The flagship international gathering of the Biochar Initiative of Nigeria — four days of scientific, policy and enterprise sessions on biochar for soil health, regenerative agriculture, sustainable food security, climate change mitigation, clean environment and energy production.
Hosted by BIN, the Amina Mohammed Centre for Climate Change (AM3C) and FARA at Nasarawa State University, Keffi, it brings together researchers, federal and state government, development partners, agribusiness and student delegates to accelerate biochar adoption in Nigeria and across Africa. This is the fifth national biochar conference since 2015 and the first held outside the South-West since 2018; with CORAF and CCARDESA joining online, it runs as a hybrid event.
- 23–26 Nov2026
- 5thnational biochar conference since 2015
- Hybridin-person at NSUK, with partners online
Speakers & dignitaries
Who you will hear from
Prof. Oluwole Abiodun Fatunbi
Ag. Director, Research and Innovation
Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA)
Keynote Speaker 
Prof. Sa'adatu Hassan Liman
Vice-Chancellor
Nasarawa State University, Keffi
Chief Host 
HRH Alh. Ibrahim Usman Jibril
Emir of Nasarawa
Nasarawa Emirate Council
Royal Father of the Day 
Prof. Haruna Kuje Ayuba
Vice-Chancellor
Bingham University, Karu
Speaker / Panellist 
Dr Ishiyaku Musa Mohammed
Federal Permanent Secretary
Federal Government of Nigeria
Speaker / Panellist 
Dr Rufus Idris
Country Director, Nigeria
AGRA
Speaker / Panellist 
Medinah Ayuba Fagbemi
Programme Manager, Soils Value
IFDC
Speaker / Panellist 
Dr Godwin Atser
Country Director
Sasakawa Africa Association
Speaker / Panellist 
Abdulhamid Umar
National Project Coordinator, ACReSAL; Chair, Advisory Board
ACReSAL / Amina Mohammed Centre for Climate Change
Speaker / Panellist 
Alexis Brakhan
Programme Manager, Global Project (GV AgSys/Core), Nigeria
GIZ
Speaker / Panellist 
Hon. Umar Tanko Tunga
Honourable Commissioner for Livestock Development
Nasarawa State Government
Speaker / Panellist 
Dr. Margaret Itake Elayo
Honourable Commissioner for Environment, Solid Minerals and Mining
Nasarawa State Government
Speaker / Panellist Programme
Four days, 23–26 November 2026
Arrival and registration
Opening ceremony and plenary
Technical sessions and BIN Annual General Meeting
Departure
Themes
Technical sub-themes
Abstracts and full manuscripts are invited under the seven sub-themes.
- Biochar for Soil Health and Agriculture
- Biochar-Based Fertilizers and Inoculants
- Carbon Sequestration & Climate Mitigation
- Pollution Control & Clean Environment
- Biochar in Livestock & Aquaculture
- Financing & Policy Issues
- Youth & Women-Led Green Enterprises
Submit an Abstract
Submission deadline: 17 November 2026
High-Level Policy & Investment Panel
Turning the science into policy
A High-Level Policy and Investment Panel brings together federal and state government, development partners and investors to translate the conference’s scientific findings into commitments. Its output is the Keffi 2026 Biochar Policy Communiqué.
Audience
Who should attend
Academics and researchers, federal and state government, agribusiness and the private sector, youth innovators, civil society, and postgraduate and undergraduate students.
Registration
Fees
| Category | Fee | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Regular Delegate | ₦45,000 | Includes ₦20,000 BIN annual membership due |
| New BIN Member | ₦50,000 | Includes ₦20,000 BIN annual membership due |
| Postgraduate Student | ₦15,000 | Student ID required at check-in |
| Undergraduate Student | ₦8,000 | Student ID required at check-in |
| International Participant | USD $50 | |
| Corporate Organisation | ₦150,000 | Includes exhibition space |
| Manuscript processing fee | ₦10,000 / $20 | Only if submitting a paper or abstract |
How to pay
Payment is by bank transfer only. There is no online payment page for this conference.
