Ekiti State University
5 Apr
The newly-appointed Chancellor of Ekiti State University (EKSU), Dr Tunji Olowolafe, has initiated an innovative project to harness the boundless potential of Nigeria's youths through a global Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) platform.
4 Apr
Dr. Tunji Olowolafe, the Chancellor of Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti, has unveiled a groundbreaking initiative aimed at fostering innovation and entrepreneurship among the university's graduands and students. During the 28th convocation ceremony held on Wednesday, Dr. Olowolafe announced the establishment of a N1 billion Innovative Fund designed to support agro-tech companies founded by the graduating…
26 Mar
Ekiti State University has selected Nigeria's leading pharmacist and former Minister for Health and Human Resources, Julius Adelusi-Adeluyi, for the conferment of honorary Doctorate of Law (Honoris Causa) during the forthcoming convocation ceremony of the university.
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