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ABAEX 2025: Prof. Olarinde Says Nigeria’s Economic Freedom Lies in Agriculture
- October 3, 2025
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The Vice-Chancellor, Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti, Prof. E. Smaranda Olarinde FCArb, FCAI delivering her welcome address at the Opening Ceremony of ABAEX, 2025, held at ABUAD’s Alfa Belgore Hall on Thursday, 2nd October, 2025
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Learning is a Continuum, Says ABUAD Vice-Chancellor at Postgraduate Orientation
- September 30, 2025
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- Category: International, Latest News, Tertiary Education
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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- Category: Education, Innovation, Latest News, University
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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TEXT OF ADDRESS BY THE VICE-CHANCELLOR, AFE BABALOLA UNIVERSITY, ADO-EKITI (ABUAD), PROFESSOR E. SMARANDA OLARINDE, FCARB, FCAI, AT THE AT THE INAUGURATION OF ABUAD’S INSTITUTE OF AGRICULTURAL VALUE CHAIN DEVELOPMENT AND FOOD SECURITY (IAVCDFS) | VENUE: BOGORO CENTRE, HYDROGEN INSTITUTE| TUESDAY, 30TH SEPTEMBER 2025
- September 30, 2025
- Posted by: itmanager
- Category: Education, Innovation, University
On behalf of our Founder and Chancellor, Aare Afe Emmanuel Babalola, OFR, CON, SAN, FCI.Arb, FNAILS, LL.D.hc, London, LL.D.hc, Unilag, LL.D.hc, Unijos, LL.D.hc, UNAd, D.Litt.hc, KSU, FKC (London); 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 (2022, 2023,
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ABUAD Unveils Ultra-Modern 525-Bed Students’ Hostel Accommodation
- September 19, 2025
- Posted by: itmanager
- Category: Innovation, Latest News, Tertiary Education, Uncategorized, University
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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ABUAD Welcomes Delegation of AI Pioneers, Strengthens Ties on Digital Innovation
- August 28, 2025
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- Category: Education, Innovation, Latest News, research, University
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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Afe Babalola Links Nigeria’s Rising Criminality to Poor Education
- August 14, 2025
- Posted by: itmanager
- Category: Education, Latest News, Uncategorized, University
The Founder of Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD), Aare Afe Emmanuel Babalola, OFR, CON, SAN, has attributed the surge in criminal activities across Nigeria to the nation’s poor standard of education. Speaking on Wednesday during a courtesy visit by a high-powered delegation from Ekiti State University (EKSU), led by its Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Joseph Babatola Ayodele,
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Prof. Olarinde Arrives Rabat, Morocco for Association of African Universities’ (AAU) General Conference
- July 21, 2025
- Posted by: itmanager
- Category: International, Latest News, Tertiary Education, University
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
- Posted by: itmanager
- Category: Innovation, Latest News, research, Tertiary Education, University
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
- Posted by: itmanager
- Category: ABUAD Multi System Hospital, AMSH, Education, Latest News, Tertiary Education, University
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.