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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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  • 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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    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, 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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  • WISHING YOU GOOD LUCK IN YOUR EXAMINATIONS

    • June 2, 2025
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    Dear ABUAD Students, As the second Semester Examinations for the 2024/2025 Academic Session commence with our final-year students on Monday, June 9, 2025, I extend my heartfelt commendation for your dedication, resilience, and unwavering commitment to academic excellence. At ABUAD, we are profoundly proud of our mission to develop graduates who are intellectually astute, morally

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  • REMARKS DELIVERED BY PROF. E. SMARANDA OLARINDE, FCARB, FCAI, VICE-CHANCELLOR, AFE BABALOLA UNIVERSITY, ADO-EKITI (ABUAD) AT THE 2025 PROF. SMARANDA OLARINDE ANNUAL LECTURE OF THE LAW STUDENTS SOCIETY, ABUAD. THEME: “THE FUTURE OF ARBITRATION AND ADR: POSITIONING YOURSELF FOR RELEVANCE”

    • May 15, 2025
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    Distinguished guests, esteemed learned silk, members of the Law Students Society, faculty members, students, and all gathered here today, it is with profound honor and a deep sense of responsibility that I stand before you in commemoration of the 3rd Prof. Smaranda Olarinde Annual Lecture. I am deeply humbled to have this prestigious lecture series

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  • WELCOME ADDRESS BY PROF. E. SMARANDA OLARINDE, FCArb, FCA THE VICE-CHANCELLOR, AFE BABALOLA UNIVERSITY, ADO-EKITI, (ABUAD), AT THE INDUCTION CEREMONY OF NEWLY QUALIFIED MEDICAL DOCTORS BY THE MEDICAL & DENTAL COUNCIL OF NIGERIA (MDCN), HOLDING AT THE SENATE CHAMBERS, ON SATURDAY, MAY 10, 2025.

    • May 10, 2025
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    PROTOCOL INTRODUCTION On behalf of our esteemed Founder, Funder, and Chancellor, Aare Afe Emmanuel Babalola, OFR, CON, SAN, LL.D (London), LL.D (UNILAG), LL.D (UI), D.Lit (NDA), FNIALS, FCI.Arb, FNSE, his supportive wife and Mother of the University, Yeye Aare Modupe Babalola FSM, FNIMN, FFPA, the Board of Trustees, the Governing Council, and the entire ABUAD

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  • Prof. Olarinde Advocates Patriotism and Excellence at ABUAD Pre-Mobilization Exercise for Prospective Corps Members

    • May 8, 2025
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    In a compelling address delivered at the pre-mobilization exercise for prospective corps members, the Vice-Chancellor of Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD), Prof. E. Smaranda Olarinde, FCArb, FCAI, underscored the values of patriotism, selflessness, and excellence as the university’s final-year students prepare to join the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) scheme. Addressing the prospective corps members

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  • ABUAD Becomes First University to Host ILA Nigeria Annual Conference

    • April 8, 2025
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    Afe Babalola University, Ado‑Ekiti (ABUAD) made history on Tuesday, the 8th of April, 2025, as the first university ever to host the International Law Association (ILA), Nigerian Branch, for its 8th Annual Conference. The Vice- Chancellor, Prof. E. Smaranda Olarinde, FCArb, FCAI, made the disclosure while addressing journalists at a Press Briefing held at ABUAD’s

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