GRADUATE AGRIPRENEURSHIP PROGRAMME – PHASE III
In the year 2022, the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta entered into a partner Service Agreement with the British American Tobacco Nigerian Foundation (BATN, Foundation) for a Graduate Agripreneurship programme funded by BATNF. So far, 6 (six) agripreneurs have been selected (for phase I and II) to participate in the programme and were given one […]
VC Graces 2024 Agrofood Fair
… Emphasises FUNAAB’s Openness to Collaboration By Olasunkanmi Olajide The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, graced the 9th edition of the Agrofood and Plastprintpack Nigeria Trade Show today, March 26, 2024. Organised by the Organisation for the Technology Advancement of Cold Chain in West Africa (OTACCWA), the event took place at the Landmark Centre, Victoria Island, […]
Don Advocates Agricultural Machinery Engineering for Food Security in Nigeria
By Tofunmi Adebayo A don in the Department of Agricultural and Bio-Resources Engineering, College of Engineering (COLENG), Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Engr. (Prof.) Alex Folami Adisa has advocated agricultural machinery engineering for food security in Nigeria. Speaking as the University’s 88th Inaugural Lecturer on the title, “Agricultural Machinery Engineering: A Key Towards Sustainable […]
Wafroex Donates Beehives to FUNAAB
By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Femi Dansu In a bid to foster sustainable agricultural practices and technological advancement, Wafroex Ltd, an Agro-Allied organisation, has extended its philanthropic arm to the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), with a significant donation of beehives. The event, which marks the beginning of a promising collaboration between the two entities, […]
FUNAAB Holds Orientation Programme for Part-Time Degree Students
By Emeka Oluka, Olaoye Oyewole & Tofunmi Adebayo The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has held an Orientation Programme tailored for the weekday-evening students of the Part-Time Degree Programme (PTDP). Speaking at the event, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde congratulated the newly-admitted students, emphasising FUNAAB’s standing as one of Nigeria’s leading universities, and boasting […]
Alumni Executives Pay Courtesy Visit to FUNAAB
By Emeka Oluka & Joy Adeyiga The newly-elected Global President, of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) Alumni Association, Mr. Bolaji Gbadamosi, along with other Executive Members, visited the Vice-Chancellor to convey their gratitude for the continuous support and understanding shown by the University Management towards the Alumni Association. During the meeting, the Mr. […]
VC Appreciates CERECOM
… Describes Members as Dedicated By Emeka Oluka The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde has appreciated the members of the Ceremonials Committee for their commitment, selfless service and dedication to the duties of the University. The Vice-Chancellor gave the appreciation while attending the CERECOM’s appraisal meeting of the recently held Matriculation Ceremony, including the upcoming 87th […]
SystemSpecs to Launch Innovative Campus App in FUNAAB
By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Tofunmi Adebayo In a groundbreaking collaboration, SystemSpecs, a leading technology firm, has concluded plans to partner with the University to introduce an innovative app dubbed FUNAABMobile. The pioneering venture aimed to revolutionise campus life by offering a suite of features geared towards enhancing convenience and connectivity. Speaking at the collaborative meeting, […]
NIP Visits FUNAAB
… As VC Calls on Physics Dept. to Train Students at Solar Project By Joy Adeyiga In a bid to enhance practical education and foster collaboration in research and development, the Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, has urged the Physics Department to utilise the University’s ongoing 3MW Solar […]
NUC Delegation on Equipment Maintenance Visits FUNAAB
By Emeka Oluka & Joy Adeyiga In a concerted effort to uphold standards of quality education within Nigerian universities, the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) played host to delegates from the National Universities Commission (NUC) on Assessment of Equipment Maintenance Centres. The visit, aimed at enforcing quality assurance and quantity control, underscores the University’s […]
NAL to Host 2024 LRCN Workshop
The ‘Nimbe Adedipe Library (NAL) has been selected as the venue for the upcoming 2024 Workshop of the Librarian Registration Council of Nigeria (LRCN) for the Southwest Geo-Political Zone. The event themed “Data, linked data and visualisation in libraries,” is scheduled hold from Monday, July 22, to Friday, July 26, 2024. The LRCN, operating under […]
Prof. Folorunso Triumphs in World Scientists, University Rankings
By Olaoye Oyewole In a remarkable achievement for the academia, Prof. Olusegun Folorunso of the Department of Computer Science at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), has emerged victorious in the prestigious Alper-Doger (AD) Scientific Index Ranking 2024. The ranking, unveiled recently by AD Scientific Index, marks a significant milestone in Prof. Folorunso’s illustrious […]