FUNAAB Presents Multi-Million Naira NRF Awards to Recipients
By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Tofunmi Adebayo Six distinguished Researchers in the University have been presented with the award of the prestigious National Research Fund (NRF) Grants. The momentous ceremony was held on January 16, 2024 at the Vice-Chancellor’s Conference Room A. Speaking at the Handing-over Ceremony of Letters of Awards to the recipients, the Vice-Chancellor, […]
FUNAAB, NSPRI Set to Revolutionise Post-Harvest Processes
…Sign MoU By Emeka Oluka & Joy Adeyiga To ensure sustainable agricultural practices that resonate across the nation, the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) and the Nigerian Stored Products Research Institute (NSPRI) are set to pull resources and expertise together to achieve a common goal in Post-Harvest Storage. The above was envisioned during the […]
Don Calls for a Collective Action on Healthier Environment
By Emeka Oluka & Femi Dansu A renowned expert in Environmental and Analytical Chemistry, in the Department of Environmental Management and Toxicology (EMT), College of Environmental Resources Management (COLERM), Prof. Olukayode Bamgbose has passionately called for a collective action in the fight for a healthier environment, aiming to significantly diminish the human footprint on Earth. […]
COLBIOS Holds Maiden Get-Together
By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Tofunmi Adebayo In a dazzling event held on Tuesday, January 16, 2024, at the College Foyer, the College of Biosciences (COLBIOS) marked a historic milestone with its first-ever Get-Together, New Year Party, and Award Presentation. The gathering was a momentous occasion to reflect on the achievements of the past year and […]
FUNAAB Organises Training for Non-Teaching Staff
By Emeka Oluka & Femi Dansu In a bid to strengthen the capabilities and knowledge base of its Non-Teaching Staff, the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) recently organised a One-Day Familiarisation Training for its staff members employed from 2018 till Date. Reflecting on the University’s journey to its current status, Prof. Kehinde acknowledged the […]
US Consulate Honours VC
By Emeka Oluka & Paul Soremi The United States Consulate has honoured the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde at the Graduation Ceremony of the recently concluded Permaculture Design Certificate Course. The event was held today, January 12, 2024, and took place at the American Corner, Ikeja, Lagos State. The honour was jointly bestowed on the Vice-Chancellor […]
SIWES Organises Orientation for 2023/2024 Batch A Students
By Emeka Oluka & Femi Dansu The Students Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES) has organised an Orientation Programme for Batch A students of the 2023/2024 Academic Session in preparation for their upcoming Industrial Training Programme. The Batch A students were in Agriculture; Aquaculture and Fisheries Management; Forestry and Wildlife Management. The event was a collaborative […]
ANUPA-FUNAAB Elects New Leadership
By Femi Dansu & Michael Ogunji The Association of Nigerian University Professional Administrators (ANUPA), Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) Branch, has successfully conducted its general election on Wednesday, January 10, 2024. The election process, held at the Green Chamber of the Senate building, was marked by transparency and fairness, showcasing the unwavering commitment of […]
University Management Relocates to DPR
… Tasks Staff on Effective Service Delivery in 2024 By Chukwuanugo Ibeto It was all excitement, pomp, and pageantry as the Management Team of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) relocated to the Directorate of Public Relations (DPR) to grace the Directorate’s In-house Training/Refreshers Course. The Training which was an initiative of the leadership […]
FUNAAB Attains Another Achievement
… Ranks 11th as Best Value University for International Students The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), has added another feather to its cap by attaining the 11th position as the Best Value University for International Students among 149 universities in Nigeria. This achievement placed FUNAAB within the Top 25% of the Best Value University […]
COBFAS Holds Orientation Programme for FPY Students
By Emeka Oluka & Femi Dansu The Community-Based Farming Scheme (COBFAS) of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has conducted the 2023/2024 Academic Session Orientation Programme for students enrolled in Agriculture-based courses at the University, preparing them for the upcoming Farm Practical Year (FPY). Speaking at the Opening Ceremony, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde […]
FUNAAB Appoints Professor Olukayode Akinyemi as Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic)
The Senate of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), at its special meeting of Thursday, January 4, 2024, elected Professor Olukayode Akinyemi as the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic), succeeding Prof. Christian Ikeobi upon the conclusion of his tenure. Prof. Akinyemi who is of the Department of Physics, College of Physical Sciences (COLPHYS), is the current […]
DVC, D Reiterates FUNAAB’s Mandate
