VC Re-Affirms FUNAAB’s Global Partnership Goals
By Joy Adeyiga The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde has reiterated the University’s interest in partnership in the areas of students and faculty exchange, joint research collaboration, as well as community engagement. The Vice-Chancellor restated this, while receiving visitors from the University of California, United States of America (U.S.A) and Warsaw Institute of Aviation. During the […]
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 […]
FUNAAB Begins First Semester Examinations
By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Olaoye Oyewole Students of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, embarked on their First Semester Examinations amidst a backdrop of meticulous planning, in spite of the daunting challenge of the rainstorm that ravaged the University, last week. In an exclusive interview with FUNAAB Bulletin at […]
FUNAAB Partners NITDA to Train FPY Students in Cutting-Edge Agricultural Practices
By Joy Adeyiga & Tofunmi Adebayo In a strategic collaboration aimed at revolutionising agricultural education and practice, the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has joined forces with the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), operating under the auspices of the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy. Their mission was to empower current […]
VC Delivers Impressive One-Year Report at 35th Congregation
… Urges Staff to Uphold Peace By Emeka Oluka & Olaoye Oyewole The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde at the 35th Congregation meeting held today, Wednesday, March 27, 2024, rallied the University Community towards upholding peace and fostering a collaborative environment to propel FUNAAB to greater heights. In his Address, titled “Elevating Excellence: A Year of […]
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, […]
From Land to Table: The Journey of Vegetables in COBFAS
By Olatoye Sanusi In a bid to empower students with practical agricultural skills, the Community-Based Farming Scheme (COBFAS) at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), has taken a unique approach by training students in the art of vegetable farming. The process began with land clearing, where students rolled up their sleeves and hit the […]
COLENG Organises OBE Workshop to Keep Pace with Global Engineering Trends
The College of Engineering (COLENG), Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta recently held a 2-Day Mandatory Outcome Based Education (OBE) Workshop for an assemblage of engineering academic staff, members of the Engineering Community and interested members of the public. This was a follow-up to the recent Outcome Based Education (OBE) Workshop in Lagos, which marked a […]
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 […]
COLPHYS Holds 2nd International Conference
By Tofunmi Adebayo The College of Physical Sciences (COLPHYS), Federal University of Agriculture Abeokuta (FUNAAB) commenced its 2024 2nd Biennial International Conference today, March 19, 2024, with an Opening Ceremony held at the Red Chamber. Themed “Scientific Innovations and Developments: Scenic Route to Sustainable Development, Economy, and Security,” the event aimed to explore the important […]
Prof. Ojo Appointed as Desk Officer for German Embassy
The Director, Veterinary Teaching Hospital (VTH), Prof. Olufemi Ojo has been appointed as the Desk Officer for the German Embassy in the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB). His appointment as the Desk Officer was a fallout of the recent visit of the German Consular General to Nigeria, His Excellency, Mr. Weert Borner, where fruitful […]
NBPA Collaborates with FUNAAB on the Establishment of Bookshop
By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Tofunmi Adebayo The Nigerian Book Publishers Association (NBPA) is set to partner with the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) to establish a Bookshop on campus to foster a culture of reading and promote the Nigerian publishing industry. The NBPA, a prominent trade association representing the interests of book publishers in […]