About - The Nigerian Society for Financial Research

The Nigerian Society for
Financial Research

Nigerian Society for Financial Research is a multidisciplinary society consisting of scholars and professionals with keen research interests in finance and allied studies. It is a non-profit professional organization aimed at providing good forum for exchange of ideas and research findings among members in both theoretical and applied financial studies.

flag Aims & Objectives

The primary objective of the Society is to promote research and scholarship in finance and related studies with emphasis on major financial and economic issues facing Nigeria. It also aims at extending the frontier of financial research in the country through conferences, workshops, seminars, journals publications, and by providing research assistance to members.

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To conduct seminars, and conferences on topical financial issues affecting the country with the view to making appropriate recommendations.
To encourage serious research activities and promote scholarship in financial studies.
To publish reports and proceedings of seminars and conferences.
To publish a bi-annual journal known as Nigerian Journal of Financial Research and other bulletin as vehicles for disseminating research findings to members.
To source research and training grants for members to enhance their research capabilities.

Areas of
Research Interest

Nigerian Financial Institutions

Monetary and Financial Economics

Corporate Finance/Financial Management

Regulation of Financial Institution

Management of Financial Institutions

Investment and Portfolio Management

International Finance

Comparative Financial Systems

Capital Market Studies

Insurance and Actuarial Science

Marketing of Financial Services

Accounting

Public Sector Finance

Operational Research/Management Science

Management Information System & Computer Application

Financial Aspects of Development

Major Activities
& Programmes

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Annual International Conference

Bringing together researchers from across the globe to share insights on financial research.

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Quarterly Lectures

Regular educational sessions featuring leading experts in finance and related fields.

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Workshops

Hands-on training sessions to enhance research capabilities and skills.

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Seminars

In-depth discussions on specific financial topics and emerging trends.

Types of
Membership

Fellowship

Eminent Scholars with Ph.D and substantial research experience (10+ years as full member).

Full Membership

Scholars with Ph.D or M.Sc in financial studies with relevant research experience.

Life Membership

Full members admitted upon one-time payment of prescribed subscription.

Associate Membership

B.Sc/HND holders with minimum 2 years working experience.

Student Membership

Students of Finance and related disciplines in recognized tertiary institutions.

Annual Subscription Rates

Fellowship ₦50,000

Full Member ₦30,000

Associate Member ₦20,000

Membership
Entitlements

Formal Invitation to the Society's lectures, workshops, seminars, conferences, annual general Meetings etc.
Privilege to use the letters MNSR after their names to show their membership.
Election to the Fellowship of the Society, FNSR, after 10 years as full member.
Free Copies of NSFR letters, four times a year (March, June, September, and December).
Reduced registration dues at meetings and conference of the Society.
Discount on the purchases of Journals and Books published by the Society.
Considerable discount on page charges for articles published in any of the journals of the Society.
Grants and sponsorship at learned conferences following a successful application.

Publications
of the Society

menu_book Nigerian Journal of Financial Research

newspaper NSFR Quarterly Bulletin

article International Journal of Finance

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About NSFR

The Nigerian Society for Financial Research