Abeokuta Club, Dr. Olowonyo Endow FUNAAB with Multimillion Naira Prizes

By Olasunkanmi Olajide The Senate of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), at a Special Meeting held on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, approved two significant endowments aimed at rewarding academic excellence among students of Egba extraction. A Decision Extract of the Senate signed by the Deputy Registrar I, Senate & Admissions, Dr. Abdussobur Salaam, on behalf of the A…

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FUNAAB Releases Academic Calendar for 2024/2025 Academic Session

The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has released the Academic Calendar for the 2024/2025 Academic Session after the approval of the Senate at its Special Meeting held on Tuesday, September 24, 2024. The Calendar was conveyed via a Decision Extract of the meeting signed by the Ag. Registrar and Secretary to Senate, Mrs. Oluwatoyin Dawodu.…

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NUC Approves Eight New Programmes for FUNAAB

In a strategic move to broaden its academic offerings and meet the growing demands for higher education among Nigeria's teeming youths, the National Universities Commission (NUC) has granted approval for the introduction of eight new programmes at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB). The programmes would officially commence in the 2024/2025 Academic Session, positioning FUNAAB…

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FUNAAB Commences Coffee Cultivation

By Olasunkanmi Olajide Recognising the economic and agricultural importance of coffee as one of the most valuable commodities exported by developing countries, the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has embarked on a significant coffee cultivation project. Reports indicate that over 75 million people globally rely on coffee for their livelihood, and in early September 2024, F…

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Management Urges Students to Prioritise Safety, Vigilance

The Management of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), has called on students to remain calm, vigilant, and prioritise their safety during these trying times. The appeal comes in the wake of the tragic murder of Miss Christianah Idowu, a student of the University who was murdered in Lagos when returning from her place of internship. Speaking to FUNAAB Bulletin, the Deputy Vi…

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FUNAAB Begins Construction of Research Laboratory, Demonstration Farm

The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has begun the construction of a state-of-the-art Research Laboratory and Demonstration Farm, which included the development of a modern Greenhouse and a cutting-edge Research Centre, aimed at enhancing agricultural research and practical training at the University.…

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Part-Time Degree Students Begin First Semester Examinations

By Olaoye Oyewole The Part-Time Degree students of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), commenced their First Semester Examinations for the 2023/2024 Academic Session on September 20, 2024. Dr. Enovwo Odjegba, Coordinator of the Part-Time Degree Programme (PTDP), confirmed that all necessary preparations had been put in place to ensure a seamless examination process. She c…

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Chameleon Donated to FUNAAB Zoo Park

The FUNAAB Zoo Park has welcomed a new addition to its growing collection of fauna, thanks to the generous donation of a chameleon by Mr. Ogunbiyi Ayoda of the Directorate of University Farms (DUFARMS). The reptile was officially released into the courtyard, where it would be a source of both educational value and fascination for visitors and students alike. The donation underscored the importan…

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Another FUNAAB Alumnus Shines

… As He Wins MasterCard Foundation Scholarship at Cambridge By Joy Adeyiga Mr. Mujeeb Adaraloye, a 2021 graduate of the Department of Plant Breeding and Seed Technology (PBST), College of Plant Science and Crop Production (COLPLANT), Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), has also been awarded the prestigious 2024 Mastercard scholarship to pursue an MPhil in Biological Sciences …

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COLENG Honours Retired Staff with Farewell Celebration

By Olaoye Oyewole The College of Engineering (COLENG) at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), on September 18, 2024, honoured two distinguished retired staff members, Prof. Samson Awokola and Engr. (Dr.) Lawrence Olaoluwa, in a heartfelt farewell celebration, recognising their outstanding contributions to the College and University. Speaking at the event, the Vice-Chancell…

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Pro-Chancellor, VC Honoured with CIML Fellowships

By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Joy Adeyiga The Pro-Chancellor and Chairman, Governing Council, HRM, Oba Abdur-Rasheed Ayotunde Olabomi, Odundun IV alongside the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, were conferred with the prestigious Fellowship of the Chartered Institute of Management and Leadership (CIML). Representative of the Vice-Chancellor and the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Academic, Prof…

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FUNAAB Hosts Japanese Professors, Explores Collaboration Opportunities

The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), recently hosted three distinguished professors from Japan, marking a significant step toward strengthening international partnerships. The visiting professors, Prof. Juichi Inada from the Department of International Economics, Senshu University; Associate Prof. Fu Hoi, Senshu University; and Prof. Yuichi Sasaoka, Dean of the Graduate School…

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