BATNF Awards Start-Up Grants to FUNAAB Graduate Agripreneurs

By Femi Dansu The British American Tobacco Nigeria Foundation (BATNF) has granted 1.5 million Naira each to four Graduate Agripreneurs from the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) totaling 6 Million in all. The event climaxed the Phase III of the FUNAAB-BATN Graduate Agripreneurs programme, held on May 23, 2024, at the 300-Seater Lecture Theatre […]

CEADESE Director Appointed as Senate Representative on Council

The Director, Centre of Excellence in Agricultural Development and Sustainable Environment (CEADESE), Prof. Adeboye Fafiolu has been appointed as a member of the Governing Council of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB). As contained in a circular issued and signed by the Acting Registrar, Mrs. Oluwatoyin Dawodu, Prof. Fafiolu was elected at a Special […]

HortiNigeria Trains Students, Staff on Commercial Onion Cultivation

By Olaoye Oyewole HortiNigeria, in collaboration with Eweko Integrated Services and FUNAAB Hub, organised a Training Workshop for students and staff of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) on cultivating onions commercially in Southwest Nigeria. During his lecture on onion farming, Mr. Abdullateef Otunba from Eweko Integrated Services debunked the myth that onions cannot […]

“Food Safety, a Shared Responsibility for All,” Says FUNAAB’s 90th Inaugural Lecturer 

 By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Joy Adeyiga Prof. Adebukunola Omemu, a renowned expert in Food Microbiology and Safety, has identified food safety as a critical responsibility that required a collaborative effort from all stakeholders involved in the food supply chain, from farm to fork. Prof. Omemu made this revelation during the 90th Inaugural Lecture of the […]

Biotech Centre Hosts BIORISK Management Training

By Joy Adeyiga & Femi Dansu The Biotechnology Centre of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has concluded its Two-Day BIORISK Management Awareness Training for Scientists and Technologists in the University. The Training, which began on May 20, 2024, was convened by the Director, Biotechnology Centre, Prof. Olufunke Shittu. In her welcome address, Prof. […]

CIPM Visits FUNAAB, Talks-up Collaboration with COLAMRUD

By Emeka Oluka & Femi Dansu The Chartered Institute of Personnel Management (CIPM) recently paid a courtesy visit to the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), with the aim of fostering collaboration with the Department of Agricultural Administration (AGAD), in the College of Agricultural Management and Rural Development (COLAMRUD). The meeting was held in the […]

SmartSoil Team to Train FPY Students on Tuesday

The SmartSoil Team based at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), would be demonstrating the capabilities of the Digital Soil Nutrient App to Farm Practical Year (FPY) students on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at the 1000-Seater Auditorium, starting at 10 a.m. According to the Project Team Lead, Prof. Olusegun Folorunso, the Training would provide […]

IFSERAR Monthly Seminar to Focus on Research Proposal Writing

In an effort to foster academic excellence and research advancement, the Institute of Food Security, Environmental Resources and Agricultural Research (IFSERAR) has announced its Monthly Seminar scheduled for Wednesday, May 29, 2024. The Seminar, slated to commence at 10:00 a.m., would be held at the Livestock/Fisheries Laboratory. The focal point of discussion for this month’s […]

Visitor Appoints Renowned Legal Luminary as FUNAAB’s Pro-Chancellor

By Olatoye Sanusi The President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Nigeria, His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR in his capacity as the Visitor to the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), has appointed a distinguished legal luminary and philanthropist, Yusuf Olaolu Ali, SAN, as the Chairman of Governing Council and Pro-Chancellor of […]

COLBIOS Holds Training for Middle-Level Academic Professionals

By Joy Adeyiga, Femi Dansu & Abiodun Babatunde The College of Biosciences (COLBIOS) on Thursday, May 16, 2024, hosted a Development Training Programme for its Middle-Level Academic Professionals at the COLBIOS Seminar Room, located in the New Academic Building adjacent to the premises of the Agricultural Media Resources and Extension Center (AMREC). In her Opening […]

FUNAAB’s Top Officials Visit Chinese Consulate

In a significant move to enhance the University’s international presence and foster strategic partnerships, a high-powered delegation from the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), led by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic), Prof. Olukayode Akinyemi paid a visit to the Consulate General of the People’s Republic of China in Nigeria on Tuesday, May 15, 2024. Giving […]

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 […]