FUNAABite Wins Chinese Government Scholarship
By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Olaoye Oyewole Mr. Oladeji Olaide Ayodele, a student from the Department of Crop Protection, College of Plant Science and Crop Production (COLPLANT) of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), has been awarded the highly competitive Chinese Government Scholarship to pursue a PhD in Plant Pathology at the Northwest A&F University, […]
FUNAAB Launches Sales of DUFARMS Fresh Produce
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. At the official launch today, September 10, 2024, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, emphasised the University’s […]
WAFROEX Donates Another Set of Beehives to FUNAAB
… Signs MoU to Advance Beekeeping Research By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Bamidele Odegbami WAFROEX, a renowned agricultural export organisation focused on the export of high-quality West African agricultural products, further solidified its partnership with the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), today, September 10, 2024, by signing a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at […]
FUNAAB Bookshop, a Landmark Achievement – DVC, A
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 […]
REMINDER: FUNIS to Hold Staff Retreat
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 […]
FUNAAB Mourns Miss Christianah Idowu, Pays Condolence Visit to Bereaved Mother
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 […]
LASU FPY Students Visit FUNAAB for Mentorship
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, […]
Mechatronics Engineering Students Hold Exhibition
… 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. The event showcased advancements in precision agriculture, including interactive displays, live demonstrations, and opportunities for attendees to engage with […]
FUNAAB Explores Collaboration with Ogun Guangdong FTZ
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 received the […]
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 […]