By Joy Adeyiga & Femi Dansu The National Association of University Women (NAUW) FUNAAB Chapter celebrated the 2024 International Women's Day in a splendid event, marking the global significance of March 8 as a day to honour the achievements of women in the society. In his Address at the occasion marking the Day, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde emphasisied the transformative po…

By Olaoye Oyewole & Femi Dansu The Oil Palm Processing Unit at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), marked a momentous occasion recently with a remarkable harvest of palm fruit. The Unit proudly displayed the abundant yield, showcasing the University's commitment to agricultural excellence. Students of the Farm Practical Year were observed diligently working on the e…

By Emeka Oluka, Olaoye Oyewole & Tofunmi Adebayo The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has held an Orientation Programme tailored for the weekday-evening students of the Part-Time Degree Programme (PTDP). Speaking at the event, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde congratulated the newly-admitted students, emphasising FUNAAB's standing as one of Nigeria's leading…

By Emeka Oluka & Joy Adeyiga The newly-elected Global President, of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) Alumni Association, Mr. Bolaji Gbadamosi, along with other Executive Members, visited the Vice-Chancellor to convey their gratitude for the continuous support and understanding shown by the University Management towards the Alumni Association. During the meeting, the…

The ‘Nimbe Adedipe Library (NAL) has been selected as the venue for the upcoming 2024 Workshop of the Librarian Registration Council of Nigeria (LRCN) for the Southwest Geo-Political Zone. The event themed "Data, linked data and visualisation in libraries,” is scheduled hold from Monday, July 22, to Friday, July 26, 2024. The LRCN, operating under the purview of the Federal Ministry of Educati…

By Femi Dansu  The Nigerian Association of University Women (NAUW), Abeokuta Chapter, is gearing up to host a celebration in honour of the International Women's Day. In an official memo released by the Association's President, Prof. Emily Ayo-John, the event is scheduled to take place on Friday, March 8, 2024, at the Green Chamber, commencing at 9:00 a.m. The memo further disclosed that…

 … To Inaugurate Indigenous Knowledge System By Femi Dansu The Institute of Food Security, Environmental Resources and Agricultural Research (IFSERAR) of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), is poised for a significant occasion as it is set for the inauguration of its Indigenous Knowledge System (IKS). Simultaneously, the Institute would host its 8th Annual In-House…

... Describes Members as Dedicated By Emeka Oluka The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde has appreciated the members of the Ceremonials Committee for their commitment, selfless service and dedication to the duties of the University. The Vice-Chancellor gave the appreciation  while attending the CERECOM's appraisal meeting of the recently held Matriculation Ceremony, including the …

 … As VC Calls on Physics Dept. to Train Students at Solar Project By Joy Adeyiga  In a bid to enhance practical education and foster collaboration in research and development, the Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, has urged the Physics Department to utilise the University's ongoing 3MW Solar Power facility for student tr…

… As 11th Commencement Lecturer Urges Newly-Matriculated Students Not to Limit Themselves By Olaoye Oyewole & Femi Dansu The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has matriculated a total of 4,324 students for the 2023/2024 Academic Session. The matriculation which took place on February 28, 2024, signifies the importance of ambition and responsibility. Addressing the gath…

By Emeka Oluka & Joy Adeyiga In a concerted effort to uphold standards of quality education within Nigerian universities, the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) played host to delegates from the National Universities Commission (NUC) on Assessment of Equipment Maintenance Centres. The visit, aimed at enforcing quality assurance and quantity control, underscores the Universi…