Livestock Development Minister Visits FUNAAB, Says FG to Commercialise FUNAAB-Alpha, Boost Livestock Genetics
By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Raymond Osemene The Honourable Minister of Livestock Development, Hon. Idi Mukhtar Maiha, has said the Federal Government is set to collaborate with the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), to commercialise and scale up FUNAAB-Alpha, the University’s indigenous poultry innovation developed by Emerita Olufunmilayo Adebambo, as part of efforts to strengthen […]
FAO Calls for Deeper Partnership with FUNAAB to Accelerate Agroecology, Sustainable Agriculture in Africa
… As Global Experts, Universities and Stakeholders Converge in the University for the AGRECOFARM Final Conference By Olasunkanmi Olajide, Joy Adeyiga & Wuraola Dada The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) has called for a stronger partnership with the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), to accelerate agroecology education, research and sustainable […]
FUNAAB Commissions 12 Electric Tricycles to Boost Green Mobility, Job Creation
By Joy Adeyiga & David Johnson The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has taken another significant step towards promoting sustainable transportation, campus mobility and economic empowerment with the commissioning of 12 new eco-friendly, zero-emission electric tricycles. The tricycles, provided through a partnership between FUNAAB and House of Destiny Global Services Limited, were commissioned today, […]
FUNAAB Commences Library, Medical Registration for 2026/2027 Fresh Students
By Joy Adeyiga & David Johnson The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), has commenced its Library and medical registration exercises for newly admitted students of the 2026/2027 academic session, as the University begins to formally integrate fresh students into its academic and healthcare systems. The two exercises commenced today, September 28, 2026, with fresh […]
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Nimbe Adedipe Library Begins 2026/2027 Student Registration Tomorrow
The Nimbe Adedipe Library would commence the registration of students for the 2026/2027 Academic Session tomorrow, Monday, September 28, 2026. The registration exercise, which would take place at the Wole Soyinka Library, has been designed to ensure that students are duly registered to access the Library’s facilities, resources and services throughout the academic session. The […]
Career and Sensitisation Programme for Freshers in Focus
Beyond the Certificate: Why FUNAAB is Preparing a New Generation of Global Problem-Solvers By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Joy Adeyiga For the newly admitted students of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), the journey into higher education officially began with more than lectures, registration, matriculation and the anticipation of graduation. It began with a challenge: […]
FUNAAB, OPay Sign ₦60m MoU to Support Students
… Partnership provides ₦300,000 Annual Scholarship, Innovation Challenge and Talent Development Opportunities By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Joy Olabanji The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) and OPay Digital Services Limited today, September 24, 2026, signed a landmark ₦60 million Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to support students through scholarships, innovation challenges, capacity building and talent development […]
FUNAAB to Hold 12th COLENG/NSE Graduate Induction Ceremony
By David Johnson The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), through its College of Engineering (COLENG), would on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, hold the 12th COLENG/Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) Graduate Induction Ceremony for graduates of the 2025/2026 Academic Session. The ceremony, jointly organised by COLENG and the Abeokuta Branch of NSE, would take place […]
VC Tasks FOSAN on Sustaining Food Safety Advocacy
… As Food Safety Capacity Building Programme Opens in FUNAAB By David Johnson The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, has charged the Food Safety Ambassadors of Nigeria (FOSAN) to sustain its contributions to food safety advocacy and ensure that its impact is increasingly felt in society. The Vice-Chancellor gave the charge today, September 23, 2026, at […]
FUNAAB Advances Cleaner Transportation Agenda with CNG, EV Sensitisation
By Raymond Osemene The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), has strengthened its commitment to cleaner and more sustainable transportation with a sensitisation programme on Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and Electric Vehicles (EVs), aimed at promoting safer, more affordable and environmentally responsible mobility. The programme, held today, September 23, 2026, at the NASU Secretariat, was […]
FUNAAB Sensitises Fresh Students on Career Pathways, Academic Excellence
… As VC Urges Students to Combine Academic Success with Good Character By Joy Adeyiga & Wuraola Dada The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), has sensitised its newly admitted students on academic expectations, career opportunities and the importance of developing the knowledge, skills and character required for a successful university experience and future career. […]
