FUNAAB Plans Sales Partnership with Justrite Superstore

By Joy Adeyiga & Temiloluwa Osinuga The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) and the Justrite Superstore are in talks for a grand-partnership, aimed to promote and expand the sales of the University’s agricultural products, as well as enhance entrepreneurial education. The need for partnership between both parties was ignited during a visit by the Justrite team to the Vice-…

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CSLU Conducts Maiden Interview for Farm Officers

By Joy Adeyiga & Femi Dansu The Career Services and Linkages Unit (CSLU) at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), held its maiden interview session for Farm Officers today, Monday, May 27, 2024, at the CSLU Conference Room. The initiative was a collaboration between CSLU and Dewhales Farms, a rapidly growing crop and animal farming enterprise operating in Obafemi Owode …

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Wafroex CEO Visits FUNAAB 

 ... Happy with the usage of Beehives The Chief Executive Officer and Founder, Wafroex, Mr. Omar Lababidi recently paid a Courtesy Visit to the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde to ascertain the level of usage of the recently donated Beehives. It would be recalled that Wafroex donated a large quantum of Beehives to the University on March 11, 2024, as part of its Corporate Social Respon…

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FUNAAB Webinar Series 010

https://funaab.edu.ng/event/funaab-webinar-series-010 Hypertension, commonly known as high blood pressure, is often referred to as the "silent killer" because it may show no symptoms until it has caused significant damage to vital organs such as the heart, kidneys, or brain. It affects one in four adults, and is the number one risk factor for death globally. In our tenth Webinar series, "Under…

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BATNF Awards Start-Up Grants to FUNAAB Graduate Agripreneurs

By Femi Dansu The British American Tobacco Nigeria Foundation (BATNF) has granted 1.5 million Naira each to four Graduate Agripreneurs from the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) totaling 6 Million in all. The event climaxed the Phase III of the FUNAAB-BATN Graduate Agripreneurs programme, held on May 23, 2024, at the 300-Seater Lecture Theatre (Auditorium 1), College of Agri…

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CEADESE Director Appointed as Senate Representative on Council

The Director, Centre of Excellence in Agricultural Development and Sustainable Environment (CEADESE), Prof. Adeboye Fafiolu has been appointed as a member of the Governing Council of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB). As contained in a circular issued and signed by the Acting Registrar, Mrs. Oluwatoyin Dawodu, Prof. Fafiolu was elected at a Special Meeting of Senate on May…

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HortiNigeria Trains Students, Staff on Commercial Onion Cultivation

By Olaoye Oyewole HortiNigeria, in collaboration with Eweko Integrated Services and FUNAAB Hub, organised a Training Workshop for students and staff of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) on cultivating onions commercially in Southwest Nigeria. During his lecture on onion farming, Mr. Abdullateef Otunba from Eweko Integrated Services debunked the myth that onions cannot be…

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“Food Safety, a Shared Responsibility for All,” Says FUNAAB’s 90th Inaugural Lecturer 

 By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Joy Adeyiga Prof. Adebukunola Omemu, a renowned expert in Food Microbiology and Safety, has identified food safety as a critical responsibility that required a collaborative effort from all stakeholders involved in the food supply chain, from farm to fork. Prof. Omemu made this revelation during the 90th Inaugural Lecture of the Federal University of Agricult…

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FUNAAB Webinar Series 009

https://funaab.edu.ng/event/funaab-webinar-series-009 Agriculture thrives on timely and accurate information, crucial for decision-making in areas such as input management and market trends. In Nigeria, farmers face challenges in accessing such vital data, impacting productivity. However, the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into agriculture holds promise for addressing these issues…

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Biotech Centre Hosts BIORISK Management Training

By Joy Adeyiga & Femi Dansu The Biotechnology Centre of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has concluded its Two-Day BIORISK Management Awareness Training for Scientists and Technologists in the University. The Training, which began on May 20, 2024, was convened by the Director, Biotechnology Centre, Prof. Olufunke Shittu. In her welcome address, Prof. Shittu said t…

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SmartSoil Team Equips FPY Students with Digital Soil Mapping App

 By Tofunmi Adebayo & Temiloluwa Osinuga The SmartSoil Project Team of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), has equipped students of the Farm Practical Year (FPY) with the usage of the Digital Soil Nutrient App, a significant stride towards enhancing food security and streamlining farming processes. Themed “Digital Agriculture for Food Security: Accelerating Agri-based…

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CIPM Visits FUNAAB, Talks-up Collaboration with COLAMRUD

By Emeka Oluka & Femi Dansu The Chartered Institute of Personnel Management (CIPM) recently paid a courtesy visit to the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), with the aim of fostering collaboration with the Department of Agricultural Administration (AGAD), in the College of Agricultural Management and Rural Development (COLAMRUD). The meeting was held in the Conference Roo…

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