CIBN Seeks Renewal of Strategic Partnership with FUNAAB
By Olasunkanmi Olajide On August 23, 2024, the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) led by the President and Chairman of the Council, Prof. Pius Olanrewaju paid a Courtesy-Visit to the Vice-Chancellor, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Prof. Babatunde Kehinde to reaffirm the Institute’s commitment to renew the existing strategic partnership with the […]
DITTECS Holds Inclusion, Sensitisation Seminar on UN-SDGs
By Emeka Oluka & Femi Dansu In a bid to join forces to drive the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN-SDGs), the Directorate of Technologists and Technical Staff (DITTECS) of the University, on August 22, 2024, held a One-Day Seminar at the Green Chamber. Themed, “Linking DITTECS Activities to the UN-SDGs,” the Inclusion and Sensitisation […]
Massive Harvest Kicks Off at FUNAAB/NOLAP 9ha Maize Farm
By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Lydia Adebayo The Vice-Chancellor, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Prof. Babatunde Kehinde today, August 22, 2024, visited the expansive 9-hectare maize farm in partnership with NOLAP Farms, where he observed the ongoing massive harvest of Maize and engaged with both Farm Managers and market women involved in the process. Speaking […]
FUNAAB Partners IAP, DJI to Hold Agric Drone Show on Campus
By Femi Dansu The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), in collaboration with Integrated Aerial Precision (IAP) and DJI Agriculture, hosted an Agricultural Drone Show on campus to enlighten agriculturists on the transformative potential of drone technology in agriculture. Themed “Transforming Nigeria’s Agriculture with Drone Technology,” the event featured an engaging lecture and a live […]
Don Calls for Legislation to Ban Open Grazing
… As FUNAAB Holds 93rd Inaugural Lecture By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Temiloluwa Osinuga A renowned expert in Wildlife Ecology and Biodiversity Conservation from the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Prof. Omotola Jayeola has called for the enactment of legislation to ban open grazing in Nigeria, even as he emphasised the need to promote wildlife […]
FUNAAB, HortiNigeria Host 2024 International Youth Day
By Femi Dansu The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), on August 17, 2024, hosted the International Youth Day in partnership with HortiNigeria and Heifer International. Speaking at the event, Prof. Isaac Aiyelaagbe, a key figure in FUNAAB’s agricultural initiatives, emphasised the importance of the programme to the University, highlighting FUNAAB’s dedication to Entrepreneurial Agriculture […]
CSLU Conducts Graduate Intern Interview for CWAY
By Femi Dansu In line with its ongoing partnership with CWAY Nigeria Dairy Limited, the Career Services and Linkages Unit (CSLU) of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), today, August 16, 2024, organised a graduate internship interview for selected graduating students from the Colleges of Veterinary Medicine (COLVET), Animal Science & Livestock Production (COLANIM), […]
RUFORUM Awards FUNAAB for Agriculture Capacity Building
By Femi Dansu The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has been honoured with a Certificate of Appreciation by the Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM) at its 2nd Triennial Conference in Windhoek, Namibia. The conference which was held from August 12-16, 2024, brought together over 1,500 delegates from around the world, […]
FUNAAB Zoo Park Organises Workshop on Fire Safety, Prevention
By Femi Dansu, Tofunmi Adebayo & Temiloluwa Osinuga In a proactive effort to enhance the safety and security of lives and properties on campus, the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) Zoo Park, in collaboration with Stamp Multiventure, has organised a Fire Safety Workshop for its staff on August 14, 2024. Welcoming participants to the […]
LASUSTECH Officials Visit COBFAS to Explore Collaborative Opportunities
The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) on August 14, 2024, played host to a distinguished delegation from the Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH), Ikorodu, Lagos State, underscoring the growing relationship between the two institutions. The team was led by Dr. Khadijah Agbalaya, Ag. HoD, Animal Production Department, LASUSTECH. The delegation’s visit […]
VC Commissions 30-Unit Small Ruminant Pen for COLANIM
By Femi Dansu In a bid to boost agricultural research and livestock production, the Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, today, August 12, 2024, commissioned a state-of-the-art 30-unit Small Ruminant Experimental Pen at the College of Animal Science and Livestock Production (COLANIM) Farm, along the Directorate of University Farms […]
AUXANO Farms Strengthens Partnership with FUNAAB
By Femi Dansu & Temiloluwa Osinuga The Management of AUXANO Farms today, August 13, 2024, paid a Courtesy Visit to the Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Prof. Babatunde Kehinde to strengthen their ongoing partnership. During the meeting, held in the Vice-Chancellor’s Office, both parties explored further opportunities for collaboration, aiming to […]