- Account Name: NIGERIAN BIOCHAR INITIATIVE
- Account Number: 2030993154
- Bank: First Bank
Narration to use on the transfer: SURNAME FIRSTNAME TIER — for example, AKPONA NEWTON PG
Send proof of payment by WhatsApp to 09019999333 or by email to am3c@nsuk.edu.ng, with your full name and registration category. Your seat is confirmed once the payment is matched — we respond within 24 hours.
International participants: email am3c@nsuk.edu.ng for payment instructions.
Getting there
Venue & accommodation
Nasarawa State University, Keffi P.M.B. 1022, Along Keffi-Akwanga Road Keffi, Nasarawa State, Nigeria
Keffi is about 90 minutes by road from Abuja along the Abuja–Keffi–Akwanga road.
Where to stay
Indicative rates as at August 2026, set by the hotels and not by the conference. Book early — Keffi’s hotel stock is limited and several hundred delegates are expected.
| Hotel | Rate (₦) | Area |
|---|---|---|
| Otunsha Hotel Ltd, Old Kaduna Rd by Total Roundabout | 18,000–30,275 | Keffi |
| Skyage Hotel, Akwanga Road | 25,000–60,000 | Keffi |
| Peerock Hotel, Opp BCG Junction, Akwanga Rd | 20,000–25,000 | Keffi |
| Al-Vari Hotel, Chiroma Street | 35,000–40,000 | GRA |
| New Keffi Hotel Ltd., Opp GRA Junction, Akwanga Rd | 12,000–40,000 | Keffi |
| Merryland Hotel | 18,000–30,000 | GRA, Keffi |
| Golden Dabis, Akwanga Rd | 26,000–40,000 | Keffi |
| Minki Suites, Akwanga Road | 15,700–26,900 | Keffi |
| Sawalino Hotel & Suites, Akwanga Road | 22,500–35,000 | Keffi |
| Kingpin Hotel, Akwanga Road | 12,500–20,000 | Keffi |
Contacts
- General enquiries: am3c@nsuk.edu.ng
- Proof of payment: WhatsApp 09019999333 or am3c@nsuk.edu.ng
- Registration and reservations: Prof. Muhammad Maikano Ari — 08036253270 · Prof. O. J. Jayeoba — 08033668166 · Dr Salamatu Ekpo — 08069079508
- Hotel enquiries: Mr Ja’afaru Abubakar — 08035073655 · Mr Ekpu Mario — 07064200546 · Mr Newton Ovie — 08064194340
Questions
Frequently asked questions
The conference
It is the flagship international gathering of the Biochar Initiative of Nigeria — four days of scientific, policy and enterprise sessions on biochar technology for soil health, regenerative agriculture, food security, climate change mitigation, clean environment and energy production. It runs alongside the BIN Annual General Meeting.
The conference brings together researchers, federal and state government, development partners, agribusiness, private sector and student delegates to accelerate biochar adoption in Nigeria and across Africa.
The conference brings together researchers, federal and state government, development partners, agribusiness, private sector and student delegates to accelerate biochar adoption in Nigeria and across Africa.
23–26 November 2026, at Nasarawa State University, Keffi, Nasarawa State, Nigeria.
The conference is organised by the Biochar Initiative of Nigeria (BIN) in collaboration with the Amina Mohammed Centre for Climate Change (AM3C), Nasarawa State University, Keffi, with the Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA) as co-organiser. The Convener is the President of the Biochar Initiative of Nigeria, and the Chief Host is Prof. Sa'adatu Hassan Liman, Vice-Chancellor of NSUK.
21 September — Arrival of guests
22 September — Opening ceremony and plenary sessions
23 September — Technical sessions and the BIN Annual General Meeting
24 September — Departure
The programme also includes a High-Level Policy and Investment Panel, a technology exhibition and innovation showcase, a youth and women innovation roundtable, and stakeholder networking sessions.
22 September — Opening ceremony and plenary sessions
23 September — Technical sessions and the BIN Annual General Meeting
24 September — Departure
The programme also includes a High-Level Policy and Investment Panel, a technology exhibition and innovation showcase, a youth and women innovation roundtable, and stakeholder networking sessions.
