Hattie Royale Media Retrains DPR Staff on Digital PR Excellence, Anchoring
… As FUNAAB Strengthens Professional Capacity for Enhanced Digital Visibility and Influence By David Johnson The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), has taken another strategic step towards strengthening professional excellence in Public Relations, as Hattie Royale Media, a dynamic media consulting and professional training firm, retrained staff of the Directorate of Public Relations (DPR) […]
FUNAAB Receives 80 Bags of Poultry Feed from Hybrid Feeds to Boost FPY Training
… Over 1,800 Students to Benefit from Industry Partnership By Femi Dansu & David Johnson The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), has strengthened its commitment to hands-on agricultural education and industry collaboration by receiving 80 bags of poultry feed from Hybrid Feeds to support the training and research activities of students participating in the […]
FUNAAB Student Shines Nationally, Wins ₦500,000 Veterinary Competition Prize
By David Johnson A remarkable display of academic excellence has earned the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), another national honour, as a 600-level student of the College of Veterinary Medicine (COLVET), Ms. Kehinde Mercy, emerged First Runner-Up nationally in the VITAL 2 Project National Veterinary Students’ Competition on Ruminant Vaccines and Vaccination in Nigeria. […]
VC Charges New Engineers to Drive Nigeria’s Transformation
… As FUNAAB Inducts 2025/2026 Graduates into Nigerian Society of Engineers By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Raymond Osemene The Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, has charged newly inducted engineers of the University to deploy innovation, professional competence and ethical responsibility in tackling Nigeria’s pressing development challenges. Prof. Kehinde gave […]
INHURD-FUNAAB Cooperative Posts 58% Loan Growth, ₦10.77m Surplus
… As Membership Rises, Society Reaffirms Commitment to Members’ Financial Wellbeing By Femi Dansu The INHURD-FUNAAB Staff Cooperative Multipurpose Society Limited has recorded significant growth in membership, savings and loan disbursement, alongside improved financial performance, reaffirming its commitment to the welfare and financial wellbeing of members. The President of the Society, Mrs. Ramota Adegbite, disclosed […]
FUNAAB Equips RTEAN Members with Skills to Drive Peace in Transport Sector
… As 20 Participants Complete ICGNS Peace and Conflict Resolution Training By Joy Adeyiga & David Johnson At a time when peaceful dialogue and constructive conflict management remain vital to the stability of Nigeria’s transport sector, the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), has taken another significant step towards building a culture of peace by […]
CVE Alumni Return with ₦2m Worth of Chairs to COLENG
By Olaoye Oyewole & Joy Olabanji What began as a nostalgic return to their alma mater has blossomed into a lasting gesture of giving back, as the 2011/2012 Civil Engineering (CVE) Set of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), donated 40 pieces of 2-seater chairs worth ₦2 million to the College of Engineering (COLENG). […]
FUNAAB Researcher Unveils Plant-Based Weapon Against Poultry Infections
By Makinde Durodola The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), has recorded another research breakthrough with findings indicating the potential of African Parquetina ( Parquetina nigrescens ) as a plant-based alternative to conventional antibiotics in poultry production. The findings were presented by Dr. Wuraola Adegun during a research presentation, titled “Does African Parquetina (Parquetina nigrescens) […]
COLENG to Hold Research, Leadership Seminar on October 21
The College of Engineering (COLENG), Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), would hold a Research and Leadership Seminar/Workshop Series on Wednesday, October 21, 2026. The seminar, themed “Transformational Leadership in Academia: Moving from Manager to Visionary Leader,” is designed to strengthen leadership capacity and promote effective and transformative leadership within the academic environment. The programme […]
FUNAAB Librarian Appointed to Head Owolabi University Library
By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Femi Dansu One of the distinguished Librarians on a middle level Academic Staff cadre at the Nimbe Adedipe Library of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Dr. Fauziyah Adenekan, has been appointed as the Head of Library, Owolabi University, Oke-Ila Orangun, Osun State. An experienced Librarian and Information Scientist, Dr. […]
FUNAAB’s Deputy Bursar Appointed Pioneer Bursar of Godswill Akpabio University
The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), has announced the appointment of one of its Deputy Bursars, Mrs. Antigha Effioanwan Asuquo, as the pioneer Bursar of Godswill Akpabio University, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. According to the Ag. Head, Directorate of Public Relations, FUNAAB, Mr. Olasunkanmi Olajide, the appointment marks a significant milestone in Mrs. Asuquo’s […]
Birthday Message to the 5th Substantive Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Olusola Bandele Oyewole from the 7th Substantive Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Olusola Babatunde Kehinde
