MACFRUT, FUNAAB Join Forces for Agricultural Innovation

By Olasunkanmi Olajide In a bid to advance agricultural innovation and practices, MACFRUT, a global prominent trade fair in the fruit and vegetable industry, has set its sights on collaboration with the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB). The initiative seeks to bolster efforts in fruit and vegetable production, presenting an exciting prospect for stakeholders in both academi…

UMFB Holds 3rd AGM

…Presents 2021, 2022 Annual Reports By Emeka Oluka The UNAAB Microfinance Bank on February 14, 2024, held its Annual General Meeting (AGM). The meeting included the presentation of the Bank's Annual Reports and Financial Statements for the 2021 and 2022 Financial Years. Addressing shareholders of the Bank at the AGM, the Vice-Chancellor, who is also the Bank's Chairman, Board of Directors,…

COLBIOS Holds 3rd Bioscience Conference

…As VC Reiterates FUNAAB's Commitment to Bridging the Gap Between Theory and Practice By Emeka Oluka & Femi Dansu The College of Biosciences (COLBIOS), Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) marked another milestone as it recently hosted its 3rd Bioscience Conference. The event drew together esteemed scholars, researchers, and industry leaders from across the globe to explo…

Scholars Converge in FUNAAB to Discuss Poultry Production Systems

By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Femi Dansu A team of scholars in the field of poultry production has converged in the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) for a Day Workshop to further forge a way in gender dynamics in West African family poultry production systems. The One-day Workshop was in collaboration with the University of Hohenheim, Stuttgart, Germany, as well as the Unive…

MTU Delegation Visits NAL for Collaboration

By Olaoye Oyewole In a bid to enhance its Library services, a delegation from Mountain Top University (MTU) led by their University Librarian, Dr. Helen Akinade embarked on a visit to the Nimbe Adedipe Library (NAL) in the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB). Before visiting NAL, the Team paid a Courtesy-Visit to the Vice-Chancellor, and they were warmly received by the Vice-C…

TAFTA Collaborates with FUNAAB on Student Empowerment

By Femi Dansu A delegation from Terra Academy For The Arts (TAFTA) has visited the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) to empower students, as well as foster collaboration between the Academy and FUNAAB. The primary focus of the collaboration was to provide free training opportunities, particularly aimed at female students, in various artistic and entrepreneurial disciplines. …

Don Advocates Indigenous Knowledge for Value Addition

… Warns Against Bleaching By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Joy Adeyiga The 85th Inaugural Lecturer of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Prof. Elizabeth Oluwalana, a distinguished expert in Agricultural and Resources Economics, has strongly cautioned against the harmful practices of skin bleaching. Instead, she urged the utilisation of natural products to prevent skin dise…

COLVET Holds 15th Oath-Taking, Induction Ceremony

By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Femi Dansu The College of Veterinary Medicine (COLVET) recently held its 15th Oath-Taking and Induction Ceremony. Speaking at the Ceremony, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, highlighted the profound impact of COLVET since its establishment, saying, "We have been leaders in the field of Veterinary Medicine, benefiting the health of animals, people, and t…

HFI Seeks Partnership with FUNAAB

… Expresses Readiness to Contribute to Food Security By Emeka Oluka & Joy Adeyiga In an outstanding move towards bolstering food security in Nigeria, the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), is actively pursuing a strategic partnership with HarvestField Industries (HFI) Limited. The groundwork for the collaboration was laid during a Courtesy Call by the HFI team on the V…

FUNAAB Welcomes JUPEB Team for Annual Moderation Exercise

By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Femi Dansu A high powered delegation from the Joint Universities Preliminary Examination Board (JUPEB) led by their Registrar, Prof. Wale Okunuga today, February 5, 2024, paid a Courtesy Visit to the Vice-Chancellor, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Prof. Babatunde Kehinde in his Office to mark the commencement of the week-long 2024 Moderation of…

FUNAAB Collaborates with Amo Farms

… Empowers FPY Students On Chicken Production By Joy Adeyiga & Patrick Erinoso In a strategic move to nurture future entrepreneurs, the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), has partnered with Amo Farma Hatchery Siberier Limited to provide Hands-On Training for Farm Practical Year (FPY) students, focusing on chicken production. The Training Session, conducted at the Centr…

FUNIS Celebrates Immediate Past DVC, A

…Commends His Leadership By Joy Adeyiga & Tofunmi Adebayo In appreciation of his dedication and selfless service throughout his tenure as the Deputy Vice-Chancellor Academic (DVC, A), and Chairman, FUNAAB Schools Management Board, the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta International School (FUNIS), hosted a Sent-Forth Ceremony to honour Prof. Christian Ikeobi. Appreciating his p…

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