Prof. Eruvbetine Endows FUNAAB with 32-Bed Hostel
By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Bamidele Odegbami Prof. Daisy Eruvbetine, a distinguished scholar and former Dean, College of Animal Science and Livestock Production (COLANIM), today, June 26, 2024, generously endowed the University with a 32-bed hostel of 16 rooms at Mawuko. Prof. Eruvbetine, now retired, stated that her decision to donate the hostel was a gesture […]
Senate Approves Late Professor Asiribo Prize
By Emeka Oluka The University Senate On Tuesday, June 11, 2024, approved the establishment of the Late Prof. Ebenezer Asiribo Prize, an endowment of One Hundred Thousand Naira (₦100,000.00), starting from the 2023/2024 Academic Session. The annual prize would be awarded to the Best Graduating Student in the Department of Statistics and would be in […]
Physics Scholars Converge in FUNAAB for Scientific Discourse
By Joy Adeyiga & Femi Dansu Scholars in the field of Physics have converged in the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) for the Joint International Centre of Theoretical Physics (ICTP)-International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)-FUNAAB Sub-Saharan Africa School on the Applications of Monte Carlo and Molecular Dynamics Simulations in Radiation and Health Physics. Addressing the […]
NAL Forges Partnership with IITA
By Akin Omotoso In a bid to foster agricultural research and improve research output, the Nimbe Adedipe Library (NAL) of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has initiated a collaborative effort with the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA). A delegation from NAL, led by Mr. Akinkumi Omotosho, accompanied by Mr. Kehinde Bamigbose and […]
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 […]
UREC to Hold Training of Trainers Workshop Tomorrow
The University Research Ethics Committee (UREC) would hold a Workshop for Deans and Directors of Academic Centres, tomorrow, Thursday, June 27, 2024, at the Board Room of the Centre of Excellence in Agricultural Development and Sustainable Environment (CEADESE) by 10:00 a.m.
Prof. Idowu Appointed as UNILAG Council Member
The President and Commander-in-Chief, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR has appointed Prof. Mark Idowu of the Department of Animal Nutrition (ANN), College of Animal Science and Livestock Production (COLANIM), Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), as one of the members of the Governing Council of the University of Lagos (UNILAG). Prof. Idowu, a distinguished academic […]
Wafroex CEO Visits FUNAAB
… Happy with the usage of Beehives The Chief Executive Officer and Founder, Wafroex, Mr. Omar Lababidi recently paid a Courtesy Visit to the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde to ascertain the level of usage of the recently donated Beehives. It would be recalled that Wafroex donated a large quantum of Beehives to the University on […]
VC Receives Report from Prof. Akeredolu-Ale led Research Team
By Chinaguh Emmanuel The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde has received the final report of the research team on Health Communication, led by the Vice-Rector of Pan African University (PAU), Cameroon, Prof. Bolanle Akeredolu-Ale. The project, titled “Facework for Mental Health: A Pragma-Linguistic Study of Community/Medical Social Support in Dealing with Covid-19 and Other Life Stressors,” […]
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 […]
Foremost Alumnus Donates 600 DOCs, Others to FUNAABites
By Olasunkanmi Olajide Dr. Deola-Tayo Lordbanjou, a distinguished alumnus of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), has facilitated the donation of 600 Day Old Chicks (DOCs), 72 bags of feed, and 21 bottles of Poultry Zymes to 24 Farm Practical Year (FPY) students. The donation which was held on June 7, 2024, at the […]
FUNAAB Holds TETFund LMS Workshop
…Introduces PTDP Students to Hybrid Learning By Emeka Oluka & Femi Dansu The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) through its Information and Communication Technology Resource Centre (ICTREC) and BytePlus, an ICT-based firm have organised a Training designed to equip ICT and Academic staff with the necessary skills and knowledge to effectively use and manage […]