By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Femi Dansu The Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Development, Prof. Kola Adebayo has reiterated the mandate of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) as Teaching, Research, and Extension Services. Prof. Adebayo disclosed this recently while playing host to an interview on the Ogun State Television (OGTV) Program tagged, “YOUR IMAGE” with Akin Okudero, […]
ASUU-UNAAB Awards Scholarships to Indigent Students
… Calls FG to Settle Eight Months’ Salary Arrears By Emeka Oluka & Olaoye Oyewole The Academic Staff Union of Universities of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (ASUU-UNAAB) Branch has awarded scholarships to financially disadvantaged students within the University. The presentation of the scholarship took place during the Union’s Congress held at the 1,000 […]
FUNAAB Appoints Professor Akinyemi as DVC, Academic
The Senate of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), at its special meeting of Thursday, January 4, 2024, elected Professor Olukayode Akinyemi as the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic), succeeding Prof. Christian Ikeobi upon the conclusion of his tenure. Prof. Akinyemi who is of the Department of Physics, College of Physical Sciences (COLPHYS), is the current […]
FUNAAB Secures Top Spot as Best University of Agriculture in Africa
According to the latest Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings (WUR) for 2024, the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has emerged the best University of Agriculture on the African continent and 7th position globally. The 2024 WUR utilised the new 3.0 methodology, evaluating 2,671 entries from 1,906 universities across 108 countries and regions. […]
Health Services Get Eye, Dental Clinics
By Emeka Oluka & Femi Dansu The Health Services of the University, accredited by the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) as a Secondary Health Care Provider, has achieved a milestone in enhancing dental and eye treatment services through collaborations with Access Dental and Scorpio Eye Clinics. Speaking on the new services, the Acting Director, Health […]
FUNAAB Establishes Career Services Unit
By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Femi Dansu The Vice-Chancellor, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Prof. Babatunde Kehinde on Thursday, December 28, 2023, officially launched a Career Services and Linkages Unit (CSLU) with Dr. Mathew Oose as the pioneer Coordinator. The inaugural event took place in the Vice-Chancellor’s Conference Room A. Expressing gratitude, Prof. Kehinde commended […]
FUNAAB Excels at TETFAIR Event
By Moses Ayanda & Emeka Oluka The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), has achieved another milestone at the recently concluded TETFund Alliance for Innovative Research (TETFAIR) in Abuja. TETFAIR, organised annually by the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) as part of its collaboration with the Innov8 Hub , serves as a platform for researchers […]
VC Expresses Interest in Students’ Development
… As FUNIS Holds 2023 Carol Service By Emeka Oluka & Femi Dansu The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde has reaffirmed the commitment of the University Management to the development of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta International School (FUNIS). The Vice-Chancellor made this known during the 2023 Christmas Carol Service and Seven Lessons held at […]
IRAD to Collaborate with FUNAAB
… Signs MoU By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Joy Adeyiga The Federal University of Agriculture Abeokuta (FUNAAB), is poised to establish a collaboration focused on the development of livestock and the food value chain with the Institute of Agricultural Research for Development (IRAD). During the official signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the two […]
FUNAAB’s Solar Project to Get Power Boost From TCN
By Emeka Oluka & Femi Dansu All seems to be taking shape with the installation of the Solar Power Project in the University. The recent development is evident in the concrete electricity poles that are being erected along the FUNAAB Camp road and it has been reliably gathered that the poles are part of the […]
FUNAAB Holds Orientation for Fresh Students
By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Femi Dansu In its tradition of getting newly-admitted students acquainted with the University’s structure and system, the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has held an Orientation Programme for its new students to herald the 2023/2024 Academic Session. Addressing the students at the Oluwafemi Balogun Ceremonial Hall, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde […]
International Conference on Permaculture Begins Today in FUNAAB
By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Joy Adeyiga In an effort to advance sustainable agriculture in Nigeria, the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) in conjunction with the Kansas State University (KSU), and ProtectOzone, Lagos, the trio in collaboration with the United States (US) Consulate in Nigeria have commenced a 10-Day Permaculture Design Workshop in FUNAAB. Permaculture […]