🌦️ CLIMATE FORECAST FOR FUNAAB & ENVIRONS 🌿📅 Issued by: IFSERAR Early Warning System & Geospatial Lab (Source: NOAA NCEP)

🗓️ Weekly Weather Outlook (May 5- May 11, 2025) 🌧️ Total Predicted Rainfall: 5-10mm 📅 Rainy Days: Wednesday and Thursday (2 days) 🌤️ Dry Intervals: Expected for the rest of the week 🌾 Farmers' Advisory This week’s low rainfall (5–10mm) will not be sufficient for planting; delay planting until a more consistent rainy pattern is observed. Begin land clearing and soil preparation, especia…

FUNAAB’s 103rd Inaugural Lecture Holds May 14

By Joy Adeyiga The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) would on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, hold its 103rd Inaugural Lecture at the Prof. Oluwafemi Balogun Ceremonial Building. The event is scheduled to commence at 2:00 p.m., with guests expected to be seated by 1:30 p.m. The Lecture, titled “Biotechnology and Plant Pathology: An Eclectic Approach to Plant Disease Management,” wo…

FUNIS Shines Bright at 2025 UTME: Highest Score Hits 334

The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta International School (FUNIS) has once again affirmed its status as a citadel of academic excellence, with its students delivering outstanding results in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). The highest score was an impressive 334, while the lowest stood at a commendable 238. Among the top-performing students were: 👉 Haliyat…

FUNAAB Hosts NUJ to Train Information Officers

… Honours VC for Excellence in Information Management By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Femi Dansu The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), on May 8, 2025, played host to a One-Day Capacity Building Training for Information and Public Relations Officers across Ogun State. The training, held at the Green Chamber of the University, was organised by the Ogun State Information Chapel o…

Heritage Meets Elegance: Fashion Show and Exhibition Dazzles at FUNAAB

By Adewole Oduwole The Department of Home Science and Management, College of Food Science and Human Ecology (COLFHEC), Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), recently on May 7, 2025, held a colourful and inspiring Fashion Show and Exhibition themed “Heritage in Power: A Fusion of Tradition and Elegance.” The event, held at the NASU Secretariat Building, showcased the creativity an…

VC Commissions Samsung Sales Outlet on Campus

By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Raymond Osemene In a move aimed at enhancing access to authentic digital technology within the University environment, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, today, May 7, 2025, commissioned a Samsung Sales Outlet on campus. The initiative, borne out of a strategic partnership, seeks to provide members of the University Community with convenient access to ge…

Statistical Reasoning, a Vital Tool for Unlocking Nigeria’s Potential

… Says FUNAAB’s 102nd Inaugural Lecturer By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Femi Dansu A renowned expert in Stochastic modelling from the Department of Statistics, College of Physical Sciences (COLPHYS), Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Prof. Samuel Agwuegbo, has underscored the critical role of statistical reasoning in driving national development and realising Nigeria’s full p…

VC Congratulates Staff, Students on Full Accreditation of 18 Academic Programmes

The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, today, May 7, 2025, after receiving the good news, extended heartfelt congratulations to members of staff and students on the successful outcome of the recent accreditation exercise, which saw 18 Academic Programmes granted full accreditation by the National Universities Commission (NUC). The 18 Programmes are Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries M…

FUNAAB Supports FAO’s Digital Village Initiative, Showcases Alumni as Pacesetters

By Emeka Oluka The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has once again reaffirmed its commitment to leveraging digital innovation in agriculture by actively participating in the Inception Workshop of the Food and Agriculture Organisation’s (FAO) Digital Village Initiative (DVI). Held between May 6 and 7, 2025, at the Marriott and Sheraton Hotels, Ikeja, the workshop brought tog…

FUNAAB VC Backs Strategic Partnership with Taylor & Francis Group

By Tofunmi Adebayo & Aduragbemi Oke The Vice-Chancellor, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, has once again expressed the University’s strong interest in forging strategic academic partnerships that would enhance FUNAAB's global visibility and research output. This commitment was made clear today, May 6, 2025, during a Courtesy Visit to the Vice-Cha…

From the Lab to the Table: FUNAAB’s Microbiology Students Turn Research into Business

By Tofunmi Adebayo & Aduragbemi Oke In an effort to provide practical self-employment opportunities alongside academic knowledge to its students, the Department of Microbiology, College of Biosciences (COLBIOS), Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), today, May 6, 2025, hosted its annual Entrepreneurial Skills Exhibition for Final-Year students. Coordinated by Prof. Oluwatoy…

Mr. Salihu Honoured for Innovation in Health Data Management, as Mr. Fashina Emerges AGSOSA President

By Emeka Oluka The Senior Chief Medical Records Officer and Head of the Medical Records Unit at FUNAAB Health Services, Mr. Mohammed-Rabiu Salihu, has been conferred with the Innovative Head Data Management Award by the Association of Health Records and Information Management Practitioners of Nigeria (AHRIMPN), Ogun State Chapter. The prestigious recognition was bestowed during the 2025 Health…

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