Pioneer UL Delivers NAL Eminent Personality Lecture

… Calls on Librarians to Harness the Advantages of AI By Emeka Oluka and Joy Adeyiga “With the advent of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Nigerian libraries have the potential to significantly enhance their services through improved Information Management and User Engagement." This was the submission of Dr. Taofik Salisu, the Pioneer University Librarian, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeoku…

DVC, Development Continues Official Tour with Visits to ICGNS, DUFARMS

By Emeka Oluka & Femi Dansu The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Development), Prof. Kola Adebayo, has continued his official tour of Units, Centres, Directorates, and Institutes under his supervision, with recent visits to the Institute of Communication and General Studies (ICGNS) and the Directorate of University Farms (DUFARMS). The Director, ICGNS, Prof. Remilekun Aduradola briefing the DVC, De…

GRADUATE AGRIPRENEURSHIP PROGRAMME – PHASE IV

In the year 2022, the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta entered into a partner Service Agreement with the British American Tobacco Nigerian Foundation (BATN, Foundation) for a Graduate Agripreneurship programme funded by BATNF. So far, 10 (TEN) agripreneurs have been selected (for phase I and II and III) to participate in the programme and were given One million, five hundred thousand …

The Bahamas Delegation Bids Farewell to FUNAAB

… Proposes Collaboration on Agricultural Heritage By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Tofunmi Adebayo As the Bahamas delegation concluded its week-long visit to the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), a strategic exit meeting was held today, February 18, 2025, with the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, to solidify collaborations on agricultural heritage. Led by His Excelle…

FUNAAB’s 3MW Hybrid Solar Project Comes to Life

By Olasunkanmi Olajide The long-anticipated 3MW Hybrid Solar Power Project at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has reached a significant milestone, delivering an uninterrupted electricity to more than half of the University’s facilities. The World Bank-sponsored project, which began following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Rural Electrificat…

FUNAAB Mourns the Passing of Prof. Oladipo Ademuyiwa

The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) deeply regrets to announce the passing of Professor Oladipo Ademuyiwa of the Department of Biochemistry, College of Biosciences (COLBIOS). His sad demise occurred on Sunday, February 16, 2025. The University community mourns this great loss and extends heartfelt condolences to his family, colleagues, and loved ones. May his gentle soul r…

FUNAAB Hosts The Bahamas Delegation on Historic Badagry Slave Route Tour

By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Tofunmi Adebayo In a profound journey to reconnect with their ancestral roots, a high-powered delegation from The Bahamas, visiting the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), embarked on a historic tour of the Badagry Slave Route today, February 17, 2025. Led by select University officials, the delegation explored significant sites, including the Badag…

The Bahamas Delegation Visits Alake, ARI, Other Key Institutions

By Olasunkanmi Olajide, Emeka Oluka & Raymond Osemene As part of their official visit to the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), a high-profile delegation from The Bahamas, led by Ambassador (Dr.) Godfrey Eneas and his wife, Mrs. Sandra Eneas, paid homage to the Alake and Paramount Ruler of Egbaland, His Royal Majesty, Oba (Dr.) Adedotun Aremu Gbadebo, Okukenu IV. Duri…

Ongoing Test-Run of FUNAAB’s 3MW Hybrid Solar Power

The test run of the 3MW Hybrid Solar Power at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) is progressing steadily, ensuring the campus benefits from a sustainable and uninterrupted power supply. Control Room at the Power House Designed to operate entirely on solar energy during the day, the system transitions at night based on battery storage capacity and priority load distributio…

FUNIS Shines at ‘Engineering & You’ STEM Competition

The maiden edition of 'Engineering & You', a Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Quiz Competition, has concluded with the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta International School (FUNIS) securing an impressive second-place finish. FUNIS students with the Abeokuta Branch Chairman of the Nigerian Society of Engineers, Engr. Olumayowa Idowu, FNSE and the Panel of Ju…

DVC, Development Commends FUNAAB Radio Staff for Professionalism, Excellence

By Kunle Ariyibi The Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Development, Prof. Kola Adebayo, has applauded staff members of FUNAAB Radio 89.5FM for their professionalism and excellence, as well as their unwavering dedication, resilience, and commitment to advancing the station and the University’s overall mission. Prof. Adebayo, also the Chairman of the station's Management Board gave this commendation durin…

The Bahamas Delegation Explores FUNAAB’s Agricultural, Research Innovations

By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Patrick Erinoso The high-powered delegation from The Bahamas on a week-long working visit to the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), led by His Excellency, Ambassador (Dr.) William John Godfrey Eneas, on February 13, 2025, explored the University's cutting-edge research and agricultural advancements. The delegation toured key institutes and centres …

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