FUNAAB Celebrates China at 75
By Olasunkanmi Olajide The Vice-Chancellor, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, has extended heartfelt congratulations to the citizens of the People’s Republic of China on the 75th anniversary of the founding of the Republic. The significant milestone was commemorated at a reception held today, September 16, 2024, at the Oriental Hotels in […]
Three FUNAAB Scholars Ranked Among World’s Top 2% Scientists
By Durodola Makinde In a significant milestone that highlights the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB)’s prominence in global academic and research circles, three of its distinguished scholars have been ranked among the top 2% of scientists worldwide. The recognition was based on the latest report released by Elsevier/Stanford University on September 16, 2024, which […]
FUNIS Concludes 3-Day Staff Retreat Ahead of New Academic Session
By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Joy Adeyiga The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta International School (FUNIS) wrapped up its annual 3-Day Staff Retreat on September 13, 2024, as part of preparations for the new school year. The event, held under the theme “Switch on to the Change,” was designed to arm staff with the tools and […]
Board Chair Commends Staff School for Professionalism
… As their New Session Kicks-Off with Workshop The Chairman of the FUNAAB Schools’ Management Board and the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic), Prof. Olukayode Akinyemi, has commended the management and staff of the FUNAAB Staff School for their dedication to professionalism and commitment to maintaining high standards in the previous sessions, as he welcomed them to […]
CIML to Honour FUNAAB VC as Fellow
The Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, is set to be honoured as a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Management and Leadership (CIML), Commonwealth of Kentucky, USA. The induction ceremony, which would also recognise other distinguished awardees, is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, by […]
FUNIS Gets New Principal, Vice-Principals
By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Olaoye Oyewole The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) Schools Management Board has appointed Mr. Olusola Ilori as the new Principal, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta International School (FUNIS) for a five-year term, beginning from the date of his assumption of office. Mr. Ilori, a seasoned educationist, holds a Nigeria Certificate […]
FUNAAB Begins Large-Scale Cultivation of Habanero, Bell Pepper
…Set to Harvest, Launch Pawpaw Sales in October By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Bamidele Odegbami The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), in its ongoing efforts to boost agricultural productivity, has embarked on large-scale cultivation of Habanero and Bell Pepper in collaboration with Musarchy Farms. The project, which spans six hectares, would see the planting of […]
FUNAAB Boosts Environmental Sustainability with Tree Planting Initiative
By Bamidele Odegbami The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has reaffirmed its dedication to environmental sustainability by planting an additional 3,000 tree seedlings on campus. The initiative was made possible through generous donations from First Bank and American Tower Corporation, facilitated by the Nigeria Conservation Foundation (NCF), on September 6, 2024. The tree species […]
FUNAABite Wins Chinese Government Scholarship
By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Olaoye Oyewole Mr. Oladeji Olaide Ayodele, a student from the Department of Crop Protection, College of Plant Science and Crop Production (COLPLANT) of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), has been awarded the highly competitive Chinese Government Scholarship to pursue a PhD in Plant Pathology at the Northwest A&F University, […]
FUNAAB Launches Sales of DUFARMS Fresh Produce
By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Bamidele Odegbami The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has commenced sales of fresh produce from its Directorate of University Farms (DUFARMS), marking a pivotal step in its mission to boost food production and sustainability. At the official launch today, September 10, 2024, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, emphasised the University’s […]
WAFROEX Donates Another Set of Beehives to FUNAAB
… Signs MoU to Advance Beekeeping Research By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Bamidele Odegbami WAFROEX, a renowned agricultural export organisation focused on the export of high-quality West African agricultural products, further solidified its partnership with the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), today, September 10, 2024, by signing a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at […]
FUNAAB Bookshop, a Landmark Achievement – DVC, A
By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Femi Dansu In a bid to foster a culture of reading, safeguard intellectual property, and combat piracy and copyright infringement, the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), in collaboration with the Nigerian Book Publishers Association (NPBA) and the Nigerian Copyright Commission, have continued to promote the visibility of the Nigerian publishing […]