A Professor of Soil Physics from the Department of Soil Science and Land Resources Management, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Professor Durodoluwa Oyedele has reiterated the called for the adoption of Biochar Technology for Sustainable Agriculture and Environmental Protection. The Keynote Speaker, Professor Durodoluwa Oyedele del…

Chemistry Department, in the College of Physical Sciences (COLPHYS) is eyeing possible research collaboration with European Universities in Germany and Spain, through Professor David Diaz who paid a courtesy visit to the Department recently. (Inset) Professor David Diaz from the Institute of Organic Chemistry, University of Regensburg, …

The Governing Council of the University has commended three (3) out-gone members of Council for serving the institution meritoriously during their tenure of office. (R-L) Pro-Chancellor, Dr. (Barr.) Aboki Zhawa presenting an award plaque to the Out-gone representative of the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development on Counc…

The Directorate of Students Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES) has held an orientation for the students in the non-agricultural discipline who are going for their Industrial Training with a charge to be good ambassadors of the University wherever they are posted. (Inset) Director, Directorate of Student Industrial Work Experience…

The Nigerian Institute of Physics (NIP), Ogun State Chapter has held its First Seminar for stakeholders in the field of Physics, calling on all Physics teachers to make Physics interesting by developing simple methods of teaching the subject. Keynote Speaker and Commissioner for Education, Oyo State, Professor Adeniyi, Olowofela deliver…

Government, at all levels in Nigeria have been charged to support and encourage scientists, in order for the country to develop its research potential. The charged was given by Emeritus Professor (Mrs) Olufunke Egunjobi at a 2-Day Training Workshop, organized by the Biopesticide Research Team in collaboration with Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) and Organic Agriculture Project in Tertiary …

The NYSC Directorate has directed the commencement of the Batch ‘C’mobilization exercise for the Prospective Corps Members from various Corps producing institutions with effect from September 3, 2018. To this end, Heads of Departments are hereby requested to forward accurate and comprehensive list of qualified Prospective Corp Members (PCMs) to the Student Affairs Division using the format below: …

The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) on Wednesday, August 28, 2018 made history as the National Centre for Genetic Resources and Biotechnology (NACGRAB) formally presented Certificate of Registration of the First Improved indigenous Chicken Breed, customized and branded as FUNAAB ALPHA, to the institution amid jubilation galore for yet another resounding success. [caption id="a…

The National Centre for Genetic Resources and Biotechnology (NACGRAB) has poured encomium and commendation on the University (FUNAAB) for being at the forefront of meaningful research ditto historical scientific breakthrough with Improved Indigenous Chicken Breed otherwise known as FUNAAB ALPHA. The CEO of NACGRAB and Registrar of Crop Varieties, Livestock Breed and Fisheries, Dr. Sunday Aladele g…

The Paramount Ruler and Alake of Egbaland, HRM Adedotun Aremu Gbadebo, CFR, Okukenu IV has charged the University “to do more of research, in order to get more fund”. The Royal Father who was represented by the Agbaakin of Egbaland and former Military Administrator of Bauchi and Sokoto States, (Rtd.) Navy Captain Rasheed Raji gave the charge in his Goodwill Message at the formal Presentation of Ce…

The Nigerian Institute of Animal Science (NIAS) and the Nigerian Society for Animal Production (NSAP) have commended the University Vice-Chancellor, Professor Kolawole Salako and the Principal Researcher of FUNAAB ALPHA Breed, Professor Olufunmilayo Adebambo respectively for doing them proud. NIAS and NSAP gave the commendation in their Goodwill Messages at the formal presentation of Certificate o…

Migration of brilliant scholars, especially Professors has been identified as the major challenge to quality teaching and research in the nation’s Ivory Towers and Africa in general. The Vice-Chancellor FUNAAB, Professor Kolawole Salako dropped the hint while speaking at the just concluded International Workshop, organized by the Institution’s Centre of Excellence in Agricultural Development and S…