FUNAAB to Hold 93rd Inaugural Lecture on August 21
By Tofunmi Adebayo & Temiloluwa Osinuga The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), would on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, host its 93rd Inaugural Lecture at the Oluwafemi Balogun Ceremonial Building by 2 p.m. The Lecture, titled “The Tragedy of Consumption and Conservation: A Paradox of Community Emancipation,” would be delivered by Prof. Omotola Abiola Jayeola […]
FUNAAB, HBUT, Others Sign MoU to Boost Soybean, Sorghum Cultivation
By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Femi Dansu In a landmark agreement, the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has joined forces with Hubei University of Technology (HBUT), South China Agricultural University, Ogun Guangdong Free Trade Zone, and Hubei Dijing Seed Industry Co. to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), to advance soybean and sorghum cultivation, as […]
FUNAAB Organises Comprehensive Fire Safety Training for Key Staff
By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Femi Dansu In a proactive effort to enhance the safety and security of lives and property on campus, the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) in collaboration with Jobi Consulting Firm, organised a 3-Day Fire Safety Training for key staff members. The Training targeted personnel from the Environmental Unit, selected staff […]
Green Oasis, Others Donate Economic Trees to FUNAAB
… As the University Celebrates 2024 World Environment Day By Joy Adeyiga & Temiloluwa Osinuga In celebration of the 2024 World Environment Day, the Green Oasis Workshop, in partnership with the Pan Africa Environmental Management Institute (PAEMI), and supported by the French Embassy in Nigeria, the United Nations University Institute for Water, Environment and Health […]
VC’s Inspection Tour Highlights Agricultural Innovations at FUNAAB
By Olasunkanmi Olajide, Tofunmi Adebayo & Temiloluwa Osinuga In a recent comprehensive tour of the farmlands at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde showcased the University’s innovative approaches to agriculture, aimed at cushioning the effects of food challenges in the country. Prof. Kehinde’s inspection covered various facilities and highlighted […]
NCF Visits FUNAAB to Forge New Collaborations
By Olaoye Oyewole & Femi Dansu The Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) team has paid a courtesy visit to the Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) with a view to establish a fruitful partnership between both parties. During the visit held in Conference Room A of the Vice-Chancellor’s Office, Mr. Ayodele Alamu, Senior […]
FUNAAB Partners FRIN to Plant over 4,000 Trees on Campus
By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Joy Adeyiga As a follow-up to the earlier land allocation, the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) in partnership with the Federal Ministry of Environment’s Forestry Research Institute of Nigeria (FRIN) and Asha Microfinance Bank, have started planting over 4,000 trees on campus for conservation, recreation, tourism, training opportunities for students […]
FUNAAB, UPenn, Olowu Discuss Collaboration
By Joy Adeyiga & Femi Dansu The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), recently hosted delegates from the University of Pennsylvania (UPenn), United States of America and the Olowu of Owu Kingdom, Oba (Prof.) Saka Adelola Matemilola, to discuss potential collaboration opportunities between the two Universities. Welcoming the visitors on Thursday, May 30, 2024, in […]
Biotech Centre to Hold Two-Day Workshop
The Biotechnology Centre, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) is set to hold a 2-Day Workshop on Biorisk Management Awareness from May 20 to 21, 2024, at the Bioinformatics Laboratory of the Biotechnology Centre, by 10:00 a.m.
FUNAAB Partners FRIN to Establish Genome Species Plantation
By Olatoye Sanusi The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has entered into partnership with the Forestry Research Institute of Nigeria (FRIN) to establish a plantation of genome species on campus. The 20-hecatre land plantation project was aimed at conserving indigenous species and protecting the environment. The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Development), Prof. Kola Adebayo, who represented […]
Works Controller Visits FUNAAB
… Assesses Camp/FUNAAB Road for Immediate Rehabilitation By Femi Dansu & Abiodun Babatunde The Federal Controller of Works in Ogun State, Mrs. Oloyede Forosola, on Monday, May 13, 2024, paid a Courtesy Visit to the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB). Accompanied by key representatives, she was received by the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, who […]
Don Advocates Special Funding for Multidisciplinary Projects in Nigeria
By Olaoye Oyewole, Abiodun Babatunde & Tofunmi Adebayo In a bid to tackle significant national challenges head-on, Prof. Olukayode Akinyemi, the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic), Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), has called for special funding by the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) totalling 500 million Naira for multidisciplinary projects in Nigeria. Prof. Akinyemi made the […]