FUNAAB Alumnus Endows Students with N2m
… As COLBIOS Holds 4th Biosciences Conference By Emeka Oluka & Joy Adeyiga An alumnus of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Prof. Monsuru Adeleke, has endowed the College of Biosciences (COLBIOS), with the sum of N2 Million to support outstanding and financially-disadvantaged students in the College. Prof. Adeleke, who is currently the Deputy […]
Prof. Fakoya Delivers FUNAAB’s 110th Inaugural Lecture
… Launches ₦1 Million Prize for Best Farm Practical Year Student By Emeka Oluka & Joy Adeyiga Prof. Emmanuel Fakoya, a distinguished expert in Agricultural Extension and Rural Development at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), has announced the establishment of a ₦1 million annual prize to reward the University’s Best Farm Practical Year […]
VC Tasks New Academic Staff on Innovation, Integrity
By Emeka Oluka & Olaoye Oyewole The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, has urged newly employed Academic Staff of the University to embrace innovation and recognise time as a critical asset in their career progression. The Vice-Chancellor gave the charge during a One-Day Workshop organised by the Directorate of Research, Innovations and Partnerships (DRIP) for newly […]
FUNAAB Zoo Park Set for Elephant Arrival, Unveils New Exotic Additions
As a leading University of Agriculture in Africa, the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), has continued to translate knowledge into real-world experiences, where conservation, research, and experiential learning converge. In a bold stride that reinforces its pride in wildlife management and eco-tourism, the FUNAAB Zoo Park has completed a state-of-the-art elephant enclosure, signalling a […]
Don Urges Nigeria to Embrace Predictive Data Models for National Development
… As FUNAAB Hosts 108th Inaugural Lecture By Emeka Oluka & Femi Dansu A Professor of Statistics in the Department of Statistics, College of Physical Sciences (COLPHYS), Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Prof. Olaniyi Olayiwola, has called on policymakers and institutions in Nigeria to urgently integrate predictive statistical tools into national planning, cautioning that […]
Sustainable Blue Economy Key to Ending Fish Importation, Says Prof. Akegbejo-Samsons
By Emeka Oluka & Femi Dansu A Professor of Aquaculture and Coastal Fisheries Management in the College of Environmental Resources Management (COLERM), Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Prof. Yemi Akegbejo-Samsons, has called for the strategic harnessing of Nigeria’s aquatic resources as a sustainable pathway to tackling food insecurity and strengthening the national economy. Delivering […]
FUNAAB’s Deputy Bursar Appointed Bursar Minaret University, Ikirun
By Emeka Oluka Mr. Wahab Oloyede Azeez, a Deputy Bursar at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), has been appointed as the pioneer Bursar, Minaret University (MU), a newly established faith-based institution in Ikirun, Osun State. The appointment comes as the university, owned by the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at of Nigeria, prepares to fully commence […]
Registry is the Engine Room, Bridge Between Students and Management – Ex-UI Registrar
By Emeka Oluka & Olaoye Oyewole A former Registrar of the University of Ibadan (UI) Ibadan, Oyo state, Chief (Mrs) Mojisola Ladipo, has declared that the Registry remains the engine room and indispensable bridge between students and university management, stressing that the welfare of students, academic and non-teaching staff largely depends on the effectiveness of […]
Don Seeks Law on Recycling Non-Biodegradable Waste for Construction
… As FUNAAB Holds 107th Inaugural Lecture By Olasunkanmi Olajide, Emeka Oluka & Joy Adeyiga A Professor of Civil Engineering Structures, Department of Civil Engineering, College of Engineering (COLENG), at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Prof. Joseph Akinyele, on November 19, 2025, called on the Federal Government to enact urgent legislation mandating the […]
FUNAAB Launches NUC-Accredited MSc in Agroecology
By Emeka Oluka & Bolanle Olawepo The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), has further strengthened its role in promoting agricultural innovation, climate-smart food systems, and resilient ecosystems across Africa with the launch of its National Universities Commission (NUC)-accredited Master of Science (MSc) in Agroecology. The programme, anchored under the AGRECOFARM Initiative, was officially launched […]
FUNAAB’s 106th Inaugural Lecturer Calls for Improved Animal Welfare, Gives Department ₦1 Million
By Emeka Oluka & Bolanle Olawepo The 106th Inaugural Lecturer of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Prof. Adetola Ajadi on behalf of his siblings, announced a ₦1 million donation to the Best Graduating Student in the Department of Veterinary Surgery and Theriogenology, to be awarded at the University’s 33rd Convocation Ceremony. Prof. Ajadi, […]
Family Launches Prof. Femi Onifade Foundation
… Hosts Inaugural Memorial Lecture in His Honour By Emeka Oluka & Ridwan Sulaiman In a bid to immortalise the legacy of the late Prof. Olufemi Onifade, the family, led by his wife, Prof. Comfort Onifade, in partnership with the Initiative for Peace and Comfort (IPC), has launched the Professor Femi Onifade Memorial Foundation (PFOMF). […]