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  • Prof. Olarinde Arrives Rabat, Morocco for Association of African Universities’ (AAU) General Conference

    • July 21, 2025
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    Over the weekend, the Vice-Chancellor, Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD), Prof. E. Smaranda Olarinde, FCArb, FCAI, arrived in Morocco to participate in the 16th Quadrennial General Conference of the Association of African Universities (AAU), scheduled to take place from July 21 to 25, 2025. Themed “Shaping the Future of Higher Education for Innovation and Sustainable

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  • Glamour & Gratitude: ABUAD Bids Farewell to Distinguished Prof. Kolawole Ogundipe

    • July 16, 2025
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    • Category: AMSH, Culture, Education, Latest News, University
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    It was all glamour, with moments of joyful reflections, as people from all walks of life converged on Owolabi Hall, ABUAD, for the send‑off ceremony of Prof. Kolawole Olubunmi Ogundipe, who served meritoriously as Chief Medical Director of Afe Babalola University Multi‑System Hospital (AMSH), Ado‑Ekiti. Prof. Ogundipe, a renowned Consultant in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

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  • 5KVA Solar System: College of Engineering Students’ Project Showcases 3 Ts—Talent, Training & Teamwork

    • July 11, 2025
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    • Category: Innovation, Latest News, research, Tertiary Education, University
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    In a remarkable showcase of student-led innovation and sustainable technology, the Vice-Chancellor of Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD), Prof. E. Smaranda Olarinde, FCArb, FCAI, paid an appreciation visit to the College of Engineering on Friday, July 11, 2025. The highlight of the visit was the presentation of a 5KVA Solar Photovoltaic Power System—an entirely in-house

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  • Top 2025 UTME Scorer Chooses ABUAD: A Resounding Endorsement of Aare Afe Babalola’s Visionary Leadership

    • July 8, 2025
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    The Office of the Vice-Chancellor is delighted to announce a significant national endorsement of Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD). Ayuba Simon-Peter John, one of Nigeria’s highest-performing candidates in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), has selected ABUAD as his first-choice institution to study Mechanical Engineering. Ayuba, who hails from Gombe State, achieved an exceptional

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  • Education Is the Reason I’m Still Alive- Aare Afe Babalola Declares at ABUAD’s 10th Nursing Induction Ceremony

    • July 4, 2025
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    • Category: ABUAD Multi System Hospital, AMSH, Education, Latest News, Tertiary Education, University
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    The Founder and Chancellor of Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD), Aare Afe Emmanuel Babalola, OFR, CON, SAN, has credited education as the vital force behind his longevity, declaring it “the reason I’m still alive.” The nonagenarian legal icon made this poignant remark on Thursday during the 10th Induction Ceremony of graduating nursing students at ABUAD.

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  • ABUAD Reigns Supreme: Tops Nigeria in Global Impact Rankings for Four Consecutive Years

    • June 18, 2025
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    • Category: Education, International, Latest News, research, Tertiary Education, University
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    Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD) has once again etched its name in gold, emerging as Nigeria’s top-ranked university for the fourth consecutive year, according to the prestigious Times Higher Education Impact Rankings (THEIR) 2025. The latest global rankings, released at midnight on June 18, 2025, evaluated the contributions of 2,526 qualified universities across 130 countries

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  • Father’s Day 2025: Honouring Courage, Sacrifice, and Building Legacies

    • June 14, 2025
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    On this day, dedicated to celebrating fathers and father figures worldwide, I extend profound gratitude to every father within the Afe Babalola University (ABUAD) community and across the globe. This profound sense of fatherhood is perfectly embodied by the visionary patriarch of the ABUAD family: our beloved Father, Founder, and Chancellor, Aare Afe Emmanuel Babalola,

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  • ABUAD, Nigerian Defence Academy, Forge Historic Pact to Boost Peacebuilding and Security Research

    • June 13, 2025
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    Afe Babalola University, Ado‑Ekiti (ABUAD), have formally signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA), solidifying the existing academic and research partnership between the two institutions. The signing ceremony, held earlier this week at Loyalty Hall, NDA Headquarters in Kaduna, paving the way for a comprehensive framework for joint research, academic

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  • A Beacon of Hope: Celebrating 26 Years of Nigeria’s Democratic Journey

    • June 12, 2025
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    Today, Nigeria stands tall in the annals of history. As we mark Democracy Day, we unite with Nigerians across continents to honour the courageous legacy of June 12 and the triumphant return to civilian rule in 1999. This day is more than a milestone. It is a sacred pledge: a call to reflect, rededicate, and

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  • Congratulations from Prof. Olarinde, V.C, on the Exciting, Captivating and Unforgettable ABUAD Ballup 6.0

    • June 8, 2025
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    BallUp, the annual celebration of sports and entertainment at Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD), lit up the campus on Saturday night with an electrifying mix of basketball, music, dance, comedy, and vibrant student energy. Our Founder and Chancellor, Aare Afe Emmanuel Babalola, OFR, CON, SAN, hailed this year’s edition as the best yet, commending the

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