2024 NIPR Week: VC Receives Ogun NIPR Delegates
By Olasunkanmi Olajide In preparation for the inaugural NIPR Week, slated to be held with fanfare, the Local Organising Committee (LOC) initiated proceedings by paying a Courtesy Visit to the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, in his Office recently. Leading the delegation was Mrs. Seun Boye, Chairman of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), Ogun […]
Don Advocates Agricultural Machinery Engineering for Food Security in Nigeria
By Tofunmi Adebayo A don in the Department of Agricultural and Bio-Resources Engineering, College of Engineering (COLENG), Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Engr. (Prof.) Alex Folami Adisa has advocated agricultural machinery engineering for food security in Nigeria. Speaking as the University’s 88th Inaugural Lecturer on the title, “Agricultural Machinery Engineering: A Key Towards Sustainable […]
COLPHYS Holds 2nd International Conference
By Tofunmi Adebayo The College of Physical Sciences (COLPHYS), Federal University of Agriculture Abeokuta (FUNAAB) commenced its 2024 2nd Biennial International Conference today, March 19, 2024, with an Opening Ceremony held at the Red Chamber. Themed “Scientific Innovations and Developments: Scenic Route to Sustainable Development, Economy, and Security,” the event aimed to explore the important […]
COLPLANT Emerges Victorious in Queens’ Clash SUG Games
By Joy Adeyiga The Student Union Government (SUG) of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), recently hosted a female football game, tagged the Clash of the Queens. This groundbreaking event saw participation from all Colleges on campus, culminating in a thrilling final match that crowned a champion. The College of Plant Science and Crop […]
Prof. Ojo Appointed as Desk Officer for German Embassy
The Director, Veterinary Teaching Hospital (VTH), Prof. Olufemi Ojo has been appointed as the Desk Officer for the German Embassy in the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB). His appointment as the Desk Officer was a fallout of the recent visit of the German Consular General to Nigeria, His Excellency, Mr. Weert Borner, where fruitful […]
NBPA Collaborates with FUNAAB on the Establishment of Bookshop
By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Tofunmi Adebayo The Nigerian Book Publishers Association (NBPA) is set to partner with the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) to establish a Bookshop on campus to foster a culture of reading and promote the Nigerian publishing industry. The NBPA, a prominent trade association representing the interests of book publishers in […]
Prof. Olaoye Re-appointed Director, AMREC
The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde has approved the re-appointment of Prof. Jacob Olaoye as the Director, Agricultural Media Resources and Extension Centre (AMREC). The details of the re-appointment were contained in a Release signed by the Acting Registrar, Mrs. Oluwatoyin Dawodu. His re-appointment is for a period of three years, with effect from March 13, […]
Wafroex Donates Beehives to FUNAAB
By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Femi Dansu In a bid to foster sustainable agricultural practices and technological advancement, Wafroex Ltd, an Agro-Allied organisation, has extended its philanthropic arm to the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), with a significant donation of beehives. The event, which marks the beginning of a promising collaboration between the two entities, […]
SystemSpecs to Launch Innovative Campus App in FUNAAB
By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Tofunmi Adebayo In a groundbreaking collaboration, SystemSpecs, a leading technology firm, has concluded plans to partner with the University to introduce an innovative app dubbed FUNAABMobile. The pioneering venture aimed to revolutionise campus life by offering a suite of features geared towards enhancing convenience and connectivity. Speaking at the collaborative meeting, […]
NAUW Celebrates International Women’s Day in Grand Style
By Joy Adeyiga & Femi Dansu The National Association of University Women (NAUW) FUNAAB Chapter celebrated the 2024 International Women’s Day in a splendid event, marking the global significance of March 8 as a day to honour the achievements of women in the society. In his Address at the occasion marking the Day, the Vice-Chancellor, […]
Economic Diversification: Don Harps on Potentials of African Giant Rats
By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Joy Adeyiga A significant call for economic diversification echoed through the halls of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) as Prof. Adebayo Akinloye, an esteemed figure in Veterinary Anatomy, delivered the University’s 87th Inaugural Lecture titled “The Magnum Opus of Reproductive Anatomy: The African Giant Rat and the Giant of […]
NAL to Host 2024 LRCN Workshop
The ‘Nimbe Adedipe Library (NAL) has been selected as the venue for the upcoming 2024 Workshop of the Librarian Registration Council of Nigeria (LRCN) for the Southwest Geo-Political Zone. The event themed “Data, linked data and visualisation in libraries,” is scheduled hold from Monday, July 22, to Friday, July 26, 2024. The LRCN, operating under […]