Olaniyan, A. O (2017): “Inter-creed relations among the Yoruba people of southwestern Nigeria: emerging trends and challenges”, paper delivered at the 7th Professor Atanda Memorial Lecture, Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye, 8-10 September 2017 

Olaniyan, A. O (2016), “Scapegoating democracy: democratic order and the narratives of violence in Nigeria’s fourth republic”, paper presented at the National Conference on “The Dynamics of Democratic Practice in Nigeria, 1999-2015”, organized and sponsored by the Aminu Kano Centre for Democratic Research and Training, Bayero University, Kano, 9-11 November 2016

Olaniyan, A. O (2015): “Non-state armed group and global security”, paper presented at a Capacity building workshop organized by the Institute of Peace, Security and Governance, Ekiti State University, 9-11 December 2015

Olaniyan, A. O (2015): “The curse of a size: dwarfism and politics in south-western Nigeria”, paper presented at an international conference on African Studies in the Twenty-First Century: Past, Present and the Future, organized by the African Association of African Studies (ASAA), at the Conference Centre, University of Ibadan, Nigeria, 13-17 October 2015

Olaniyan, A. O (2015): “Beyond the mantra of stomach infrastructure: Ekiti politics and the sociology of voting in the 2015 general elections”, paper presented at the National Conference on the 2015 General Elections in Nigeria: The Real Issues, organized and sponsored by The Electoral Institute, Abuja at the INEC Headquarters, Abuja, Nigeria on June 26 – 28, 2015

Olaniyan, A. O (2015): “The 8th National Assembly and the change agenda”, paper presented at the Round-Table Panel Discussion on the 8th National Assembly Senate Presidency: The “Change” Mantra and Quest for Effective Leadership organized and sponsored by the Kwara State University, Malete, on 14th May 2015

Olaniyan, A. O (2014): “See and buy: Vote buying and electoral process in Nigeria”, paper presented at the Conference on Humanities, Conflict and Development in Africa, organized by the Redeemers University, Mowe, Ogun State, Nigeria, May 26-27, 2014

Olaniyan, A. O (2013): “Fulani-Kokomba conflicts and management strategies in Gushegu, Ghana”, paper presented at an International Conference on Democratization, Development, and Security in Africa: Options and Challenges; organized and sponsored by the Centre for Peace and Strategic Studies, University of Ilorin, Nigeria, from 14 to 16 August 2013

Olaniyan, A. O (2013): “Leadership-development discourse and the question of followership in Nigeria”, paper presented at an international conference on Leadership and Governance in Africa, organized and sponsored by the Obafemi Awolowo Institute of Government and Public Policy, Lagos, from 12-14 July 2013

Olaniyan, A. O (2011): “Desperate guests, unwilling hosts: climate change, herders’ migration and violent conflicts in south-western Nigeria”, paper presented at an International Conference on Climate Change and Development organized and sponsored by the Humbolt Kollege, Alexander Von Humbolt Foundation of Germany, at the Conference Centre, University of Ibadan from 10th to 13th October 2011.

Olaniyan, A. O (2010): “Violent and identity formation in Nigeira: The Sayawa of north-western Nigeria”, paper presented at an International Conference on The State, Nationalism and Politics: Challenges of Nation-building in Nigeria, organized and sponsored by the Humbolt Kollege, Alexander Von Humbolt Foundation of Germany, at the Conference Centre, University of Ibadan from 7th to 10th October 2010.

Olaniyan, A. O (2010): “The changing contour of Pan Africanism thoughts and practice”, paper delivered at an International Conference on Global Africans, Pan-Africanism, Decolonization and Integration of Africa – Past, Present and Future, organized and sponsored by the Centre for Black and African Arts and Civilization (CBAAC) at the International Conference Centre, Abuja, Nigeria, September 21 – 24, 2010

Olaniyan, A. O (2010): “Interplay of forces and the resilience of the Nigerian state”, paper presented at an International Conference on Nigeria at 50, organized and sponsored by the University of Lagos from 15th to 17th June 2010

Olaniyan, A. O (2010): “Cultural diplomacy”, paper delivered at the workshop on Repositioning the Nigerian Cultural Worker for Better Service Delivery organized and sponsored by the National Institute for Cultural Orientation (NICO), at Akure, Ondo state from 11th -12th May 2010.

