Rotary Club Supports Indigent FUNAABite
By Emeka Oluka & Olaoye Oyewole In a heartwarming display of compassion, the Rotary Club of Obantoko has stepped in to cover the school fees of a fresh student at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB). During a Courtesy Visit to the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, the Rotary Club presented a cheque of N150,000 […]
Staff School Honours Mrs. Bamgbose for Distinguished Service
By Emeka Oluka & Femi Dansu In a ceremony filled with reverence and gratitude, Mrs. Omolara Bamgbose bade farewell to her long career at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB). The event, held at the FUNAAB Staff School premises on February 21, 2024, was a testament to her unwavering dedication and impact. Mrs. Bamgbose, […]
Don Stresses Vital Role of Soil Microbes
…As FUNAAB Holds 86th Inaugural Lecture By Emeka Oluka & Joy Adeyiga The need to make deliberate and determined efforts in protecting microbes in the soil so as to maximise their positive effects on food production has been emphasised. This charge was made by a seasoned Professor of Soil Microbiology, Prof. Oluwatoyin Babalola of the […]
Craftsmen Recognised as Pillars of National Development
By Olaoye Oyewole & Olatoye Sanusi The Nigeria Association of Engineering Craftsmen (NAEC) has been recognised as pillars of national development. The Association received high praise and encomium for their indispensable role in shaping the nation’s future at a One-Day Seminar organised by the Association for its members. The event, themed “Upholding Workplace Ethics: Bedrock […]
Alumni Get New Global President
By Emeka Oluka Following the expiration of Dr. Segun Ogundiran’s tenure as the Global President, FUNAAB Alumni Association, Mr. Bolaji Gbadamosi has been elected as the new Global President to steer the affairs of the Alumni Association for the next four years. The change of baton occurred at the Association’s 26th Annual Convention and 25th […]
CENTS Empowers Graduating Students for Post-University Success
By Femi Dansu In a bid to equip graduating students with practical skills for the job market and entrepreneurial endeavours, the Centre for Entrepreneurial Studies (CENTS) in collaboration with Top Fruits Multi-Services located on Abiola Way, Abeokuta recently organised a Training Session tailored for final-year students. Specifically targeting 400-Level students of Nutrition and Dietetics (NUD), […]
UMFB Holds 3rd AGM
…Presents 2021, 2022 Annual Reports By Emeka Oluka The UNAAB Microfinance Bank on February 14, 2024, held its Annual General Meeting (AGM). The meeting included the presentation of the Bank’s Annual Reports and Financial Statements for the 2021 and 2022 Financial Years. Addressing shareholders of the Bank at the AGM, the Vice-Chancellor, who is also […]
COLBIOS Holds 3rd Bioscience Conference
…As VC Reiterates FUNAAB’s Commitment to Bridging the Gap Between Theory and Practice By Emeka Oluka & Femi Dansu The College of Biosciences (COLBIOS), Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) marked another milestone as it recently hosted its 3rd Bioscience Conference. The event drew together esteemed scholars, researchers, and industry leaders from across the globe […]
MTU Delegation Visits NAL for Collaboration
By Olaoye Oyewole In a bid to enhance its Library services, a delegation from Mountain Top University (MTU) led by their University Librarian, Dr. Helen Akinade embarked on a visit to the Nimbe Adedipe Library (NAL) in the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB). Before visiting NAL, the Team paid a Courtesy-Visit to the Vice-Chancellor, […]
TAFTA Collaborates with FUNAAB on Student Empowerment
By Femi Dansu A delegation from Terra Academy For The Arts (TAFTA) has visited the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) to empower students, as well as foster collaboration between the Academy and FUNAAB. The primary focus of the collaboration was to provide free training opportunities, particularly aimed at female students, in various artistic and […]
Don Advocates Indigenous Knowledge for Value Addition
… Warns Against Bleaching By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Joy Adeyiga The 85th Inaugural Lecturer of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Prof. Elizabeth Oluwalana, a distinguished expert in Agricultural and Resources Economics, has strongly cautioned against the harmful practices of skin bleaching. Instead, she urged the utilisation of natural products to prevent skin diseases […]
HFI Seeks Partnership with FUNAAB
… Expresses Readiness to Contribute to Food Security By Emeka Oluka & Joy Adeyiga In an outstanding move towards bolstering food security in Nigeria, the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), is actively pursuing a strategic partnership with HarvestField Industries (HFI) Limited. The groundwork for the collaboration was laid during a Courtesy Call by the […]