Osogbo, Nigeria. 1-4 November 2009

CLIMATE CHANGE AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON

About the Conference Venue
The conference will take place within the campus of the Osun State University Oshogbo, Nigeria. The Oshogbo campus is the main campus of the University. There are campuses of the University in other towns in Osun State

Weather/Climate
On average, Oshogbo's November temperatures ranges between 25 oC to 32 o C. The climate is generally dry in November.

Language

The official language in Nigeria is English. Time Zone: Oshogbo is Greenwich Mean Time Zone (GMT) + 1. Nigeria does not observe Daylight Savings Time.

Currency and Exchange
Nigeria uses the Naira. To change your currency into Naira, you can visit any of the banks, several independent currency exchange bureaus, and major hotels. For the latest rates on foreign currency, please visit http://www.x-rates.com/ which updates daily with information gathered from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York and the International Monetary Fund.

Air and Road Travel
The major international airports are located in Lagos, Abuja, Kano and Port-Harcourt. There are connecting flights by notable international airlines and charter flights are also available to Lagos and Abuja international airports. Domestic airlines include Kabo airlines. Albarka, Virgin Nigeria Airways. The nearest domestic airport are in Ibadan and Akure.

Visa
Nigerian visitor's visa is required for all foreign visitors to Nigeria However, the citizens of Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) member states requires only a valid International passport. The visa can be obtained at the Nigerian Embassies, high commision and consulate in country of residence.