VC Calls for Collective Action to Address Nigeria’s Food Crisis
… As Ogun NIPR Holds 2024 Colloquium By Olasunkanmi Olajide, Joy Adeyiga & Lydia Adebayo The Vice-Chancellor, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, has called for a united effort to overcome the obstacles hindering Nigeria’s progress in achieving the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly in eradicating hunger and ensuring food […]
VC Urges FPY Students to Embrace Agricultural Innovation
… As COBFAS Holds 2024/2025 Academic Session Orientation By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Lydia Adebayo The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, has urged the Farm Practical Year (FPY) students of the Centre for Community-Based Farming Scheme (COBFAS) to embrace agricultural innovation. Represented by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Development, Prof. Kola Adebayo,the Vice-Chancellor stated this while delivering his Opening […]
PTDP Sends Forth Mrs. Elemo, Mr. Olutan
The Part-Time Degree Programme (PTDP) of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), recently organised a heartwarming Send-forth ceremony to honour two of its esteemed staff members, Mrs. Anna Elemo and Mr. Gabriel Olutan, for their outstanding contributions to the University. The event celebrated the exceptional careers of Mrs. Elemo, a Principal Assistant Registrar, and […]
NAL Launches Student Work-Study Programme at the Bindery Section
The Nimbe Adedipe Library (NAL) has introduced a Work-Study Programme that offers students the opportunity to gain practical experience in the Library’s Bindery section during the holiday break. The initiative, supported by the University Management, not only provided entrepreneurial training but also enabled participants to earn a stipend. Miss Deborah Odebunmi, one of the beneficiaries, […]
FUNAAB Announces Guidelines for Inter-University Transfer Applications
By Joy Adeyiga The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has announced the conditions for students from other universities seeking to transfer their studentship to the University. In a Release signed by Dr. Abdussobur Salaam, the Deputy Registrar I, Senate and Admissions, the University stated that students currently enrolled in recognised Nigerian universities, with admissions […]
FUNAAB, Nourished Choice Foods Sign MoU on Food Production
By Joy Adeyiga The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), today, September 27, 2024, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Nourished Choice Foods (NCF) to address the rising food costs and also enhance food production and distribution in Nigeria. Nourished Choice Foods, a Lagos-based company delivering high-quality food products to Nigerian consumers, is led […]
Prof. Sanni Appointed to WAF Board
By Durodola Makinde Prof. Lateef Sanni, Executive Director of the Nigerian Stored Products Research Institute (NSPRI), has been appointed to the Board of the prestigious World Agriculture Forum (WAF). The nomination reflected Prof. Sanni’s significant contributions to agricultural research, sustainability, and global food system innovation. His track record included his role as former Deputy Vice-Chancellor […]
NIPR 2024 Colloquium: VC to Deliver Address on PR’s Role in Combating Food Scarcity
By Olaoye Oyewole The Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, is set to deliver the Keynote Address at the 2024 Colloquium of the Ogun State Chapter of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR). The event, slated for October 3, 2024, would take place at the June 12 Cultural […]
DUFARMS Broiler Processing Unit Comes Alive
The Directorate of University Farms (DUFARMS) has revamped its Broiler Processing operations, to enhance the University’s poultry production capabilities. The processing facility, suitable for research and training, is expected to contribute to both academic and commercial objectives.
Abeokuta Club, Dr. Olowonyo Endow FUNAAB with Multimillion Naira Prizes
By Olasunkanmi Olajide The Senate of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), at a Special Meeting held on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, approved two significant endowments aimed at rewarding academic excellence among students of Egba extraction. A Decision Extract of the Senate signed by the Deputy Registrar I, Senate & Admissions, Dr. Abdussobur Salaam, […]
FUNAAB Releases Academic Calendar for 2024/2025 Academic Session
The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has released the Academic Calendar for the 2024/2025 Academic Session after the approval of the Senate at its Special Meeting held on Tuesday, September 24, 2024. The Calendar was conveyed via a Decision Extract of the meeting signed by the Ag. Registrar and Secretary to Senate, Mrs. Oluwatoyin […]
NUC Approves Eight New Programmes for FUNAAB
In a strategic move to broaden its academic offerings and meet the growing demands for higher education among Nigeria’s teeming youths, the National Universities Commission (NUC) has granted approval for the introduction of eight new programmes at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB). The programmes would officially commence in the 2024/2025 Academic Session, positioning […]