NUC Audit Team Pays Courtesy Visit to VC

By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Femi Dansu The Audit Team of the National Universities Commission (NUC) paid a Courtesy Visit to the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde prior to embarking on an audit assignment of the Part-Time Degree Programme in strict adherence to regulatory requirements. Led by Mrs. Mercy Nwoke, a Deputy Director at the NUC, the […]

Alumni Get New Global President

By Emeka Oluka Following the expiration of Dr. Segun Ogundiran’s tenure as the Global President, FUNAAB Alumni Association, Mr. Bolaji Gbadamosi has been elected as the new Global President to steer the affairs of the Alumni Association for the next four years. The change of baton occurred at the Association’s 26th Annual Convention and 25th […]

Don Stresses Vital Role of Soil Microbes

 …As FUNAAB Holds 86th Inaugural Lecture By Emeka Oluka & Joy Adeyiga The need to make deliberate and determined efforts in protecting microbes in the soil so as to maximise their positive effects on food production has been emphasised. This charge was made by a seasoned Professor of Soil Microbiology, Prof. Oluwatoyin Babalola of the […]

MACFRUT, FUNAAB Join Forces for Agricultural Innovation

By Olasunkanmi Olajide In a bid to advance agricultural innovation and practices, MACFRUT, a global prominent trade fair in the fruit and vegetable industry, has set its sights on collaboration with the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB). The initiative seeks to bolster efforts in fruit and vegetable production, presenting an exciting prospect for stakeholders […]

HFI Seeks Partnership with FUNAAB

… Expresses Readiness to Contribute to Food Security By Emeka Oluka & Joy Adeyiga In an outstanding move towards bolstering food security in Nigeria, the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), is actively pursuing a strategic partnership with HarvestField Industries (HFI) Limited. The groundwork for the collaboration was laid during a Courtesy Call by the […]

FUNIS Celebrates Immediate Past DVC, A

…Commends His Leadership By Joy Adeyiga & Tofunmi Adebayo In appreciation of his dedication and selfless service throughout his tenure as the Deputy Vice-Chancellor Academic (DVC, A), and Chairman, FUNAAB Schools Management Board, the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta International School (FUNIS), hosted a Sent-Forth Ceremony to honour Prof. Christian Ikeobi. Appreciating his predecessor, the […]

German Researcher, African Partners to Embark on Mission for Sustainable Agriculture

By Joy Adeyiga In a bid to foster international collaboration in the realm of agricultural research, a delegation led by Dr. Juliet Kariuki of the University of Hohenheim in Stuttgart, Germany, is gearing up to visit the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB). The visit is part of the African-German Scientific Exchange in Sustainable Intensification […]

Experts Advocate Unity in Diversity

…Preach Peace, Harmony, and Tolerance By Emeka Oluka The need to preach peace, harmony, and tolerance to foster a peaceful society has been re-emphasised by experts. The call which summarises unity in diversity was an offshoot of the One-Day Peace Education Symposium, organised by the Cardinal John Onaiyekan Peace Foundation in collaboration with Nurse Shakirat […]

Miss Olatedun Emerges FUNAAB’s Best Graduating Student

Miss Olatedun Emerges FUNAAB’s Best Graduating Student …Gets Cash Gift from Capital Express Insurance, Dr. Adeola By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Olaoye Oyewole Enveloped in a celebration mood at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB)’s 31st Convocation Ceremony, Miss Olatedun Oluwabusayo Janet emerged as the Best All-round Graduating Student for the academic year 2022/2023. The […]

CVCNU Scribe Envisions Tech-Driven Future for Agriculture in Nigeria

By Olasunkanmi Olajide In a thought-provoking Convocation Lecture titled “From Baby Boomers to Generation Alpha: Interrogating Generational Dynamics and Agricultural Education in Nigeria,” by Prof. Yakubu Ochefu, the Secretary General, Committee of Vice Chancellors of Nigerian Universities, has advocated for a technology-driven approach to modern agriculture and food production in Nigeria. Speaking at the Federal […]

FUNAAB Holds 31st Convocation

…Honours Prof. Jega and Dr. Adeola By Emeka Oluka & Olaoye Oyewole The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has awarded the former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Attahiru Jega, and the Co-founder, Guarantee Trust Bank (GTBank), Dr. Afolabi Adeola with an Honorary Degree Of Doctor of Science (DSc). The award […]

President Tinubu Reiterates Commitment to Education Sector

…As Chancellor Appeals for Rehabilitation of Camp-Alabata Road By Emeka Oluka The Visitor to the University, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu (GCFR), has assured that his administration, with its Renewed Hope Agenda, remains committed to pursuing programmes that would enhance service delivery, thereby culminating into rapid transformation of the educational sector in Nigeria. The President gave […]