INHURD-FUNAAB Cooperative to Hold AGM on October 7
By Femi Dansu The Institute of Human Resources Development (INHURD)-FUNAAB Cooperative Multipurpose Society Limited is set to hold its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, to review its activities, assess its progress and deliberate on matters relating to its administration and development. The meeting, scheduled for 2:00 p.m., would take place at […]
FUNAAB Moves to Strengthen Campus Transport Management
The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), has commenced measures to strengthen the coordination and management of transportation activities on the University campus. The meeting, which was held on October 2, 2026, was attended by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Development), Prof. Olawale Dairo, the University Transport Committee and representatives of various transport operators on campus. The […]
FUNAAB to Hold 116th Inaugural Lecture on October 14
By Raymond Osemene The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), is set to hold its 116th Inaugural Lecture on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, with a focus on green technology and environmental sustainability. The Lecture, titled “Harnessing Green Technology for a Sustainable Future Environment,” would be delivered by Prof. Babatunde Saheed Bada, a Professor of Environmental […]
Nimbe Adedipe Library Promotes FUNAAB Chatbot for Smarter Research
The Nimbe Adedipe Library, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), has encouraged researchers, Academic staff, Postgraduate students and Undergraduates to explore the FUNAAB Chatbot as a digital tool for supporting research, academic writing and information discovery. The Chatbot was designed to provide members of the University Community with an additional digital resource for asking questions, […]
FUNAAB, DAAD PG Programmes for 2026/2027 Academic Session
FUNAAB Opens Recreation Centre, Lounge to Strengthen Town-Gown Relationship
By Olasunkanmi Olajide The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), today, October 1, 2026, opened its newly rehabilitated Recreation Centre and Lounge as part of efforts to strengthen interaction between the University Community and the wider society. The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, who opened the facility for use pending the official commissioning, described it as […]
CENTS Boosts Entrepreneurial Skills with Practical Equipment Training
… Targets Commercialisation, Skills Acquisition, IGR Generation By Olatoye Sanusi The Centre for Entrepreneurial Studies (CENTS), Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), has intensified efforts to strengthen practical skills acquisition, promote entrepreneurship and drive commercialisation with a One-Day capacity-building workshop on the installation, operation and maintenance of newly acquired equipment for its Fashion Designing and […]
Prelude to Livestock Development Minister’s Visit to FUNAAB
RIKE-SD, FUNAAB Poised for Partnership to Upscale FUNAAB-Alpha By Olasunkanmi Olajide & David Johnson The Research, Innovation, Knowledge, Enterprise, Commercialisation and Sustainable Development (RIKE-SD) on September 30, 2026, facilitated strategic engagements with key stakeholders to strengthen collaboration with the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), in a bid to commercialise and expand the University’s indigenous […]
FUNAAB to Host 19th OAPTIN Conference in November
By David Johnson The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), is set to host the 19th Annual Conference of the Organic Agriculture Professionals in Tertiary Institutions in Nigeria (OAPTIN), scheduled for November 15–18, 2026, as part of efforts to advance sustainable and organic agriculture through research, capacity building and knowledge exchange. The opening ceremony would […]
FUNAAB Muslim Community Honours 22 Retired Staff
By Olaoye Oyewole The Muslim Community of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), has honoured 22 retired Muslim staff members for their years of dedicated service and contributions to the University and the Muslim Community. Speaking at the event, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, represented by the former Dean, College of Veterinary Medicine (COLVET), […]
VC Urges Leadership Graduands to Impact Society
By Femi Dansu & Joy Olabanji The Vice-Chancellor, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, has urged graduands of the Philosophy and Leadership Studies Programme to deploy the knowledge and values acquired to make a positive impact in society. The Vice-Chancellor gave the charge today, September 30, 2026, while presenting certificates to graduands […]
Don Calls for Home-Grown Technology to Rapidly Drive Nigeria’s Development
… As FUNAAB Holds 115th Inaugural Lecture By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Wuraola Dada A distinguished expert in Electronic and Control Systems Engineering from the Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, College of Engineering (COLENG), at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Prof. Olubunmi Akinola, has called on the Nigerian Government to demonstrate stronger political […]