FUNAAB Set to Hold 115th Inaugural Lecture on September 30
By Femi Dansu & Wuraola Dada The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), would hold its 115th Inaugural Lecture on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at the Prof. Oluwafemi Balogun Ceremonial Building by 2:00 p.m., with guests expected to be seated by 1:30 p.m. The Lecture, titled “Beyond Solid-State Electronics: Driving Automation for Sustainable Development,” would […]
FUNAAB Odeda Farmers’ Cooperative Set for 2026 Produce Day on September 16
By Olaoye Oyewole The FUNAAB (Odeda) Farmers’ Cooperative Multipurpose Society Limited is set to showcase its 2026 harvests at its Produce Day Programme scheduled for Wednesday, September 16, 2026. The event, which would commence at 11:00 a.m., would take place at the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) Secretariat, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta […]
FUNAAB Expands Global Footprint with International Agricultural Short Courses
… Targets Agricultural Professionals, Institutions Across Africa The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Nigeria, is strengthening its global role in agricultural capacity development with a portfolio of four intensive International Short Courses designed to equip agricultural professionals with practical skills, cutting-edge knowledge and research competencies. The five-day programme, which commenced on Monday, September 14 […]
Senator Salisu Hails FUNAAB’s Role in Youth Empowerment, Job Creation
… As the 16th Annual Conference of MYCOSON Begins on Campus By Olasunkanmi Olajide The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has been commended for its strategic role in youth empowerment, job creation and human-capital development, particularly through education, agriculture and skills development. The Chairman, Senate Committee on ICT and Cybersecurity, Senator Shuaib Afolabi Salisu, […]
FUNAAB Welcomes Fresh Students, Begins 2026/2027 Orientation Programme
By Olaoye Oyewole & David Johnson The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), has welcomed fresh students into the 2026/2027 Academic Session with a comprehensive Orientation Programme designed to equip them with the knowledge, guidance and information required to successfully navigate their academic and social life at the University. The programme, which commenced today, September […]
FUNAAB Partners NUC, TETFund, GETrust to Strengthen Entrepreneurship Education Capacity
By Joy Adeyiga & Wuraola Dada The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), in collaboration with the National Universities Commission (NUC), Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), and GETrust, has commenced a 3-Day capacity-building programme to strengthen the capacity of Academic staff in entrepreneurship education. The programme which began today, September 14, 2026, at the CENTS […]
NUC, TETFund, GETrust Partner FUNAAB to Strengthen Entrepreneurship Education for Academic Staff
The National Universities Commission (NUC), Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), and GETrust have partnered with the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) to strengthen entrepreneurship education through a 3-Day Capacity-Building Programme for the University’s Academic staff. Tagged “Teaching Entrepreneurship Using Effectuation,” the Training Programme is scheduled to hold from Monday, September 14 to Wednesday, September […]
Final, Penultimate-Year FUNAABites to Benefit from iDICE Skills Training-to-Jobs Programme
… Programme Set to Commence at FUNAAB on September 15 Final- and penultimate-year students of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) are set to benefit from the Federal Government’s Investment in Digital and Creative Enterprises (iDICE) Skills Training-to-Jobs Programme, designed to equip young Nigerians with in-demand digital skills and connect them with employment and […]
FUNAAB Wins ACM-W Nigeria Women in IT Hackathon
The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has emerged as the winner of the hackathon organised as part of the ACM-W Nigeria Celebration of Women in Information Technology (IT), further demonstrating the University’s growing strength in technology, innovation and digital skills. The hackathon, which focused on Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML) using live datasets, […]
FUNAAB, INCSAN Deepen Partnership to Drive Nigeria’s Cassava Revolution
By Raymond Osemene The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has stepped up its drive to unlock the agricultural and economic potential of cassava, deepening its partnership with the Industrial Cassava Stakeholders Association of Nigeria (INCSAN) to strengthen production, processing, seed development, marketing and youth agribusiness. The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, disclosed this in his […]
FUNAAB, INCSAN Partner to Train Young Cassava Seed Entrepreneurs
By Raymond Osemene The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), in collaboration with the Industrial Cassava Stakeholders’ Association of Nigeria (INCSAN) and other development partners, has commenced a Technical, Leadership and Business Training Programme for Young Cassava Seed Entrepreneurs. The 4-Day programme, which commenced on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at the Career Service and Linkages […]
VC Welcomes ACFBI, Commends Initiative to Support Students
By Olaoye Oyewole The Vice-Chancellor, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, has welcomed the African Campus Food Bank Initiative (ACFBI) to the University, describing its food support programme as a timely intervention capable of addressing food insecurity among students. Prof. Kehinde stated this while receiving representatives of the Foundation on campus, noting […]