Education, Vital to National Development, Says Professor Adedipe

The Pioneer Vice-Chancellor, Professor Nurudeen Adedipe, has described education as very crucial in the realisation of national aspirations and development. According to the erudite scholar, governments that are conscious of the importance of education should be commended and encouraged to do more in the interest of the society. He made this observation during the 6th […]

Priorities for Transforming African Higher Education into the 21st Century

Nigeria, , with an estimated population of 150 million people, is located on the West Coast of Africa, bordered by the Atlantic Ocean and four countries, namely, Cameroon to the East, Benin Republic to the West, Chad to the North and Niger to the North. It has a land mass of 923,768 square kilometres with […]

FUNAAB to Host Climate Research Programme, Receives NUC Team

The African Academy of Sciences (AAS), has shortlisted the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) as a hosting institution for the Climate Impact Research Capacity and Leadership Enhancement (CIRCLE), Sub-Saharan African Programme. The shortlisting was communicated to the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Olusola Oyewole by the Acting Head, Department of Water Resources Management and Agrometerology, Dr. Gideon […]

Microfinance Bank Poised to Serve You Better, Says MD

The Managing Director of the UNAAB Microfinance Bank Limited, Mr. Abimbola Adewale, has disclosed that the bank was fully prepared to offer interesting services and products to its existing and intending customers. The MD gave the assurance recently, saying the vision of the bank was to be a first class microfinance bank in Nigeria, delivering […]

FUNAAB BIOTECHNOLOGY CENTRE TRAINING PROGRAMMES 2014

The Federal University of Agriculture Biotechnology Practical Training Programmes comprising: Molecular Cloning and Plant Genetic Transformation and Micro propagation RT-PCR in Genomic Applications Principle and Applications of Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) in Detection of Pathogen and Toxins will be running concurrently from 1st to 5th September, 2014. Intending participants are to send their letter/SMS […]

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Oputu, former BoI MD, Becomes FUNAAB Ambassador

The immediate past Managing Director of the Bank of Industry (BoI), Dr. (Ms.) Evelyn Oputu has been appointed as the Ambassador for Entrepreneurship and Industrial Linkages at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB). Communicating the appointment to her during a visit to the University, the-Chancellor, Professor Olusola Oyewole described her as an exemplary woman […]

NgREN Commissioned, FUNAAB to Benefit from Project

The nation’s President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan has commissioned the Nigerian Research and Education Network (NgREN), a broadband video-conferencing project, initiated by the National Universities Commission (NUC). President Jonathan, who was represented at the commissioning in Abuja by the former Supervising Minister for Education, Barrister Nyesom Wike, stated that the project was aimed at promoting research […]

SIWES Coordinators Tasked on Better Supervision

The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Olusola Oyewole has stated that the achievements recorded by the Students’ Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES) is highly dependent on the quality of supervision given to the scheme at all levels as well as the diligent performance of the SIWES Directorate, College Representatives and Departmental Coordinators. Making this observation at a 2-day […]

Management Appreciates CERECOM, DPR

As a morale booster, the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has organised an Appreciation Luncheon for members of the FUNAAB Ceremonials Committee and staff of the Directorate of Public Relations for their exemplary service to the University. Speaking at the occasion, the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Olusola Oyewole restated his vision that FUNAAB would soon become […]

FUNAAB Gets Cooling Van   

The West Africa Agricultural Productivity Programme (WAAPP) Nigeria has donated a cooling van to the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), for the implementation of the aquaculture component of the FUNAAB-WAAPP Project. The Director, Institute of Food Security, Environmental Resources and Agricultural Research (IFSERAR), Professor Akin Omotayo, said the aquaculture component of the FUNAAB-WAAPP project […]