Sales of Mushroom Begins on Campus
By Joy Adeyiga & Tofunmi Adebayo The Mushroom Unit of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), has commenced the sale of delectable mushrooms, marking a significant step towards promoting sustainable nutrition and environmental consciousness. Dr. Idayat Atayese of the Department of Microbiology, College of Biosciences (COLBIOS), spearheading the initiative, highlighted the long-standing human appreciation […]
Be Ready for Leadership Roles – VC Charges Staff Members
… As Management Empowers Non-Teaching Staff with Leadership Training By Femi Dansu & Abiodun Babatunde The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, on May 7, 2024, at the Red Chamber in the University, charged Non-Teaching Staff on Consolidated Tertiary Institutions Salary Structure (CONTISS) 13 and above to be prepared to take up leadership roles whenever they were […]
BUDLEIN Celebrates World Book Day
… Organises Competitions among Students, Pupils By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Tofunmi Adebayo The Budding Leaders Empowerment Initiative (BUDLEIN), a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) that mentors young ones through capacity building, encouraging innovation and creativity, has organised Spelling Bee and Reading Competitions in conjunction with the ‘Nimbe Adedipe Library (NAL), to commemorate the World Book Day, themed […]
FUNAAB to Equip Staff Members with Leadership Skills
In an effort to bolster efficiency and productivity among its staff members, the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) is set to hold a One-Day Leadership and Managerial Training on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, for Non-Teaching staff on CONTISS 13 and above at the Red Chamber by 10:00 a.m. A Circular issued by the Acting […]
COLPHYS Holds 2nd International Conference
By Tofunmi Adebayo The College of Physical Sciences (COLPHYS), Federal University of Agriculture Abeokuta (FUNAAB) commenced its 2024 2nd Biennial International Conference today, March 19, 2024, with an Opening Ceremony held at the Red Chamber. Themed “Scientific Innovations and Developments: Scenic Route to Sustainable Development, Economy, and Security,” the event aimed to explore the important […]
Senator Salisu Set to Visit FUNAAB on Monday
Senator Shuaib Afolabi Salisu, representing Ogun Central Senatorial District in the 10th National Assembly, would on Monday, April 29, 2024, pay a working visit to the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) to assess the University’s facilities for possible areas of assistance by the National Assembly. His visit also aims to discuss other challenges facing […]
NILH Holds South-West Zonal Meeting in FUNAAB
By Emeka Oluka & Femi Dansu The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) on Thursday, March 14, 2024, hosted the Nigeria Institute of Landscape Horticulturists (NILH) South-West Zonal Meeting. Declaring the meeting opened, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde welcomed participants and reiterated the University’s rating by the Times Higher Education as the best University of […]
Ogun JAMB Chief Examiner Lauds FUNAAB
… Pays Courtesy Visit to the VC By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Olaoye Oyewole The Ogun State Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Chief Examiner, Dr. Rafiu Soyele has lauded the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) for its exemplary conduct of the 2024 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) held within the premises of the University. […]
Management Meets with CPV Stakeholders
By Joy Adeyiga & Tofunmi Adebayo The University Management has engaged the stakeholders of the Cattle Production Ventures (CPV) in a constructive dialogue culminating in a mutual agreement after the reported case of sharp practices perpetrated by one Mr. Yomade Olugbile at the Ventures. During the session held on April 17, 2024, at the Postgraduate […]
Prof. Adewuyi, Mr. Adeoti Appointed Director, Coordinator
By Emeka Oluka & Olaoye Oyewole The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde has approved the appointment of Prof. Sheriff Adewuyi of the Department of Chemistry, College of Physical Sciences (COLPHYS), as the Director, Institute For Human Resources Development (INHURD). A Release signed by the Acting Registrar, Mrs. Oluwatoyin Dawodu informed that the appointment of Prof. Adewuyi […]
FUNAAB Honours Nigeria’s Sprinter with Scholarship
By Olaoye Oyewole In a remarkable gesture of recognition and appreciation, the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), has awarded a Masters Degree scholarship to Miss Olayinka Olajide, Nigeria’s sprinter and representative at the 2023 All African Games in Accra, Ghana. The announcement came from the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, during a special ceremony held […]
Don Advocates Agricultural Machinery Engineering for Food Security in Nigeria
By Tofunmi Adebayo A don in the Department of Agricultural and Bio-Resources Engineering, College of Engineering (COLENG), Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Engr. (Prof.) Alex Folami Adisa has advocated agricultural machinery engineering for food security in Nigeria. Speaking as the University’s 88th Inaugural Lecturer on the title, “Agricultural Machinery Engineering: A Key Towards Sustainable […]