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Nigerian Police arrest alleged serial killer who murdered FUNAAB student Christianah

Fadiran Ifeloluwa September 6, 2024

The Nigeria Police Force confirmed the arrest of Ayomide Adeleye, a 23-year-old suspect in the heinous murder of Idowu Christianah on Thursday. The deceased was said to be a 300-level student of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, (FUNAAB), Ogun State, when she was alive. The

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FG installs power plants at six federal universities

Fadiran Ifeloluwa August 23, 2024

The Federal Government, through the Rural Electrification Agency, has erected power plants at six federal universities as part of its attempts to provide reliable power to important sectors of society. This came as the agency said that it has made great progress in furthering Nigeria’s electrification initiatives. This is according to a recent briefing by […]

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FUNAAB deputy vice chancellor warns against violent protests

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 27, 2024

The Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Development, of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, FUNAAB, Kolowole Adebayo, has warned Nigerians to avoid destroying infrastructure while expressing their frustrations to the federal government. Adebayo argued that when lives, government infrastructure, and property are destroyed, it becomes a riot rather than a protest. He spoke

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FUNAAB reveals why no lecturer has become a professor in two years

Fadiran Ifeloluwa June 29, 2024

The management of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has explained why the university has been unable to promote any of its senior teaching staff to the post of professor in the past two years. The institution attributed the problem to the lack of a governing council, which has the authority to authorise such promotions. […]

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Prof Elizabeth Oluwalana to Deliver FUNAAB’s 85th Inaugural Lecture on Wednesday

Fadiran Ifeloluwa February 6, 2024

Prof. Elizabeth Oluwalana, an erudite academic and erstwhile top banker, will take the podium at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, February 7, 2024, to deliver the 85th Inaugural Lecture of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta. The lecture, titled “Value Addition to Agricultural and Forest Resources: Means for Herbal Therapy and Entrepreneurial Skills

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Vice Chancellor lists dangers to Nigeria’s food security

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 25, 2024

Prof. Olusola Kehinde, Vice Chancellor of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), asserted that the university is capable of feeding the entire nation if certain steps are taken to counteract the challenges to food security that have been identified. Kehinde stated that the more than 10,000 hectares of land bequeathed to the university is […]

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122 to bag first class as FUNAAB graduates 3,574 students

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 25, 2024

The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta’s (FUNAAB) vice-chancellor announced yesterday that 122 students would get first-class honours from the university during its 31st convocation. He made this known at a news conference at the school premises in Abeokuta. It was stated by him that 1,540 students received Second Class honours (Upper Division), 1,705

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FUNAAB declared best university of agriculture in Africa in latest ranking

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 5, 2024

The most recent Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings (WUR) for 2024 show that the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) is the top agricultural university in Africa and the eighth best in the world. The vice-chancellor of the University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Babatunde Kehinde, expressed his happiness and sent out congratulations to the

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Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) Academic Calendar 2023/2024

Fadiran Ifeloluwa December 6, 2023

The management of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) hereby notifies both new and current students that the academic calendar for the 2023–2024 session is available to the public. The different school activities for the session up until the closure dates are listed in this academic calendar. The academic calendar is listed here for […]

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FUNAAB Admission into Specialized Postgraduate Programmes 2022/2023

Fadiran Ifeloluwa November 10, 2023

The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta is pleased to announce that admissions into postgraduate training programmes at the Centre of Excellence in Agricultural Development and Sustainable Environment, are now open. Applications are invited from candidates of all nationalities. The Centre of Excellence in Agricultural Development and Sustainable Environment

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Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) Admission List for 2023/2024 Session

Fadiran Ifeloluwa October 25, 2023

The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has released the admission list for the upcoming academic year 2023–2024. For countless students hoping to continue their study in one of Nigeria’s most prestigious agricultural universities, this important announcement marks the beginning of a new chapter in their academic careers. Highlights of FUNAAB’s