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 insights needed to tackle the upcoming academic challenges. …

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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 a new academic session. Spe…

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NOMINATION OF CANDIDATES FOR THE COMMONWEALTH SCHOLARSHIPS TENABLE IN THE UNITED KINGDOM

This is to announce to all members of the University community that applications are now open for the 2025 Commonwealth Scholarships tenable in the United Kingdom. The University has been allotted TWO slots to nominate for the 2025 call. Deans and Directors of Academic Centres are therefore called to nominate one candidate each with minimum of Second Class Upper Degree and good publication recor…

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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 10:00 a.m. at the Re…

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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 in E…

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DUFARMS Celebrates Staff for Meritorious Service

By Emeka Oluka The Directorate of University Farms (DUFARMS) of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), today, September 11, 2024, honoured Mr. Ebunoluwa Atinuke and Mr. Shehu Babangida for their dedicated service to the Directorate. Speaking at the event organised in their honour, the Ag. Director, DUFARMS, Dr. Emmanuel Bankole appreciated the duo for their exceptional work …

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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 5,000 Haban…

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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 s…

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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, Shaanxi, China. …

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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. The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde paying for the produce bought at the sales launch At the official launch …

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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) aim…

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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 ind…

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