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Archives for April 21st, 2017

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COLVET Gets Donation From German Foundation

21 April, 2017   
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The University has added another valuable asset to its research kitty through the Molecular Microbiology Laboratory, Veterinary Teaching Hospital, College of Veterinary Medicine (COLVET). This time around, the generosity is coming from the Alexander Von Humboldt Foundation, Germany. Speaking at the handing-over of the equipment, the Consul-General of the German Embassy in Nigeria, Mr. Ingo […]

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Nigeria Has No Business Importing Rice, Says Professor Okeleye

21 April, 2017   
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A Professor of Agronomy in the Department of Crop Physiology and Crop Production, College of Plant Science and Crop Production (COLPLANT) of the University, Professor Kehinde Okeleye, has expressed his support for government’s policy banning the importation of rice, stressing that the country does not have any business importing rice. According to the University Don, […]

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Dons Identify Ways To Achieve Food Security in Nigeria

21 April, 2017   
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Researchers and experts in the University have advised governments at all levels in the country to develop good road networks, provide electricity, storage facilities and formulate good policies for the agricultural sector, to boost food security and reduce hunger in the land. According to Professor Lateef Sanni of the Department of Food Science and Technology, […]

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Research Should Be Problem-focused, Says Professor Ajisegiri

21 April, 2017   
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A Professor of Agricultural Engineering in the Department of Agricultural Engineering, College of Engineering (COLENG) of the University, Professor Emmanuel Ajisegiri, has called on researchers in Nigeria to embark on problem-focused researches, as a panacea to solving the myriads of challenges confronting the nation. Professor Ajisegiri disclosed this while speaking on his research contributions to […]

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Expert Highlights Importance of Body Exercise

21 April, 2017   
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The imperative of engaging in regular body exercise has been stressed. This piece of information was given by the Acting Director, Directorate of Sports of the University, Dr. Sam Olabanji. According to him, “When you exercise, you are re-strengthening and refreshing the engine inside you. And at the same time, your metabolism rate is very […]

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How To Minimise Clashes Between Herdsmen, Farmers – Professor Jolaosho

21 April, 2017   
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To curtail the incessant problem of farmlands destruction and conflict between Fulani herdsmen and farm owners, a solid arrangement should be put in place, to ensure an all-year-round feed availability for ruminant animals, particularly, the nomads during the dry season. A Professor of Pasture Agronomy, Production, Conservation and Utilisation in the Department of Pasture and […]

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FUNAAB Students Shine Abroad

21 April, 2017   
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Students of the University’s College of Engineering (COLENG), made waves in Johannesburg, South Africa during the final event of African Unilever Idea Competition. They are: Ayobami Kalesanwo and Oluwaferanmi Muraina, both in 500-level Electrical Engineering and Mr. Oluwapelumi Kolade, 500-level Civil Engineering. The team, which was christened “Team Innovatus”, represented Nigeria alongside “Team Adobe” from […]

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Don Makes Progress in the Fight Against Malaria

21 April, 2017   
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Efforts at curbing the menace of malaria fever received a boast, going by the recent research conducted in the area. Malaria has been a leading cause of mortality and morbidity in the developing world, including Nigeria. This has remained so because of the widespread drug resistance against commonly-used anti-malaria drugs such as chloroquine and pyrimethamine/sulfadoxine […]

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Professor Ariyo Showcases Valuable Agricultural Crops

21 April, 2017   
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A Professor of Plant Breeding and Genetics, College of Plant Science and Crop Production (COLPLANT) and a former Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Development) of the University, Professor Omolayo Ariyo, has identified some crop varieties that can adapt to all environment and can grow in specific locations. Professor Ariyo, whose research work has spanned over 25 years, disclosed […]

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