By Bamidele Odegbami The Department of Microbiology at the College of Biosciences (COLBIOS), Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), on August 23, 2024, organised an Entrepreneurial Skills Exhibition for its final-year students. The event aimed to extend their learning beyond theoretical knowledge by encouraging the development of products that address community needs. Well-packa…

By Olasunkanmi Olajide On August 23, 2024, the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) led by the President and Chairman of the Council, Prof. Pius Olanrewaju paid a Courtesy-Visit to the Vice-Chancellor, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Prof. Babatunde Kehinde to reaffirm the Institute's commitment to renew the existing strategic partnership with the University. …

By Olatoye Sanusi The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) Muslim Community Welfare Foundation (FAMWEF) recently held its 6th Annual General Meeting (AGM) at the Tunde Lemo Auditorium, where the 2022 and 2023 Annual Reports and Financial Statements were presented. Speaking at the event, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, commended the Muslim community for their commi…

By Emeka Oluka & Femi Dansu In a bid to join forces to drive the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN-SDGs), the Directorate of Technologists and Technical Staff (DITTECS) of the University, on August 22, 2024, held a One-Day Seminar at the Green Chamber. Themed, "Linking DITTECS Activities to the UN-SDGs," the Inclusion and Sensitisation Seminar was meant to inform Technologis…

By Femi Dansu The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), in collaboration with Integrated Aerial Precision (IAP) and DJI Agriculture, hosted an Agricultural Drone Show on campus to enlighten agriculturists on the transformative potential of drone technology in agriculture. Themed "Transforming Nigeria's Agriculture with Drone Technology," the event featured an engaging lecture a…

The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, has approved the appointment of Prof. Rebecca Aduradola as the Director, Institute of Communication and General Studies (ICGNS). According to a memo signed by the Ag. Registrar, Mrs. Oluwatoyin Dawodu, the appointment was for a three-year term, effective from August 20, 2024, to August 19, 2027. The memo highlighted that Prof. Aduradola's appointme…

By Femi Dansu The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), on August 17, 2024, hosted the International Youth Day in partnership with HortiNigeria and Heifer International. Speaking at the event, Prof. Isaac Aiyelaagbe, a key figure in FUNAAB’s agricultural initiatives, emphasised the importance of the programme to the University, highlighting FUNAAB’s dedication to Entrepreneuria…

By Emeka Oluka & Bamidele Odegbami The Part-Time Degree Programme (PTDP) of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), held its Matriculation Ceremony for its students on August 16, 2024. The event, which took place at the Postgraduate School Auditorium of the University, marked the official welcome of 168 new students to the University for the 2023/2024 Academic Session. …