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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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    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 Founder Charges Pharmacy Graduates on Professionalism as NAFDAC DG Describes Pharmacists as Compass of Quality Healthcare

    • September 19, 2025
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    The Founder of Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD), Aare Afe Emmanuel Babalola, OFR, CON, SAN, has charged the 95 newly inducted graduates of the institution’s College of Pharmacy to uphold the highest standards of integrity, professionalism, and service in their careers. At the landmark induction of ABUAD’s pioneer Doctor of Pharmacy graduates- the first from

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  • ABUAD’s Vice-Chancellor calls for Stronger Global Partnerships to Boost SIWES

    • September 19, 2025
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    The Vice-Chancellor of Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD), Prof. E. Smaranda Olarinde, FCArb, FCAI, has called for stronger international collaborations and partnerships to enhance the training, development, and expertise of Nigerian students. She made the call on Thursday, September 18, 2025, while addressing participants at the 3rd Zonal Quarterly Meeting of SIWES Directors and Coordinators

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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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  • ABUAD’s Contingents in High Spirit at 𝟴𝘁𝗵 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗚𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘀 (𝗡𝗣𝗨𝗚𝗔), 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱

    • August 15, 2025
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    A well-spirited team from Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD), has arrived at Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State, Nigeria, for the 𝟴𝘁𝗵 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗚𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘀 (𝗡𝗣𝗨𝗚𝗔) 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱, scheduled to run from Tuesday, August 12th, to Friday, August 22nd, 2025. The sports enthusiasts and athletes are optimistic, bearing the mandate to return with laurels as they compete against 30 other private universities in various games. Among ABUAD’s contingents to NPUGA in 2025 are:

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

    • July 11, 2025
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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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