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FUOYE researchers secure N89.9 million federal grants for innovative projects
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Four academics at the Federal University Oye-Ekiti FUOYE have been awarded a total of ₦89.964 million in National Research Fund grants from the Federal Government. These grants will support innovative research projects aimed at addressing critical socio-economic, educational, and healthcare challenges in Nigeria. The Vice-Chancellor of FUOYE, Professor Joshua Ogunwole, announced this development, highlighting it as a significant milestone for the university's research profile. The beneficiaries were selected through a competitive process, with their projects focusing on unemployment, artificial intelligence in education, pharmaceutical innovation, and healthcare. Professor Omotosho Babatunde Joshua received ₦19.964 million for his research on addressing unemployment in the Nigerian formal labor market. Dr. Adeniyi Bolajoko Florence, a Reader in the Department of Educational Management, secured ₦20 million for her study comparing traditional and AI-driven teaching in Nigerian federal universities. Dr. Ojo Stephen Kayode, a Reader in the Department of Microbiology, was awarded ₦21 million for his project on developing cosmetic formulations using fungal melanin for hair growth and dandruff management. Lastly, Dr. Adeleye Olutayo Ademola, a Reader in the Department of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology, received ₦29 million for his research on combating diabetic wounds using natural remedies. The university views these grants as a testament to its growing reputation as a
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