27th Annual Global Convention Novelty Football Match: FUNAAB Alumni Lock Horns with UI Alumni
By Femi Dansu & Patrick Erinoso The 27th Annual Global Convention and 26th Annual Lecture Series of the FUNAAB Alumni Association continued in grand style on January 9, 2025, with a thrilling Novelty Football Match between the Alumni of the University of Ibadan (UI) and the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB). Organised by the […]
FUNAAB Hosts Webinar on Fostering Gender Responsiveness in Higher Education
By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Femi Dansu The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), on January 8, 2025, held the 18th edition of its Webinar series, with the theme: “Fostering Gender Responsiveness in Higher Educational Institutions for a Vibrant Research and Development Future.” The session featured a thought-provoking presentation by Prof. Petra Abdulsalam-Saghir, Head of the […]
125 Students Get UK Alumni Branch Support Ahead of Exams
By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Femi Dansu 125 students of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), have benefited from the support of the United Kingdom (UK) Branch of the Alumni Association through the provision of foodstuffs and beverages to aid their preparation for the upcoming examinations. The event took place today, January 7, 2025, at […]
Another Round of Habanero, Bell Pepper Harvest at FUNAAB/Musarchy Farms Imminent
By Femi Dansu & Raymond Osemene The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), in collaboration with Musarchy Farms, is set to begin another round of harvesting and sales of Habanero and Bell pepper. This follows the success of the large-scale harvest and massive sales recorded on the farm just two weeks ago. Members of the […]
NUC Completes Accreditation of 18 Programmes at FUNAAB
By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Femi Dansu The National Universities Commission (NUC) Accreditation Team has successfully concluded its evaluation of 18 academic programmes at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB). The evaluation process, which commenced a month ago, culminated in an exit meeting held on December 18, 2024. The final review focused on the B.Agric […]
Entrepreneurship: The Key to Thriving in a Rapidly Changing World – CENTS Director
By Emeka Oluka & Femi Dansu The need for a paradigm shift from traditional classroom learning to address evolving societal needs in a rapidly changing and technologically driven world has been emphasised. This emphasis was made by Prof. Emily Ayo-John, Director of the Centre for Entrepreneurial Studies (CENTS), Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) during […]
Alumni Class of 2001/2002 Pay Courtesy Visit to Management
… Gives Back to their Alma Mater By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Femi Dansu The Management of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), led by the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, today, December 16, 2024, welcomed the Alumni Class of 2001/2002 Academic Session Graduating set, popularly known as the “FUNAAB Legend Alumni,” to the University. Addressing […]
Dizengoff Nigeria Ltd, FUNAAB Sign MoU on Agricultural Innovation
By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Femi Dansu The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has entered into a strategic partnership with Dizengoff West Africa Nigeria Limited through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The agreement, aimed at fostering collaboration in agricultural innovation and research, was formalised today, December 16, 2024, in the Vice-Chancellor’s Conference […]
FUNAAB Acquires Ultra-Modern Farm Equipment to Boost DUFARMS Operations
By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Femi Dansu The Directorate of University Farms (DUFARMS) at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), renowned for its large-scale food production, has taken a major step forward in enhancing its agricultural capabilities with the acquisition of ultra-modern farm equipment. The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, handed over the newly procured equipment […]
Three Most Senior Deans Get New Cars
By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Femi Dansu In a bid to ease the demands of official assignments for Frontline Officers of the University, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde today, December 13 2024, presented three brand new GAC GA4, 200T cars to some Deans. Speaking at the handover ceremony, Prof. Kehinde highlighted the University’s commitment to prioritising […]
ABE, FMW, AQ&FM Undergo NUC Evaluation
By Emeka Oluka & Femi Dansu The Accreditation Team from the National Universities Commission (NUC) conducted another round of evaluation at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) to assess the quality of various Programmes in the University. Some of the Programmes under review during the week were the Aquaculture and Fisheries Management (AQ&FM) and […]
NUC Accreditation Team Arrives to Evaluate Mechanical Engineering Programme
By Femi Dansu The accreditation process for various academic programmes at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) continued on November 29, 2024, with the arrival of another Team from the National Universities Commission (NUC) to evaluate the Mechanical Engineering programme. Led by Prof. Muhamod Dauda, the Accreditation Team paid a Courtesy Visit to the […]