• Biochar for Soil Health Restoration and Sustainable Agriculture
• Biochar-Based Fertilizers and Microbial Inoculants
• Carbon Sequestration and Climate Change Mitigation
• Biochar for Pollution Control and Clean Environment
• Biochar in Livestock, Fisheries and Aquaculture
• Financing and Policy Issues in Biochar Enterprises
• Youth and Women-Led Biochar Enterprises and Green Jobs
• Biochar-Based Fertilizers and Microbial Inoculants
• Carbon Sequestration and Climate Change Mitigation
• Biochar for Pollution Control and Clean Environment
• Biochar in Livestock, Fisheries and Aquaculture
• Financing and Policy Issues in Biochar Enterprises
• Youth and Women-Led Biochar Enterprises and Green Jobs
Scientists and researchers, university lecturers and postgraduate students, policy makers and government officials, agribusiness professionals, renewable energy and fertilizer companies, carbon market developers, biochar equipment fabricators and suppliers, youth innovators, women-led green enterprises, civil society organisations and development partners.
If you work in agriculture, soil science, environment, climate or energy in Nigeria or the wider region, this conference is for you.
If you work in agriculture, soil science, environment, climate or energy in Nigeria or the wider region, this conference is for you.
No. Keffi 2026 is an in-person conference. If you cannot travel, you can still register your interest to receive the Keffi 2026 Biochar Policy Communiqué and the conference proceedings when they are published, and to join the Biochar Community of Practice.
Yes. Every registered delegate receives a certificate of participation. The conference proceedings will also be published.
Registration and fees
Regular Delegate — ₦45,000 (₦25,000 conference fee plus the ₦20,000 BIN annual membership due)
New BIN Member — ₦50,000 (₦30,000 plus the ₦20,000 BIN annual membership due)
Postgraduate Student — ₦15,000 (student ID required at check-in)
Undergraduate Student — ₦8,000 (student ID required at check-in)
International Participant — USD $50
Corporate Organization — ₦150,000 (includes exhibition space)
Manuscript Processing Fee — ₦10,000 / USD $20 (only if you are submitting an abstract or paper)
New BIN Member — ₦50,000 (₦30,000 plus the ₦20,000 BIN annual membership due)
Postgraduate Student — ₦15,000 (student ID required at check-in)
Undergraduate Student — ₦8,000 (student ID required at check-in)
International Participant — USD $50
Corporate Organization — ₦150,000 (includes exhibition space)
Manuscript Processing Fee — ₦10,000 / USD $20 (only if you are submitting an abstract or paper)
It is the annual membership subscription to the Biochar Initiative of Nigeria. Regular delegates and new members pay it alongside the conference fee, which is why those two categories are quoted as ₦45,000 and ₦50,000 rather than ₦25,000 and ₦30,000. Membership runs for the year and includes participation in the BIN Annual General Meeting held during the conference.
Student and international categories do not include the annual due.
Student and international categories do not include the annual due.
Register first. Complete the registration form so we know who you are and what you need, then make your payment. Your seat is confirmed once we have matched your payment to your registration.
Payment is by bank transfer:
Account Name — NIGERIAN BIOCHAR INITIATIVE
Account Number — 2030993154
Bank — First Bank
Please use this narration on the transfer: SURNAME FIRSTNAME TIER — for example, ADAMU FATIMA PG. It helps us match your payment to your registration on the same day.
Account Name — NIGERIAN BIOCHAR INITIATIVE
Account Number — 2030993154
Bank — First Bank
Please use this narration on the transfer: SURNAME FIRSTNAME TIER — for example, ADAMU FATIMA PG. It helps us match your payment to your registration on the same day.
Send it by WhatsApp to 09019999333, or email it to am3c@nsuk.edu.ng. Include your full name and your registration category. WhatsApp is faster and we recommend it.
You will hear from us within 24 hours confirming that your payment has been received. If you have not heard from us after 24 hours, please chase us — do not assume the payment was missed.
You will hear from us within 24 hours confirming that your payment has been received. If you have not heard from us after 24 hours, please chase us — do not assume the payment was missed.
Not for this edition. All payments are by bank transfer to the account above. If an online payment option becomes available before the conference, it will be announced on this page and in the conference Telegram group.
Email am3c@nsuk.edu.ng and the secretariat will send you payment instructions. Please do this early rather than close to the conference, as international transfers take time to clear.
Yes. A payment point will operate at the registration desk from 21 September. We would rather you registered and paid in advance so that we can plan your seat, your materials and your certificate, but nobody will be turned away for paying on arrival.
