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  • Text of the Address by the Vice-Chancellor, Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti, Professor E. Smaranda OLARINDE, FCArb, FCAI, at the Vice-Chancellor’s Press Conference Heralding the 16th Anniversary and the 13th Convocation Ceremonies of Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti, Holden at the Senate Chambers, 10:00a.m| Tuesday, October 14, 2025

    • October 14, 2025
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    PROTOCOL: INTRODUCTION: On behalf of all of us in our increasingly famous university, Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD), I welcome you, esteemed members of the Press and other distinguished personalities to today’s Vice-Chancellor’s Press Conference, which signals the commencement of activities marking the 16th Anniversary and the 13th Convocation Ceremonies of our great and wave-making

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  • ABAEX 2025: Festival of Farmers, for Farmers, with Farmers by One Farmer – Aare Afe Babalola, OFR, CON, SAN

    • October 5, 2025
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    • Category: Culture, Innovation, International, Latest News, University
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    It was more than an exhibition. It was a festival for farmers, of farmers, with farmers, anchored by one of Nigeria’s most celebrated farmer, Aare Afe Emmanuel Babalola, OFR, CON, SAN. On Saturday, October 4, 2025, the expansive field beside ABUAD’s world-class Planetarium transformed into a vibrant hub of agricultural pride as the curtain fell

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  • Learning is a Continuum, Says ABUAD Vice-Chancellor at Postgraduate Orientation

    • September 30, 2025
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    The Vice-Chancellor of Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD), Prof. E. Smaranda Olarinde, FCArb, FCAI, has reaffirmed that learning is a continuum, urging fresh postgraduate students to embrace lifelong learning as they begin their academic journey at the university. Prof. Olarinde made this declaration on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, while addressing new students during the orientation

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  • ABUAD Vice-Chancellor Calls for Concerted Efforts to Enhance Food Sufficiency in Nigeria

    • September 30, 2025
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    The Vice-Chancellor of Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD), Prof. E. Smaranda Olarinde, FCArb, FCAI, has called for intensified and collaborative efforts to achieve food sufficiency and security in Nigeria. Prof. Olarinde gave the charge on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, while delivering her address at ABUAD’s Inaugural Meeting of the Institute of Agricultural Value Chain Development

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  • ABUAD Shines Globally as Eight Scholars Emerge Among World’s Top 2% Scientists

    • September 28, 2025
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    Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD), has once again secured a place on the global stage as eight of its academic staff and dedicated researchers have been named among the world’s top 2% scientists in the latest ranking released by Stanford University in collaboration with Elsevier Data Repository (V8). According to an official notice contained in

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  • WELCOME TO 2025/2026 SESSION OF GREATER EXPLOITS

    • September 22, 2025
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    • Category: International, Latest News, University
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    Dear Esteemed ABUAD Family, It is with immense joy and profound gratitude to God Almighty that I warmly welcome you all to the commencement of the 2025/2026 Academic Session on this historic day, Monday, the 22nd of September 2025. To our fresh students, I congratulate you for securing admission into Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD),

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  • ABUAD Unveils Ultra-Modern 525-Bed Students’ Hostel Accommodation

    • September 19, 2025
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    In a bold stride towards strengthening its tradition of excellence, Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD) has expanded its world-class infrastructure with the completion of a brand-new male hostel, designed to accommodate 525 bed spaces.  The facility, which will open for use in the 2025/2026 Academic Session, is the latest addition to the university’s ever-growing array

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  • TEXT OF ADDRESS DELIVERED FOR THE VICE-CHANCELLOR, AFE BABALOLA UNIVERSITY, ADO-EKITI (ABUAD), PROF. E. SMARANDA OLARINDE, FCArb, FCAI, AT THE PIONEER INDUCTION CEREMONY OF GRADUANDS OF DOCTOR OF PHARMACY. FRIDAY, 19TH SEPTEMBER, 2025 | 10:00 AM | ALFA BELGORE HALL

    • September 19, 2025
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    OPENING On behalf of the Founder, Chancellor, and President of Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD), Aare Afe Emmanuel Babalola, OFR, CON, SAN, LL.D (London), LL.D (UNILAG), LL.D (UI), D.Lit (NDA), FNIALS, FCIArb, FNSE; his amiable wife and Mother of the University, Yeye Aare Modupe Babalola, FSM, FNIMN, FFPA; the Board of Trustees, Governing Council, Senate,

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  • Text of Address by the Vice-Chancellor, Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD), Professor E. Smaranda Olarinde, FCArb, FCAI, at the 3rd Zonal Quarterly Meeting of SIWES Directors and Coordinators in Ondo and Ekiti States, Under the Supervision of Industrial Training Fund (ITF) Akure Area Office Thursday, 18th September, 2025

    • September 18, 2025
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    On behalf of the management, staff, and students of Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD), ranked by 2025 Times Higher Education Impact Ranking (THEIR) as no. 1 university in Nigeria, no. 3 in Africa and 84th in the world, I bring you warm greetings and heartfelt wishes for a gathering that will spark fresh ideas, strengthen

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  • ABUAD Welcomes Delegation of AI Pioneers, Strengthens Ties on Digital Innovation

    • August 28, 2025
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    Prof. Olarinde reaffirms commitment to driving technological advancement in Nigeria Earlier today, the Vice-Chancellor of Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD), Prof. E. Smaranda Olarinde, FCArb, FCAI, received a high-powered delegation of digital experts and Artificial Intelligence (AI) pioneers in her office, as part of ongoing efforts to position the University and Ekiti State as leaders

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