ILA Nigeria Announces three Innovative Advanced Certificate Courses in International Law for 2026
To advance the study, clarification and development of international law, the International Law Association (Nigeria Branch) is proud to announce its training schedule for 2026 with three innovative Certificate of Advanced Studies in International Law courses.
CERTIFICATE OF ADVANCED STUDIES IN INTERNATIONAL TRADE LAW/AFCFTA LAW AND POLICY
Date: April 13-16, 2026
Time: 9:00 am Daily.
Venue: National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS)
Piwayi District,Off Umaru Musa Yar’adua Express Way, Airport Road Abuja.
Kindly register via this link: ilanigeria.org.ng/casilaft
This advanced certificate course is organized by the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS) and the International Law Association (ILA), in collaboration with the Nigerian Bar Association Institute for Continuing Legal Education (NBA-ICLE). NILDS is the apex capacity building and research agency for Nigeria’s National Assembly, established by the NILS Act of 2011 (amended in 2017 to cover democratic studies).
Given the importance of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) to state parties like Nigeria, through its strategic aims to create a single, unified market access across the continent, boost intra-African trade, promote economic diversification and industrialization, attract foreign direct investment, protect creativity and innovation, and reduce poverty, it is essential for all key stakeholders to understand how to maximize the full value of AfCFTA for national development.
The course will focus on the core sources and principles of international trade law, the practical challenges that limit their effective design and implementation especially in the context of AfCFTA; as well as innovative approaches and skillsets required to negotiate win-win international trade instruments in an increasingly globalized world. The course will also address hot topics and trends that are particularly important for Nigeria, including treaty implementation, trade remedies and dispute settlement.
The course is composed of intensive in-class sessions and free participation for registered course participants at the ILA Nigeria International Law Conference on illicit financial flows.
2. CERTIFICATE OF ADVANCED STUDIES IN INTERNATIONAL LAW AND FRAUD INVESTIGATION
Date: April 13-14, 2026
Time: 9:00am Daily
Venue: : National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS)
Piwayi District,Off Umaru Musa Yar’adua Express Way, Airport Road Abuja.
Kindly register via this link: ilanigeria.org.ng/casilfi
This advanced certificate course is organized by the Chartered Institute of Forensics and Certified Fraud Investigators of Nigeria (CIFCFIN) and the International Law Association (ILA), in collaboration with the Nigerian Bar Association Institute for Continuing Legal Education (NBA-ICLE). CIFCFIN was established in 2022, as Nigerian’s apex institution dedicated to regulating and promoting forensic and fraud investigation practice in Nigeria. Chartered by the CIFCIN Establishment Act, 2022, CIFCFIN aims to provide a formidable platform for training, supervision and regulation of the professional practice of forensics and fraud investigation in all ramifications.
Given the importance of international law to national development, it is essential for key stakeholders in government, private practice, academia, and students to understand key multilateral agreements that, through their effective implementation, can accelerate fraud detection and corruption prevention, especially in critical economic sectors such as mining, oil and gas, banking, finance and alternative dispute resolution amongst others.
This advanced certificate course will focus on the core sources and principles of international law relating to fraud detection, the practical challenges that limit their effective design and implementation especially in the context of fraud investigation and prevention; as well as innovative approaches and skillsets required to negotiate win-win international instruments in an increasingly globalized world. The course will also address hot topics and trends that are particularly important for Nigeria, including anti-money laundering, proceeds of crime management, illicit financial flows and inter-agency synergy.
The course is composed of intensive in-class sessions and free participation for registered course participants at the ILA Nigeria International Law Conference on illicit financial flows.
CERTIFICATE OF ADVANCED STUDIES IN INTERNATIONAL LAW AND DIPLOMACY (WITH FOCUS ON INTERNATIONAL FINANCE AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT)
Date: July 20-24, 2026
Time: 9:00 am Daily.
Venue: Nigerian Institute of Advanced Legal Studies (NIALS)
Supreme Court of Nigeria Complex, Three Arms Zone, FCT, Abuja.
Kindly register via this link: ilanigeria.org.ng/casil
Now in its fourth edition, this advanced certificate course is organized by the Nigerian Institute of Advanced Legal Studies (NIALS) and the International Law Association (ILA), in collaboration with the Nigerian Bar Association Institute for Continuing Legal Education (NBA-ICLE). NIALS was established in March 1979, as Nigerian’s apex Institution for research and advanced studies in law. The Institute is also accredited to offer Mandatory Continuing Legal Education for Lawyers.
Given the importance of international law to national development, it is essential for key stakeholders in government, foreign missions, private practice, academia, and students to understand key multilateral agreements that, through their effective implementation, can accelerate sustainable development, specifically on issues related to foreign direct investments, regional economic integration, human rights, peace and security, climate change and environmental protection, Artificial Intelligence, management of new technologies, economic diplomacy, development financing, and alternative dispute resolution amongst others.
The 2026 edition will focus on diplomacy and development and is designed to provide an in-depth examination of the core sources and principles of international law, the practical challenges that limit their effective design and implementation especially in the context of developing economies; as well as innovative approaches and diplomatic skillsets required to negotiate win-win international instruments in an increasingly globalized world. The course will also address hot topics and trends that are particularly important for Nigeria, including transfer of technology, the role of public-private partnerships in key economic sectors, business and human rights, and corporate social responsibility.
Certificates
Participants shall receive a Certificate of completion, as well as 1 CPD point of the Nigerian Bar Association-ICLE, upon conclusion of any of the courses.
Should you have any questions concerning the course, please do not hesitate to contact Moronkeji Kolawole: 08140000988, info@ila-nigeria.org.ng