Yes, and many will. Ask your institution to make one transfer for the total, using the narration INSTITUTION NAME BIOCHAR, and email am3c@nsuk.edu.ng with the list of names, categories and email addresses covered by that payment. If you need a formal invitation letter or an invoice addressed to your head of department or director, request it at the same address and we will send it.
Registration fees are non-refundable, but they are transferable. If you cannot attend, email am3c@nsuk.edu.ng before 17 September with the name and details of the colleague attending in your place.
Papers and abstracts
Submissions go through the conference registration form or by email to am3c@nsuk.edu.ng. Indicate which of the seven sub-themes your work addresses.
Abstracts and full manuscripts are accepted until 17 September 2026.
Times New Roman 12pt, single-spaced, A4 paper size, 2.5cm margins.
Yes. The manuscript processing fee is ₦10,000 for national submissions and USD $20 for international submissions. It is separate from your registration fee and is paid to the same account, with MSS at the end of the transfer narration.
Yes. The conference proceedings will be published, and the High-Level Policy and Investment Panel will produce the Keffi 2026 Biochar Policy Communiqué.
Travel and accommodation
Nasarawa State University is in Keffi, Nasarawa State, roughly 90 minutes by road from central Abuja on the Abuja–Keffi road. If you are travelling from outside the region, fly into Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, and continue by road.
Keffi has a range of hotels within reach of the venue — see the accommodation list on this page for indicative August 2026 rates. Rates are set by the hotels, not by the conference. Book early — Keffi's hotel stock is limited and several hundred delegates are expected.
Yes. Say so on the registration form, or contact the reservations team directly:
Mr Ja'afaru Abubakar — 08035073655
Mr Ekpu Mario — 07064200546
Mr Newton Ovie — 08064194340
Mr Ja'afaru Abubakar — 08035073655
Mr Ekpu Mario — 07064200546
Mr Newton Ovie — 08064194340
Yes. Email am3c@nsuk.edu.ng with your full name as it appears on your passport, your passport number, your nationality, your institution and your travel dates, and the secretariat will issue a letter of invitation. Allow enough time for your visa application.
Exhibition, sponsorship and membership
Yes. The conference includes a technology exhibition and innovation showcase. The Corporate Organisation registration category at ₦150,000 includes exhibition space. Email am3c@nsuk.edu.ng to discuss stand size and requirements.
Yes, and sponsorship packages can be tailored — session sponsorship, the exhibition, delegate materials, or support for youth and women delegates. Email am3c@nsuk.edu.ng to start a conversation.
It is an ongoing professional network that continues beyond the conference — for people working on biochar research, production, policy, finance and enterprise across Nigeria and Africa. There is a question on the registration form asking whether you would like to join; tick yes and we will be in touch.
The Annual General Meeting of the Biochar Initiative of Nigeria is held on 23 September, alongside the technical sessions. Members of BIN — including anyone registering as a Regular Delegate or New Member, since both include the annual membership due — are entitled to attend.
Contact
General enquiries — am3c@nsuk.edu.ng
Proof of payment — WhatsApp 09019999333 or am3c@nsuk.edu.ng
Registration and reservations — Prof. M. M. Ari (08036253270), Prof. O. J. Jayeoba (08033668166), Dr Salamatu Ekpo (08069079508)
Hotel enquiries — Mr Ja'afaru Abubakar (08035073655), Mr Ekpu Mario (07064200546), Mr Newton Ovie (08064194340)
Proof of payment — WhatsApp 09019999333 or am3c@nsuk.edu.ng
Registration and reservations — Prof. M. M. Ari (08036253270), Prof. O. J. Jayeoba (08033668166), Dr Salamatu Ekpo (08069079508)
Hotel enquiries — Mr Ja'afaru Abubakar (08035073655), Mr Ekpu Mario (07064200546), Mr Newton Ovie (08064194340)
Ready to join us in Keffi?
Registration is through the conference form. Your seat is confirmed once payment is matched — normally within 24 hours.
General enquiries: am3c@nsuk.edu.ng
23–26 November 2026
Keffi 2026 Biochar Conference Register
Keffi 2026 Biochar Conference Register