FUNAAB Upgrades Employability, Benchmarking Committee
In a landmark decision aimed at advancing student career development, the Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, has upgraded the Employability and Benchmarking Committee to a Standing Committee status on November 22, 2024, at the Green Chamber. The Chairman of the Committee, Prof. Olukayode Akinyemi, who is also the […]
NUC Accreditation Team Visits FUNAAB for Programme Evaluation
The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) is currently hosting the National Universities Commission (NUC) Accreditation Team for the evaluation of its academic programmes in Mathematics, Food Science and Technology (FST), and Statistics, among others. The exercise, which spans November and December 2024, underscores the University’s commitment to maintaining high academic excellence. The Accreditation Panels […]
NUC Accreditation Team Arrives FUNAAB
The National Universities Commission (NUC) has arrived at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) to conduct accreditation for 18 academic programmes. The Accreditation Exercise, scheduled for November and December 2024, would be a key opportunity for FUNAAB to reaffirm its commitment to academic excellence. The accreditation exercise began with Mathematics alongside the Food Science […]
In Pictures: TETFund ES and Israeli Ambassador Present Patent Certificate to Prof. Ayotunde Adebambo at TETFair
The Executive Secretary of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), Sonny S.T. Echono, and the Israeli Ambassador to Nigeria, His Excellency Michael Freeman, recently presented a patent certificate to Prof. Ayotunde Adebambo for his groundbreaking invention, the Automated Non-Invasive Digital Animal Monitoring Device (ANiMeDRig). The presentation took place during the TETFair held at Eagle Square, […]
Computer Science Inducts 80 Graduates into the CPN Professional Body
By Emeka Oluka & Femi Dansu The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has inducted 80 graduates from the 2023/2024 Academic Session B.Sc. Computer Science cohort into the Computer Professionals (Registration Council of Nigeria) (CPN) on November 15, 2024. Representing the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic), Prof. Olukayode Akinyemi, congratulated the inductees […]
Don Advocates for Preservation of Adire Textile Heritage
By Olaoye Oyewole A don in the Department of Home Science and Management (HSM), Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Prof. Olufunmilayo Braide has made a compelling case for the preservation of Adire, a traditional textile art form of the Egbas. She spoke at the 2nd National Adire Festival held at the June 12 Cultural […]
FUNAAB, Quan You Industry Partner to Enhance Education-Industry Ties
By Joy Adeyiga The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has entered into a strategic partnership with Quan You Industry to advance the production of farm herbicides and pesticides. Quan You Industry based in the Ogun Guangdong Free Trade Zone, the collaboration seeks to bridge the gap between academia and industry, fostering innovation and sustainable […]
STAN Visits FUNAAB to Strengthen Partnership
By Joy Adeyiga The Science Teachers Association of Nigeria (STAN) visited the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), on November 14, 2024, to discuss strengthening their ongoing collaboration and explore further partnership opportunities. Welcoming the STAN delegation on behalf of the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic), Prof. Olukayode Akinyemi, conveyed the University’s […]
DAAD Visits FUNAAB to Explore Possible Areas of Collaboration
By Emeka Oluka & Femi Dansu The Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst (DAAD), a German Academic Exchange Service with an interest in international academic cooperation in West Africa, on November 13, 2024, paid a Courtesy Visit to the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) to explore possible areas of collaboration with the University. Welcoming the DAAD delegates […]
GFA Tech Seeks Partnership with FUNAAB for Youth Empowerment
GetFundedAfrica (GFA Tech), a leading software solutions provider, has initiated discussions with the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), exploring avenues for a strategic partnership aimed at empowering youths and supporting the growth of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs). Central to the proposed collaboration is the “Gateway Skills Programme,” a flagship initiative by GFA Tech […]
FUNAAB Partners EU, Two Others for Climate Change Mitigation
By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Joy Adeyiga In a concerted effort to empower farmers and cooperative societies against the adverse effects of climate change, the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has joined forces with the European Union (EU), the University of Agriculture & Environmental Sciences (UAES) Umuagwo, and Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin, to launch a transformative […]
Federal Ministry Officials Visit FUNAAB to Enhance Campus Water Infrastructure
By Femi Dansu & Tofunmi Adebayo Officials of the Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation have visited the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), to explore avenues for upgrading the campus water supply system. The visit, held on November 11, 2024, took place at the Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Development), Prof. Kola Adebayo, […]