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2026 January

  • ABUAD Celebrates 2026 Chinese New Year with Colourful Display of Culture, Global Unity

    • January 24, 2026
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    The Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD) community was awash with vibrant colours, rich cultural expressions, and a spirit of global unity as students, staff, and dignitaries gathered to celebrate the 2026 Chinese New Year. The event, held on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at the Alfa Belgore Hall, showcased an impressive blend of Chinese heritage and

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  • ABUAD: Empowering Youths, Co-Creating Future of Education

    • January 24, 2026
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    • Category: International, Latest News, Tertiary Education
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    On this auspicious occasion of the 2026 International Day of Education, we are once again reminded that education remains the most enduring force for human advancement, societal stability, and sustainable development. January 24 each year offers us the opportunity to reflect deeply on how education enriches life, strengthens values, and unlocks human potential. It is

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  • Afe Babalola Unveils Enhanced Welfare Package, Approves Salary Increment for ABUAD Staff

    • January 23, 2026
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    The Founder and Chancellor of Afe Babalola University, Ado‑Ekiti (ABUAD), Aare Afe Emmanuel Babalola, OFR, CON, SAN, has once again demonstrated his matchless philanthropy and institutional excellence with the approval of far‑reaching welfare reforms and a fresh salary increment for staff. The landmark announcements were made at the 2026 Founder/Staff Congress held on Friday, January

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  • ABUAD Maiden Optometry Induction: VC Describes Eyes as Vital Human Sense

    • January 22, 2026
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    • Category: ABUAD Multi System Hospital, AMSH, International, Latest News, Tertiary Education
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    The Vice-Chancellor of Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD), Professor E. Smaranda Olarinde, FCArb, FCAI, has described the human eyes as one of the most vital senses, deserving deliberate care, protection, and nurturing because of their profound impact on human perception and quality of life. Professor Olarinde made this remark on Thursday, January 22, 2026, during

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  • ABUAD launches Innovation Hub to boost research commercialisation

    • January 17, 2026
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    • Category: Education, Innovation, Latest News, Tertiary Education
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    Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD), has launched a unified Innovation Hub framework to consolidate its innovation initiatives and accelerate the commercialisation of research outputs and creative solutions. The development followed the inaugural ABUAD Innovation Hub Meeting held on Saturday, January 17, 2026, under the leadership of the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. E. Smaranda Olarinde, FCArb, FCAI. The

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  • ABUAD Students Set for Industrial Training in China

    • January 15, 2026
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    • Category: ABUAD Multi System Hospital, Education, International, Tertiary Education, Uncategorized
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    Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD), has concluded arrangements for some students to undergo advanced hands-on industrial training in China as part of efforts to strengthen global exposure and practical competence. The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. E. Smaranda Olarinde, FCArb, FCAI, disclosed this on Thursday, January 15, 2026, during the 2025/2026 Students’ Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES) Orientation

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  • VICE-CHANCELLOR’S NEW YEAR MESSAGE TO STUDENTS

    • January 11, 2026
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    My Dear ABUAD Students, I warmly welcome you back to campus as academic activities resumed following the 2025 end-of-year break. I trust that the holiday period provided time for rest, family bond, relaxation and reflection. You are returning refreshed and ready to engage fully with your academic responsibilities, sports social and campus, engagement, and with

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  • ABUAD Strengthens World-Class Vision with High-Impact Teaching Pedagogy Workshop

    • January 7, 2026
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    • Category: Education, Innovation, International, Latest News, University
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    Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD), has reinforced its commitment to academic excellence, innovative teaching, and global relevance with the successful hosting of a Two-Day Train-the-Trainer Workshop on Teaching Pedagogy, held on January 6 and 7, 2026, at the Alfa Belgore Hall. The workshop, themed “Building a World-Class University: Pedagogical Innovation, Research Integrity, and Institutional Impact,”

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  • ABUAD at 16: Afe Babalola Reaffirms Vision, Calls for Greater Excellence Beyond 2026

    • January 5, 2026
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    The Founder and Chancellor of Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD), Aare Afe Emmanuel Babalola, OFR, CON, SAN, has reaffirmed that his vision of establishing a world-class university in Nigeria has been fully realised, while calling on the university community to pursue even higher standards of excellence in the years ahead. Speaking at the 16th anniversary

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  • VICE-CHANCELLOR’S WELCOME ADDRESS AT THE 16TH ANNIVERSARY OF AFE BABALOLA UNIVERSITY ADO-EKITI COMMENCEMENT OF ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES HOLDING ON MONDAY, 5TH JANUARY, 2025 AT ALFA BELGORE HALL.

    • January 5, 2026
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    It is with great delight that I wish you all a very happy, prosperous New Year and welcome you to the 16th Anniversary Celebration of uninterrupted academic activities of our great citadel of learning. As I stand here today making it 16 years and one day since the commencement of our academic work, it is

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