Nigeria, , with an estimated population of 150 million people, is located on the West Coast of Africa, bordered by the Atlantic Ocean and four countries, namely, Cameroon to the East, Benin Republic to the West, Chad to the North and Niger to the North. It has a land mass of 923,768 square kilometres with a population of about 150 million people comprising about 350 ethno-linguistic groups. The co…

The African Academy of Sciences (AAS), has shortlisted the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) as a hosting institution for the Climate Impact Research Capacity and Leadership Enhancement (CIRCLE), Sub-Saharan African Programme. The shortlisting was communicated to the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Olusola Oyewole by the Acting Head, Department of Water Resources Management and Agrom…

The Managing Director of the UNAAB Microfinance Bank Limited, Mr. Abimbola Adewale, has disclosed that the bank was fully prepared to offer interesting services and products to its existing and intending customers. The MD gave the assurance recently, saying the vision of the bank was to be a first class microfinance bank in Nigeria, delivering quality service towards poverty alleviation and wealth…

The Federal University of Agriculture Biotechnology Practical Training Programmes comprising: Molecular Cloning and Plant Genetic Transformation and Micro propagation RT-PCR in Genomic Applications Principle and Applications of Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) in Detection of Pathogen and Toxins will be running concurrently from 1st to 5th September, 2014. Intending participants are to …

The immediate past Managing Director of the Bank of Industry (BoI), Dr. (Ms.) Evelyn Oputu has been appointed as the Ambassador for Entrepreneurship and Industrial Linkages at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB). Communicating the appointment to her during a visit to the University, the-Chancellor, Professor Olusola Oyewole described her as an exemplary woman with great values…

The nation’s President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan has commissioned the Nigerian Research and Education Network (NgREN), a broadband video-conferencing project, initiated by the National Universities Commission (NUC). President Jonathan, who was represented at the commissioning in Abuja by the former Supervising Minister for Education, Barrister Nyesom Wike, stated that the project was aimed at promoti…

The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Olusola Oyewole has stated that the achievements recorded by the Students’ Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES) is highly dependent on the quality of supervision given to the scheme at all levels as well as the diligent performance of the SIWES Directorate, College Representatives and Departmental Coordinators. Making this observation at a 2-day “Step-Down Capac…

As a morale booster, the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has organised an Appreciation Luncheon for members of the FUNAAB Ceremonials Committee and staff of the Directorate of Public Relations for their exemplary service to the University. Speaking at the occasion, the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Olusola Oyewole restated his vision that FUNAAB would soon become a world-class Un…