FUNAAB Opens Applications for Phase V of Graduate Agripreneurship Programme
By Femi Dansu The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), has opened applications for the fifth phase of its flagship Graduate Agripreneurship Programme, offering a grant of ₦1.5 million to selected young alumni to establish and scale agricultural enterprises. The initiative, launched in 2022 through a partnership between FUNAAB and the British American Tobacco Nigeria […]
FUNAAB Gears Up for 2026 Book Exhibition to Mark World Book Day
By Patrick Erinoso In commemoration of World Book Day, as recognised by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), the Nimbe Adedipe Library, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has announced its plans for the 2026 Annual Book Exhibition. The exhibition, slated to run across all Colleges within the University was aimed at […]
CENTS Director Meets Skill Leaders, Reaffirms Commitment to Strengthening Entrepreneurship Training
The Director of the Centre for Entrepreneurial Studies (CENTS), Prof. Sakiru Akinbode held an interactive meeting with Skill Leaders and Facilitators of the Centre as part of efforts to strengthen the operations and activities of the Centre. The meeting, which took place on March 5, 2026, at the CENTS Board Room, provided a platform for […]
FUNAAB Sets March 11 for Mandatory NYSC Mobilisation Briefing for Final-Year Students
By Olaoye Oyewole The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has scheduled a sensitisation and mobilisation briefing for all 2025/2026 final-year students as part of preparations for the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) programme. In a notice issued by the Dean, Student Affairs, Prof. Festus Adeosun, Heads of Departments have been directed to promptly inform […]
FUNAAB Signs MoU With Swedish Institution to Boost International Collaboration
By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Raymond Osemene Following the visit of scholars from Blekinge Institute of Technology, Sweden, to the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) last week, the University, today, March 5, 2026, signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), to strengthen international academic collaboration and expand opportunities for teaching, research, academic exchange. The agreement […]
FUNAAB, Agri-Tech Firm Partner to Drive Agricultural Innovation
By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Raymond Osemene The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Agri-Tech practitioners to strengthen collaboration aimed at promoting agricultural innovation, research, and national food security. The MoU was formalised during a meeting held today, March 5, 2026, where the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, expressed […]
FUNAAB, CIPM to Seal Pact to Boost Professional, Academic Collaborations on March 5
By Olaoye Oyewole The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) is set to formalise a strategic partnership with the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria (CIPM) through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), aimed at strengthening collaboration between the two institutions. The Head of the Department of Agricultural Administration, College of Agricultural […]
FUNAAB Affiliates Commence 2025/2026 First Semester Examinations
The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) Degree Programmes at its affiliate institutions, Oyo State College of Agriculture and Technology (OYSCATECH), Igboora and the Federal College of Agriculture, Ibadan (FCAIB), have commenced the First Semester Examinations for the 2025/2026 Academic Session. The examinations, which began today, March 2, 2026, would run for two weeks across […]
FUNAAB Researcher Unveils Cost-Effective, Healthier Fish Feed Alternative
By Femi Dansu The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has recorded another major research breakthrough with the unveiling of an innovative, cost-effective and sustainable fish feed alternative that promises to transform aquaculture production. The study, presented at the February Monthly Seminar of the Institute of Food Security, Environmental Resources and Agricultural Research (IFSERAR), revealed […]
FUNAAB Expands Global Footprint with Strategic MoU with Swedish Institution
By Femi Dansu The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has strengthened its internationalisation drive with the Blekinge Institute of Technology (BTH), Karlskrona, Sweden. This agreement was reached by the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, with the President of BTH, Prof. Henric Johnson, who was represented by the Institution’s Country Director, Prof. Kayode Adekunle. The agreement […]
FUNAAB to Hold 110th Inaugural Lecture on March 4
By Raymond Osemene The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) is set to hold its 110th Inaugural Lecture on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at the Prof. Oluwafemi Balogun Ceremonial Building. The Lecture would commence at 2:00 p.m., while guests are expected to be seated by 1:30 p.m. The Lecture, titled “Measurement and Scaling: Bedrock of […]
VC Reaffirms FUNAAB’s Food Security Drive as FG Supports Farmers’ Cooperative
