ng.zoom.us/j/85036304384?pwd=aE8NmzyK85SAroMpnUOtqKKje0oT2m.1 \nMEETING ID: 85036304384 \nPASSCODE: 495167 \n 
URL:https://cepder.covenantuniversity.edu.ng/event/cepders-national-budget-roundtable-panel-discussion-nbr2026/
LOCATION:CUCRID Auditorium\, Covenant University\, Canaanland\, Ota\, Ogun State\, Nigeria
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SUMMARY:CEPDeR'S SCHOLAR SEMINAR FEBRUARY 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Centre for Economic Policy and Development Research (CEPDeR)\, in collaboration with the Department of Economics and Development Studies\, invites everyone to the next edition of the CEPDeR Scholar Seminar. \nThis session will feature an engaging presentation on:“AI and Energy Supply Chain in Africa: Balancing Economic Efficiency with Social Equity.” \nThe seminar will explore how Artificial Intelligence (AI) is shaping Africa’s energy supply chains from production and distribution to monitoring and planning. It will also examine important questions around cost efficiency\, energy access\, fairness\, and inclusion\, especially for underserved communities. Participants will gain insights into the opportunities AI brings for improving energy systems\, while also considering the social and policy implications required to ensure equitable outcomes. \nStudents\, faculty\, and researchers interested in energy economics\, technology policy\, sustainable development\, and innovation in Africa are encouraged to attend. \nWe are honored to host Dr. Romanus Osabuohien\, a distinguished scholar and a research fellow in CEPDeR. \nEvent Details\n📅 Date: Tuesday\, 3rd\, February 2026 \n🕑 Time: 2:00 PM (WAT) \n💻 Venue: Hybrid (Physical & via Zoom) \n🔗 Zoom Link: https://covenantuniversity-edu-ng.zoom.us/j/83015134251?pwd=6aBXhZbpInvyb5lUrW9kH8Ha3f6U7Q.1 \nMeeting ID: 830 1513 4251 \nPasscode: 020340
URL:https://cepder.covenantuniversity.edu.ng/event/cepders-scholar-seminar-february-2026/
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SUMMARY:CEPDeR SCholar Seminar
DESCRIPTION:The Centre for Economic Policy and Development Research (CEPDeR)\, in collaboration with the Department of Economics and Development Studies\, invites the university community to the November edition of the CEPDeR Scholar Seminar. This session will feature Dr. Uchechukwu Okorie\, who will deliver an insightful presentation on “Government Agricultural Investment Spending and Agricultural Output in Nigeria.”\n\nThe seminar will examine the role of government agricultural investment spending\, its impact on sectoral productivity\, and the policy implications for sustainable agricultural growth in Nigeria. Students\, faculty\, and researchers interested in development economics\, public policy\, and agricultural transformation are encouraged to participate.\n\nEvent Details\nDate: Wednesday\, 26th November 2025\nTime: 2:00 PM (WAT)\nVenue: Hybrid – Floor 5\, CUCIRD Building\, Covenant University\nZoom Link: https://covenantuniversity-edu-ng.zoom.us/j/83194401225?pwd=XyQONO5sCS1kNMFanJJLB7baQwTqkc.1\nZoom Meeting ID: 831 9440 1225\nPasscode: 884344
URL:https://cepder.covenantuniversity.edu.ng/event/cepder-scholar-seminar-2/
ORGANIZER;CN="Covenant University CEPDeR":MAILTO:cepder@covenantuniversity.edu.ng
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SUMMARY:CEPDER SCHOLAR SEMINAR
DESCRIPTION:The Centre for Economic Policy and Development Research (CEPDeR)\, in conjunction with the Department of Economics and Development Studies Covenant University are pleased to invite you to another edition of the CEPDeR Scholar Seminar Series. \nThis session\, themed “AI-Guided Econometrics with Stata on WAMZ Data: An Estimation of ARDL on SURE Model”\, will explore the integration of artificial intelligence in econometric modeling\, focusing on the West African Monetary Zone (WAMZ) data and the practical application of Stata for dynamic model estimation. \nWe are honored to host Dr. Job Opue\, a distinguished scholar and econometrics expert and a senior lecturer at covenant university. \n📅 Date: Thursday\, October 23\, 2025 \n🕑 Time: 2:00 PM (WAT) \n💻 Venue: Hybrid (Physical & via Zoom) \n🔗 Zoom Link: https://covenantuniversity-edu-ng.zoom.us/j/81282743721?pwd=3pUKoyzUle9t2VHdbXSLzTQk6fVBa6.1 \nMeeting ID: 812 8274 3721 \nPasscode: 075380 \nWhy Attend? \n • Learn practical approaches to AI-assisted econometrics and Stata applications. \n • Gain insight into ARDL and SURE model estimation using real African data. \n • Engage with experts and peers on the evolving intersection of data science\, AI\, and economics. \nDon’t miss this opportunity to expand your research toolkit and strengthen your econometric skills. \n#Econometrics #CEPDeR #DevelopmentResearch #AIinEconomics #DataScience #CovenantUniversity #ResearchSeminar #EconomicsAndDevelopment
URL:https://cepder.covenantuniversity.edu.ng/event/cepder-scholar-seminar/
LOCATION:CUCRID Auditorium\, Covenant University\, Canaanland\, Ota\, Ogun State\, Nigeria
ORGANIZER;CN="Covenant University CEPDeR":MAILTO:cepder@covenantuniversity.edu.ng
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SUMMARY:NBR 2025
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URL:https://cepder.covenantuniversity.edu.ng/event/nbr-2025/
LOCATION:CUCRID Auditorium\, Covenant University\, Canaanland\, Ota\, Ogun State\, Nigeria
ORGANIZER;CN="Covenant University CEPDeR":MAILTO:cepder@covenantuniversity.edu.ng
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SUMMARY:2024 National Budget Roundtable and Panel Discussion
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URL:https://cepder.covenantuniversity.edu.ng/event/2024-national-budget-roundtable-and-panel-discussion/
LOCATION:CUCRID Auditorium\, Covenant University\, Canaanland\, Ota\, Ogun State\, Nigeria
ORGANIZER;CN="Covenant University CEPDeR":MAILTO:cepder@covenantuniversity.edu.ng
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