Tag: Unilorin
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UNILORIN set to construct hydro power plant, says VC
The University of Ilorin has concluded plan to construct a hydro power plant to be propelled by the river feeding the university’s small earth dam to generate power, not only for the institution but also its surrounding communities. This was disclosed by the Vice Chancellor, University of Ilorin, Prof. Sulyman Age Abdulkareem, on Monday at…
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Unilorin gets molecular lab for COVID-19, other infectious diseases’ testing
By Steve Oni, Ilorin The University of Ilorin has again raised the bar in public health provision in the country, with the flag-off of its ultra-modern Molecular Diagnostic and Research Laboratory, which was sponsored by the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund). A statement by the Director of Corporate Affairs, University of Ilorin, Mr. Kunle Akogun,…
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Unilorin don develops “App’’ for livestock management
Dr Olatunde Akanbi, the Acting Director, University of Ilorin (Unilorin) Veterinary Teaching Hospital, has created an application on Google play store named “Poultry Diseases Navigator App”. According to the Unilorin Bulletin issued on Monday, the App was created in conjunction with some Google software developers. “It is a guide on husbandry practices, vaccination requirements, diseases…
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Agriculturist to partner Unilorin on commercial farming
Mr Ajisefinni Ayodeji, an Agriculturist and Entrepreneur, has expressed his readiness to partner with the University of Ilorin (Unilorin) to boost commercial farming activities in the country. Ajisefini stated this on Monday when he visited the Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture, Unilorin, Prof. Gabriel Olaoye. He observed that the institution was capable of sustaining…
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Unilorin creates COVID-19, Lassa fever response team
The University of Ilorin says it is establishing a Disease Outbreak Response Team, tagged ‘UNILORIN DORT’, to address the challenges of deadly diseases. This is contained in a statement signed by Prof. Olatunji Kolawole, the Director of the Institute of Molecular Science and Biotechnology, of the university. He stated that this is in response to…