FUNAAB Presents Multi-Million Naira NRF Awards to Recipients
By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Tofunmi Adebayo Six distinguished Researchers in the University have been presented with the award of the prestigious National Research Fund (NRF) Grants. The momentous ceremony was held on January 16, 2024 at the Vice-Chancellor’s Conference Room A. Speaking at the Handing-over Ceremony of Letters of Awards to the recipients, the Vice-Chancellor, […]
COLAMRUD Re-Elects Prof. Fakoya as Dean
By Emeka Oluka and Femi Dansu In a decisive victory, Prof. Emmanuel Fakoya has been re-elected as the Dean, College of Agricultural Management and Rural Development (COLAMRUD) for another term of three years. The election unfolded on January 18, 2024, at the College’s Conference Room. Prior to the polls, the College Officer, Mrs. Uduak Akpan […]
Don Calls for a Collective Action on Healthier Environment
By Emeka Oluka & Femi Dansu A renowned expert in Environmental and Analytical Chemistry, in the Department of Environmental Management and Toxicology (EMT), College of Environmental Resources Management (COLERM), Prof. Olukayode Bamgbose has passionately called for a collective action in the fight for a healthier environment, aiming to significantly diminish the human footprint on Earth. […]
ANUPA-FUNAAB Elects New Leadership
By Femi Dansu & Michael Ogunji The Association of Nigerian University Professional Administrators (ANUPA), Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) Branch, has successfully conducted its general election on Wednesday, January 10, 2024. The election process, held at the Green Chamber of the Senate building, was marked by transparency and fairness, showcasing the unwavering commitment of […]
FUNAAB Attains Another Achievement
… Ranks 11th as Best Value University for International Students The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), has added another feather to its cap by attaining the 11th position as the Best Value University for International Students among 149 universities in Nigeria. This achievement placed FUNAAB within the Top 25% of the Best Value University […]
COBFAS Holds Orientation Programme for FPY Students
By Emeka Oluka & Femi Dansu The Community-Based Farming Scheme (COBFAS) of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has conducted the 2023/2024 Academic Session Orientation Programme for students enrolled in Agriculture-based courses at the University, preparing them for the upcoming Farm Practical Year (FPY). Speaking at the Opening Ceremony, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde […]
ASUU-UNAAB Awards Scholarships to Indigent Students
… Calls FG to Settle Eight Months’ Salary Arrears By Emeka Oluka & Olaoye Oyewole The Academic Staff Union of Universities of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (ASUU-UNAAB) Branch has awarded scholarships to financially disadvantaged students within the University. The presentation of the scholarship took place during the Union’s Congress held at the 1,000 […]
FUNAAB Appoints Professor Akinyemi as DVC, Academic
The Senate of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), at its special meeting of Thursday, January 4, 2024, elected Professor Olukayode Akinyemi as the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic), succeeding Prof. Christian Ikeobi upon the conclusion of his tenure. Prof. Akinyemi who is of the Department of Physics, College of Physical Sciences (COLPHYS), is the current […]
Health Services Get Eye, Dental Clinics
By Emeka Oluka & Femi Dansu The Health Services of the University, accredited by the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) as a Secondary Health Care Provider, has achieved a milestone in enhancing dental and eye treatment services through collaborations with Access Dental and Scorpio Eye Clinics. Speaking on the new services, the Acting Director, Health […]
IRAD to Collaborate with FUNAAB
… Signs MoU By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Joy Adeyiga The Federal University of Agriculture Abeokuta (FUNAAB), is poised to establish a collaboration focused on the development of livestock and the food value chain with the Institute of Agricultural Research for Development (IRAD). During the official signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the two […]
FUNAAB’s Solar Project to Get Power Boost From TCN
By Emeka Oluka & Femi Dansu All seems to be taking shape with the installation of the Solar Power Project in the University. The recent development is evident in the concrete electricity poles that are being erected along the FUNAAB Camp road and it has been reliably gathered that the poles are part of the […]
FUNAAB Holds Orientation for Fresh Students
By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Femi Dansu In its tradition of getting newly-admitted students acquainted with the University’s structure and system, the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has held an Orientation Programme for its new students to herald the 2023/2024 Academic Session. Addressing the students at the Oluwafemi Balogun Ceremonial Hall, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde […]