The National Universities Commission (NUC) has arrived at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) to conduct accreditation for 18 academic programmes. The Accreditation Exercise, scheduled for November and December 2024, would be a key opportunity for FUNAAB to reaffirm its commitment to academic excellence. The accreditation exercise began with Mathematics alongside the Food Sc…

The Executive Secretary of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), Sonny S.T. Echono, and the Israeli Ambassador to Nigeria, His Excellency Michael Freeman, recently presented a patent certificate to Prof. Ayotunde Adebambo for his groundbreaking invention, the Automated Non-Invasive Digital Animal Monitoring Device (ANiMeDRig). The presentation took place during the TETFair held at Eagle S…

The NOLAP initiative at FUNAAB has reached a new milestone, as its 10-hectare maize farm is now ready for harvest. The farm, a critical component of the University’s efforts to boost local food production, is expected to yield substantial produce by the first week of December. Recent pictures and videos from the site showcase the robust growth of the maize crop, highlighting the efficient farmin…

By Emeka Oluka & Femi Dansu The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has inducted 80 graduates from the 2023/2024 Academic Session B.Sc. Computer Science cohort into the Computer Professionals (Registration Council of Nigeria) (CPN) on November 15, 2024. Representing the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic), Prof. Olukayode Akinyem…

By Olaoye Oyewole A don in the Department of Home Science and Management (HSM), Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Prof. Olufunmilayo Braide has made a compelling case for the preservation of Adire, a traditional textile art form of the Egbas. She spoke at the 2nd National Adire Festival held at the June 12 Cultural Center, Abeokuta. The festival, themed "Empowering Youths and…

… Set for Exhibition at the National Research Fair By Durodola Makinde & Emeka Oluka The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has achieved another milestone with the recent patent approval of its innovative Automated Non-Invasive Digital Animal Monitoring Device (ANiMeDRig). The Patent Certificate, dated September 5, 2024, was issued by the Patents and Designs Registry, Com…

The College of Agricultural Management and Rural Development (COLAMRUD), Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), has elected Dr. Chioma Adekunle from the Department of Agricultural Economics and Farm Management as the new Deputy Dean. Dr. Adekunle succeeds Prof. Bosede Sotiloye of the Institute of Communication and General Studies, who recently completed her tenure. The Dean of the…

As a mark of honour, reverence, and in tribute to the departed iconic academic leader, and Pioneer Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Prof. Nurudeen Olorun-Nimbe Adedipe, the 7th Substantive Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, has directed that the University’s flags be flown at half-mast for three days, commencing immediately. Former Military Pres…