ADMISSION TO POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES FOR 2014/2015 ACADEMIC SESSION

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for admission to the following Postgraduate Diplomas, Masters and Doctor of Philosophy Degree programmes at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria   Admission Requirements To be eligible for admission to the Postgraduate Diploma Programme, candidate must be first degree holders in a relevant discipline from any recog…

Don identifies Challenges facing African Women Researchers

The Acting Head, Department of Hospitality and Tourism, College of Food Science and Human Ecology (COLFHEC), and a Fellowship Awardee, African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD), Dr. Mobolaji Omemu, has identified cultural norms, family demands, gender inequality, lack of role models, lack of leadership skills and organisational support, as well as age barrier as some of the ma…

Serve With Diligence – VC Charges Student Union Leaders

The Vice-Chancellor, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) and the President, Association of African Universities (AAU), Professor Olusola Oyewole, has called on the newly-elected Student Union executives of the University (FUNAABSU), to serve with diligence by showing humility, high sense of responsibility and the fear of God. The Vice-Chancellor made this call during the swearing-…

Stakeholders Brainstorm on Food Security at NIFST Conference

The 38th Annual Conference of the Nigerian Institute of Food Science and Technology (NIFST), served as a forum for robust discourse as stakeholders brainstormed on how food security can be enhanced in view of the daunting challenges facing food production in Africa. The theme of the conference was titled, "Food Value Chains: Opportunity for Wealth Creation and Food Security". Speaking at the occas…

Priorities for Transforming African Higher Education into the 21st Century

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…

Education, Vital to National Development, Says Professor Adedipe

The Pioneer Vice-Chancellor, Professor Nurudeen Adedipe, has described education as very crucial in the realisation of national aspirations and development. According to the erudite scholar, governments that are conscious of the importance of education should be commended and encouraged to do more in the interest of the society. He made this observation during the 6th Prince Bola Ajibola Annual Le…

Priorities for Transforming African Higher Education into the 21st Century

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…

FUNAAB to Host Climate Research Programme, Receives NUC Team

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…

Microfinance Bank Poised to Serve You Better, Says MD

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…

FUNAAB BIOTECHNOLOGY CENTRE TRAINING PROGRAMMES 2014

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 …

Mr. FASANYA, I. O.

Degree: E-mail: Tel: +234 Dept: Academic Rank: Current Position: On permission to attend three (3) Months at Kenya School of Monetary Studies, Nairobi. Research Interest:…

Dr. ADEOSUN, S. O.

Degree: B.Eng., M.Eng. Ph.D E-mail: Tel: +234 Dept: Mechatronics Engineering Academic Rank: Reader Current Position: On Sabbatical Leave from  Department of Metallurgical & Materials Engineering Research Interest:…

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