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_… Warns Protesting Students not to Disrupt Academic Activities_   Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), has issued a statement reiterating its dress code compliance for students and emphasising the security implications of allowing individuals who cannot be facially identified on campus.  A statement issued by the Registrar, Dr. ‘Bola Adekola, on behalf of the University Management stated that the Dress Code has been in existence since 2017, saying that violators of the code would face sanctions in accordance with the extant rules and regulations of the University.  The statement also referred to a minor incident that occurred on the morning of September 11, 2023, at the University's Ceremonial Gate, where some protesters purportedly operating under the guise of religion, disrupted academic and business activities. The University considered this disruption a violation of the rights of other individuals within the campus and its environment.  The...

  FUNAAB's  Begins 30th Convocation Ceremony  The week-long events of the 30th Convocation Ceremony of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), will begin on August 4, 2023, with a Jumat Service by 1 p.m. at the University Mosque.   According to a release signed by the Registrar, Dr. ‘Bola Adekola, there would be an Interdenominational Church Service on Sunday, August 6, 2023, at the University Chapel by 9:30 a.m. The Release further stated that the Convocation Press Conference would be held on Thursday, August 10, 2023, by 10 a.m., followed by the commissioning of projects at various sites on Campus starting from 11 a.m. On Friday, August 11, 2023, the event would continue with the Convocation Ceremony and Award of First Degrees to deserving Graduands of the University by 10 a.m. at the Oluwafemi Balogun Ceremonial Building, while the Convocation Lecture and Award of Higher Degrees would hold on Saturday, August 12, 2023, by 10 a.m at the same ...

YDA finalizes partnership with 720Degresd Hub By Kehinde Adekunjo As part of its numerous efforts to facilitate economic and social  development of Nigeria youths, the Youth for Development Association (YDA) has finalized huge benefits partnership with 720Degrees Innovation Hub. However, the said partnership deed is centred  on different Youth Empowerment Schemes. Notable amongst which is forex training and Information and Communication Technology (ICT) workshop. Though, YDA and 720Degrees Innovation Hub recorded a successful forex training last year, but efforts are in top gear for another life changing upcoming training event. According to Mr Noheem Arowona, "we believed that the ability Nigerian youths to make passive income online, in foreign currency is a necessity in this current economic situation of the country and this is our way of giving back to the youths and the society in general".  He further explained that,  "in our  quests to continue to add val...

  FUNAAB Approved Dress Code for Students In a bid to ensure strict compliance with extant regulations and principles guiding the conduct of students within the campus of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), the University Management has reiterated the approved dress code for students coming into the campus. A Release issued on July 17, 2023 and signed by the Registrar of the University, Dr. ‘Bola Adekola reaffirmed the decision of Senate of the University at its meeting of Tuesday, December 14, 2021 on the issue of Dress Code as communicated to the University Community via a circular FUNAAB/REG.11/VOL. III/52 of December 16, 2021 remained the final position on the subject matter. The Release further laid emphasis on the need for facial identification of all students at all times within the University Community, noting that Farm Practical Year students should wear the approved green jumpsuit, rain-boot and hand gloves for their convenience and personal safety o...

Help :14 Year Old Girl with Curved Spine Needs N20 Million Naira for Correctiobal Surgery The mother of a Fourteen year old girl, Afuape Jumoke has cried out to well- meaning Nigerians to come to her aid  in the case of her daughter Soetan Deborah Omobolawa who was diagnosed of a curved  spine known in medical parlance as idiopathic Scoliosis. The abnormal formation of the spine  which is almost touching  her  heart has become life threatening as medical experts said unless an urgent  surgery is carried out, the girl will soon begin to have difficulties in breathing and may be  choked to death. As a result of this precarious situation, Deborah needs N20 million naira by first week in August  to do the correctional surgery.  The mother , a single parent, Afuape Jumoke said her daughter had been living with this unusual  condition   for several years and she had made attempt to cover it up , hoping it would just go away through d...

  Mangrove Marathon Debuts in Lagos . Seeks Participation & Sponsorships for a Greener Future! A coalition of environmental conservation groups are thrilled to announce the 2nd edition of the Mangrove Marathon, which is a 10km eco-awareness run committed to raising awareness and resources towards mangrove restoration and conservation efforts across Nigeria’s coastline.  Holding on the 29th of July 2023 in commemoration of the International Day for the Conservation of Mangroves, the event will take place along the Lekki Free Trade Zone expressway in Ibeju-Lekki; which is the emerging industrial hub of Africa and is proudly institutionally supported by both the Federal & Lagos State Governments. Mangroves, often called the "lungs” or “guardians” of our coasts, play very vital roles in mitigating climate change by absorbing 15 times more carbon than regular forest, providing essential habitats for diverse marine species, protecting coastal communities from being wiped off...

FUNAAB Emerges 2nd Position in Nigeria … 26th Best in Africa Professor Olusola Babatunde KEHINDE, FGSN, FIHS The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), a 35-year old second generation University and a leading University of Agriculture in Africa has emerged 2nd position out of Nigeria’s 258 Universities and 26th best in Sub-Saharan Africa in the recently-released 2023 inaugural Times Higher Education’s (THE), Sub-Saharan Africa University Rankings. The ranking highlights the strongest Universities in Sub-Saharan Africa across a comprehensive range of performance indicators covering five pillars: ‘access and fairness’, ‘Africa impact’, ‘teaching skills’, ‘student engagement’ and ‘resources and finance’. THE’s Sub-Saharan Africa University Rankings were officially announced on Monday, June 26, 2023 at the organisation’s first forum which took place in partnership with Ashesi University, Ghana. The Sub-Saharan Africa University Rankings, produced in partnership with Masterca...