By Olasunkanmi Olajide, Femi Dansu & Tayo Onayemi The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde today, February 26, 2026, reaffirmed the commitment of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) to advancing national food security, as the FUNAAB-Odeda Farmers’ Cooperative Multipurpose Society Limited commenced the distribution of agricultural inputs to its members under the Federal Government support. […]
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 […]
Don Urges FG to Resuscitate Ajaokuta Steel Complex
… As FUNAAB Holds 109th Inaugural Lecture By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Femi Dansu A leading Corrosion and Materials Engineering expert, Prof. Olayide Adetunji of the Department of Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering (COLENG), Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, has called on the Federal Government to urgently revive the long-dormant Ajaokuta Steel Complex, describing it as […]
AGRECOFARM Begins 3-Day Vocational Training on Agroecology, Sustainable Food Production
By Joy Adeyiga & Raymond Osemene The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), through its AGRECOFARM, has commenced a 3-Day vocational education training workshop on agroecology and sustainable food production. The programme, which brought together farmers, students, extension agents, agribusiness operators and other stakeholders across the agricultural value chain, began today, Wednesday, February 25, 2026. […]
FUNAAB Set to Partner AltBank, Tulima on AI-Enabled Hydroponic Farming Campus Project
By Olasunkanmi Olajide The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), has further strengthened its reputation as a leading African hub for global agricultural innovation as it advanced high-level discussions with Sterling Financial Holdings Company Plc (‘Sterling HoldCo’) and Egypt-based Tulima Farms and Agri-Processing LLC on the establishment of an AI-enabled hydroponic farming ecosystem on campus. […]
DITTECS Trains New Laboratory Personnel on Best Practices, Emerging Technologies
By Joy Adeyiga & Raymond Osemene The Directorate of Technologists and Technical Staff (DITTECS), Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), today, February 24, 2026, organised a One-Day Orientation programme for newly employed, upgraded and converted laboratory personnel as part of efforts to strengthen its technical workforce. Declaring the programme open, the Director, DITTECS, Dr. ‘Wunmi […]
FUNAAB Commences First Semester Examinations for Part-Time Degree Programme
The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has commenced the First Semester Examinations for the 2025/2026 Academic Session under its Part-Time Degree Programme. The examinations, which began today, February 21, 2026, would run till Saturday, March 14, 2026. According to the Coordinator of the Part-Time Degree Programme, Dr. Enovwo Odjegba, the examinations are scheduled to […]
FUNAAB Odeda Farmers Cooperative Receives Federal Empowerment
The FUNAAB Odeda Farmers Cooperative Multipurpose Society Limited has received empowerment support from the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (FMAFS) to enhance agricultural productivity and strengthen the capacity of its members. Items presented to the Cooperative include a power tiller, water pump, knapsack sprayers, fertilizer, pepper and tomato seeds, a grinding machine, planter, […]
Pro-Chancellor Rallies Support for Completion of University Mosque
… As Top Muslim Cleric Urges Muslims to Serve Humanity at FUNAAB’s 36th Ramadan Lecture By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Olatoye Sanusi The Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council, HRM, Oba Rasheed Ayotunde Olabomi (Odundun IV), Asoludero, the Aragbiji of Iragbiji Land, has reaffirmed his commitment to the completion of the University Mosque, calling for […]
DIGISOL Project Concludes 2-Day Capacity Building Workshop
The DIGISOL Project at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) successfully concluded its 2-Day Capacity-Building Workshop on February 20, 2026, an initiative aimed at enhancing the use of digital tools for agricultural extension service delivery. The workshop, held at the CEADESE Lecture Hall, assembled extension agents, facilitators, and critical stakeholders dedicated to strengthening digital-driven […]
IFSERAR to Hold Monthly Seminar on February 25
By Femi Dansu The Institute of Food Security, Environmental Resources and Agricultural Research (IFSERAR) would hold its February 2026 Monthly Seminar on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. in the IFSERAR Laboratory Room. The Seminar would feature a presentation by Dr. Nathaniel Bamidele titled, “Growth Performance, Haematological Parameters, Gut Microbiota, and Immune Responses of […]
DITTECS to Hold One-Day Orientation Programme for New Staff on February 24 at the CEADESE Auditorium starting at 11am
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“Get Your Degree First, Then Chase Your Passion” — VC Charges FUNAAB’s 27th NUGA Contingent
… As 50+ Athletes Honoured at a Special Recognition Ceremony By Olasunkanmi Olajide The Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, has urged student-athletes to prioritise their academic pursuits while nurturing their sporting talents, declaring that a university education remains the foundation for lasting success. He gave the charge at […]