By Bamidele Odegbami The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has reaffirmed its dedication to environmental sustainability by planting an additional 3,000 tree seedlings on campus. The initiative was made possible through generous donations from First Bank and American Tower Corporation, facilitated by the Nigeria Conservation Foundation (NCF), on September 6, 2024. The tree s…

By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Bamidele Odegbami The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has commenced sales of fresh produce from its Directorate of University Farms (DUFARMS), marking a pivotal step in its mission to boost food production and sustainability. The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde paying for the produce bought at the sales launch At the official launch …

By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Femi Dansu In a bid to foster a culture of reading, safeguard intellectual property, and combat piracy and copyright infringement, the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), in collaboration with the Nigerian Book Publishers Association (NPBA) and the Nigerian Copyright Commission, have continued to promote the visibility of the Nigerian publishing ind…

By Joy Adeyiga The Federal University of Agriculture Abeokuta International School (FUNIS) has announced a 3-Day Staff Retreat scheduled to take place from Wednesday, September 11 to Friday, September 13, 2024. According to a memo signed by the Ag. Principal, Mr. Olusola Ilori the retreat would be held daily by 10 a.m. at the Conference Room of the Directorate of Research, Innovation and Partn…

It is with profound sorrow and deep sympathy that the Management of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) commiserates with the family, friends, and the entire student body on the tragic loss of Miss Christianah Idowu, a 300-Level student of Pure and Applied Botany at the College of Biosciences (COLBIOS). The news of her abduction and senseless murder has left us all heartbrok…

By Olaoye Oyewole & Joy Adeyiga Farm Practical Year (FPY) students from the Lagos State University (LASU), School of Agriculture, Epe, on September 5, 2024, visited the Centre for Community-Based Farming Scheme (COBFAS) at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) for mentorship and an intensive understudy programme. While touring FUNAAB's facilities with his students, the A…

… Showcase Innovative Projects By Emeka Oluka The Mechatronics Engineering Department of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) held its second exhibition today, September 4, 2024, featuring cutting-edge projects and research conducted by final-year students. Automated Drainage Cleaning System. The event showcased advancements in precision agriculture, including interacti…

By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Temiloluwa Osinuga The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has made a notable advancement in strengthening its international collaborations, particularly with China, by welcoming a high-level delegation from the Ogun Guangdong Free Trade Zone, which hosts over 100 companies in Igbesa, Ogun State. The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, warmly…

By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Femi Dansu The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), through its Institute of Food Security, Environmental Resources and Agricultural Research (IFSERAR), recently held a One-Day Capacity Building Workshop for farmers on innovative rice production. The Training, funded by the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), focused on boosting rice yield throu…

By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Femi Dansu The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde today, September 3, 2024, commissioned a Food Processing Facility on Egg Drying Technology on campus. Speaking at the commissioning of the facility, the Vice-Chancellor reaffirmed the University's unwavering support for groundbreaking research projects, highlighting their potential to transform Nigeria's agric…