FUNAAB Trains Farmers on Innovative Rice Production Techniques
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 through the […]
VC Commissions Food Processing Facility on Campus
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 agricultural landscape. The project, sponsored […]
FUNAAB, OGWAMA Explore Waste Management Collaboration
By Joy Adeyiga & Tofunmi Adebayo The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), received a top team from the Ogun State Waste Management Authority (OGWAMA) in a Courtesy Visit to forge a partnership for harmonising the State’s waste management programme across higher institutions. The meeting was held today, September 3, 2024, with the Deputy Vice-Chancellor […]
FUNAAB Ranked Among Top Ten Universities for Using E-Resource
Another milestone has been recorded by the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) with its latest ranking among the top 10 universities in Nigeria actively using e-resource for giant strides in utilising Information and Communication Technology to drive development. This is according to the ranking recently conducted by the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) for […]
FUNAAB Achieves Another Milestone
… Selected for China-Africa Hundred Universities Cooperation Plan The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), has been honoured with selection as one of the 50 African universities chosen for the prestigious China-Africa Hundred Universities Cooperation Plan. The initiative pairs 50 top universities from Africa with 50 leading institutions from China, to foster academic collaboration and […]
FUNAAB to Partner with CARNCD Board to Revive Diabetes Centre
By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Femi Dansu The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), under the visionary leadership of the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, is set to collaborate with the Governing Board of the Centre for the Advancement of Research in Non-Communicable Diseases (CARNCD), located on campus near the Water Treatment Plant to actualise the vision […]
VC Commissions New UMFB Branch at Camp
…Describes it as a Significant Milestone for the University By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Joy Adeyiga The Vice-Chancellor, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Prof. Babatunde Kehinde has commissioned the newly-built UNAAB Microfinance Bank (UMFB) branch at Camp/Apakila Junction, describing it as a momentous achievement in the annals of both the University and the Bank. Prof. […]
New COBFAS Acting Director Assumes Duty on September 1
By Joy Adeyiga The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde has approved the appointment of Dr. Shakirat Ibrahim from the Department of Agricultural Economics and Farm Management (AE&FM), College of Agricultural Management and Rural Development (COLAMRUD) as the Acting Director, Centre for Community-Based Farming Scheme (COBFAS). Dr. Ibrahim’s appointment, which commences on September 1, 2024, was in […]
NCF Facilitates Donation of 3,000 Tree Seedlings to FUNAAB
By Olasunkanmi Olajide In a bid to enhance the aesthetics, conservation efforts, and economic potential of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), the Nigeria Conservation Foundation (NCF), in collaboration with two other organisations, recently donated 3,000 tree seedlings to the University. The donated tree species include 1,400 Terminalia Superba (Afara/Yellow Pine), 900 Parkia biglobosa […]
FUNAAB Strengthens Ties with Host Communities
By Olaoye Oyewole & Femi Dansu As part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives, the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) received in Courtesy-Visit, the Area Baale of Isolu, Emere, and Atadi villages, led by Chief Mahdiu Sabitu Iredele, today, August 30, 2024. The meeting, held at the Green Chamber, was aimed to foster […]
OGSG Boosts Agriculture at FUNAAB with Fertilizer Donation
By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Bamidele Odegbami In a significant effort to support the agricultural revitalisation programme currently ongoing at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), and also move to ensure food security in the Gateway State, Ogun State Government (OGSG) today, August 30, 2024, donated 100 bags of fertilizer to the University. While receiving […]
FUNAAB Partners Nutrients Life Ltd to Enhance Bakery Operations
By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Femi Dansu The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has entered into a strategic 5-year Lease Agreement with Nutrients Life Ltd to expand and revitalise the University Bakery, aiming to boost productivity, rebrand and meet increasing demand. The Agreement was formalised on August 30, 2024, during a meeting held in the […]