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Felix Oludare Ajiola | Arts and Humanities | Best Researcher Award

Lecturer at University of Lagos, Nigeria.

Felix Oludare Ajiola is a distinguished academic in African history, specializing in Nigerian social and political history, transnational crime, and nation-building. He currently serves as a Lecturer I in the Department of History and Strategic Studies at the University of Lagos, Nigeria. With an impressive academic background and a track record of impactful research, Felix is highly regarded for his contributions to African history, particularly his work on the socio-political dynamics of Nigeria. His research is focused on reconstructing historical narratives and understanding contemporary issues related to crime and governance in Nigeria and beyond.

Publication Profile

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Education Background

Felix Oludare Ajiola earned his Ph.D. in African History from the University of Ibadan, Nigeria, in 2021, where he also completed his M.A. in History (2013) and B.A. in History (2009). His academic journey has been marked by rigorous research and scholarly engagement in African historical studies, particularly in the socio-political history of Nigeria and the broader African continent.

Professional Certification

Felix has extensive teaching experience, having worked at the University of Lagos in various capacities, from Assistant Lecturer (2015–2019) to Lecturer II (2019–2022), and Lecturer I since 2023. He has also contributed significantly to research as a research assistant to prominent academics and legal scholars.

Awards and Honors 

Felix has received several prestigious awards, including the Rahamon Bello Best Ph.D. Thesis in African and Diaspora Studies Award (2021) and a Postdoctoral Research Grant from the French Institute for Research in Africa (2023). He also secured funding for historical research on Ipaye Balogun, a prominent 19th-century figure in Yorubaland, and has been recognized with conference travel grants for presenting at international academic conferences. His research contributions have been highly acknowledged, solidifying his position as a leading scholar in African history.

Research Focus

Felix’s research focuses on Nigerian social and political history, transnational crime, and nation-building. His work critically examines the complexities of Nigerian history and contemporary issues like criminal activities, governance, and historical memory, often exploring these themes through the lens of oral traditions and historical narratives.

Publication Top Notes  

Cocoa Transfer Agreements, Moneylenders, Public Letter Writers and the Rise of Business Elites in South West Nigeria, 1986–2000

Author: Ajiola, F.O.

Year: 2024

Journal: Zeitschrift fur Unternehmensgeschichte

Volume: 69

Issue: 2

Pages: 277–314

Citations: 0

Urban Crime in the Lagos Traffic: An Ethnography at the Crossroads of Multiple Codes of Ethics

Author: Ajiola, F.O.

Year: 2024

Journal: Journal of African Cultural Studies

Citations: 0

Public Health and Political Governance: The Colonial State and Disease Control in Lagos, 1924–1935

Author: Ajiola, F.O.

Year: 2024

Journal: Africa Review

Volume: 16

Issue: 3

Pages: 233–254

Citations: 0

Early Geography of the Coronavirus Disease Outbreak in Nigeria

Authors: Olusola, A., Olusola, B., Onafeso, O., Ajiola, F., Adelabu, S.

Year: 2022

Journal: GeoJournal

Volume: 87

Issue: 2

Pages: 733–747

Citations: 12

ISAKOLE AND THE TRANSFORMATION OF AGRICULTURAL LAND CONFLICTS IN COLONIAL YORUBALAND

Author: Ajiola, F.O.

Year: 2021

Journal: Southern Journal for Contemporary History

Volume: 46

Issue: 2

Pages: 68–88

Citations: 0

Afro-European Partnership for Counterterrorism and Counterinsurgency in Africa

Authors: Ajiola, F.O., Lawal, O.T.

Year: 2021

Book Title: The Routledge Handbook of Counterterrorism and Counterinsurgency in Africa

Pages: 218–229

Citations: 0

Felix Oludare Ajiola | Arts and Humanities | Best Researcher Award

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