Participant at the 2nd Workshop on Pockets of Effectiveness in Nigeria: Exceptional Public Organizations and Democratic Change organized and sponsored by Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES) Nigeria at Eko Tourist Resort, Akodo, Lagos, 10-15 Sep 2009.

Participant at the 1st Workshop on Pockets of Effectiveness in Nigeria: Exceptional Public Organizations and Democratic Change, organized and sponsored by Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES) Nigeria at Davies International Hotels, Bodija, Ibadan 5-7 March 2009

Olaniyan, A. O (2009): “Yoruba nationalism and the myth of origin”, paper delivered at the Conference on Migration and Settlement Patterns in Yoruba land, organized by the Institute of Cultural Studies, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, in conjunction with Centre for Black and African Arts and Civilization (CBAAC) from 11th– 14thMarch, 2009 at the Conference Centre, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife

Olaniyan, A. O (2009): “Interfaith mediation centre and the Kaduna peace process”, paper presented at the Conference on Peace Process in West Africa, organized and sponsored by the Centre for Peace and Strategic Studies, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria from August 3rd to 5th, 2009

Olaniyan, A. O (2009): “The military”, paper delivered at the Conference on Reflections on a Decade of Democratization in Nigeria, organized, and sponsored by the Islamic Network for Development in collaboration with Friedrich Ebert Stiftung Foundation at the Lagos Airport Hotel, Ikeja Lagos on 23rd and 24th June 2009

Olaniyan, A. O (2009): “Seeking pies in the sky: Nigeria’s vision 2020 and the problems of envisioning”, paper presented at the Conference on Nigeria: Towards Consolidation and Stability at the Lagos State University, Ojo, Lagos from 24th to 25th March 2009

Participant at the National workshop on Cultural Rejuvenation for National Integration and Sustainable Development; sponsored by the Centre for Black and African Arts and Civilization (CBAAC), Peninsular Resort, Ajah, Lagos, 17th – 18th April 2008.

Olaniyan, A. O (2007): “At each other’s’ jugular veins: inter-group violence and bloodbath at Tafawa Balewa, Bauchi state, Nigeria”, paper presented at the Workshop on Conflict and Violence in West Africa, organized by the French Institute for Research in Africa (IFRA) and the Peace and Conflict Studies Programme of the Institute of African Studies, University of Ibadan, 11th to 13th December 2007.

Olaniyan, A. O (2007): “From instant rejection to subtle acceptance: International responses to the 2007 general elections in Nigeria” Conference on Contending Issues in Nigeria’s Election Processes: the 2007 General Elections organized and sponsored by the Department of Political Science, University of Lagos at Excellence Hotel, Ogba, Ikeja from 26th to 27th September 2007.

Olaniyan, A. O (2007): “External Pressures, Socio-Economic Reforms and Democratic Consolidation in Nigeria”, paper presented at the Annual Conference of the Nigeria Political Science Association at Bayero University, Kano, Nigeria, 21-24 August 2007.

Olaniyan, A. O (2007): “Culture and underdevelopment in Nigeria”, paper presented at a national Conference on Nigeria in the Twenty-First Century: Issues and Challenges at Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria 10th -13th July 2007

Olaniyan, A. O (2007): “Political skepticism and democratic consolidation in Nigeria”, paper presented at the Conference on Nigeria’s Democratic Development, 1999-2007: Trends, Problems, Challenges and Prospects, organized and sponsored by the Centre for Democratic Research and Training, Mambayya House, Bayero University, Kano, February 13 -14 February 2007.

Olaniyan, A. O (2006): “From Accommodation to Discrimination and Exclusion: The changing Contour of Inter-Group Relations in Africa”, paper presented at the Conference on The Dynamics of Inter Group Relations in Nigeria Since1960, at the Conference Centre, University of Ibadan, Nigeria 16th -18th January 2006.