FUNAAB, Chinese Investors Explore Partnership on Poultry Breeding, Hatchery
By Olasunkanmi Olajide, Raymond Osemene & David Johnson The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), today, September 22, 2029, held discussions with Chinese investors on a proposed partnership to establish an animal breeding investment, beginning with poultry breeding and hatchery operations. The investors, Mr. Tai Zi Yang and Mr. Ma Yuan Kai, were accompanied by […]
VC Presents Certificates to 2026 IBR Awardees
… As the University Equips Researchers with Strategies for Research Excellence, Impact By Joy Adeyiga & Wuraola Dada The Vice-Chancellor, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, represented by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Development, Prof. Olawale Dairo, has presented certificates to the 2026 Institutional-Based Research (IBR) awardees, as the University further strengthened their capacity […]
High-Flying Graduates of FUNAAB
Ex-FUNAABite Wins Prestigious Gamma Sigma Delta Scholarship By Olasunkanmi Olajide From the classrooms and laboratories of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Nigeria, to the global research community in the United States, the academic journey of Mr. Olanrewaju Binuyo is emerging as a compelling story of agricultural excellence crossing borders. As a FUNAAB-trained Animal […]
FUNAAB, Weifang Vocational College Explore Partnership on Agricultural Training, Scholarships
The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), recently received a delegation from Weifang Vocational College, China, in a move to strengthen academic and institutional ties between the two institutions. The visit focused on exploring areas of collaboration that could provide mutual benefits, particularly in agricultural education, skills development, modern farming practices and technology transfer. The […]
Hattie Royale Media to Retrain DPR Staff on Digital Communication, Anchoring
Hattie Royale Media, a Strategic Public Relations and Communications Firm, is set to organise a One-Day Professional Retraining Programme for staff of the Directorate of Public Relations (DPR), Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), aimed at enhancing their professional competence and updating their skill set, as well as strengthen their productivity and effectiveness in contemporary […]
FUNAAB, FOSAN, COLFHEC to Train Food Vendors, Handlers on Food Safety
The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), in collaboration with the Food Safety Ambassadors Network (FOSAN) and the College of Food Science and Human Ecology (COLFHEC), is set to organise a Food Safety Capacity Building Programme for caterers, food vendors and food handlers operating within the University Community. According to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Development), Prof. […]
FUNAAB Holds Special Prayer for 2026/2027 Fresh Students
By Joy Adeyiga & David Johnson The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), today, September 18, 2026, held a special prayer session for fresh students admitted for the 2026/2027 Academic Session, seeking divine guidance, protection, wisdom and discernment for the students as they commence their academic journey. The prayer sessions, held at the University Mosque […]
FUNAAB Strengthens Agricultural Capacity, Concludes Training for Liberian Professionals in Four Specialised Areas
The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), through the Centre of Excellence in Agricultural Development and Sustainable Environment (CEADESE), has strengthened its contribution to international agricultural capacity development with the successful completion of four specialised International Short Courses for agricultural professionals from the Central Agricultural Research Institute (CARI), Republic of Liberia. The 5-Day intensive training, […]
Emerging Technologies Key to Empowering Women, Households, Says Women Affairs Minister
… As 27th HERAN Conference Begins in FUNAAB By Olaoye Oyewole, Joy Adeyiga & David Johnson The Honourable Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, has called for the adoption of effective, technology-driven strategies to strengthen Nigerian families and empower households to respond to emerging social and economic challenges. The Minister made […]
FUNAAB Sets September 23 for Career Sensitisation Day for Fresh Students
By Wuraola Dada The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) is set to equip newly admitted students with essential academic, career and personal-development guidance at a Career and Sensitisation Day scheduled for Wednesday, September 23, 2026. The programme, organised for fresh students of the 2026/2027 Academic Session, would hold from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. […]
COLBIOS Celebrates Prof. Tope Popoola at Retirement Send-Forth
The College of Biosciences (COLBIOS), Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), on September 16, 2026, organised a befitting send-forth ceremony in honour of Prof. Tope Popoola, who retired from the services of the University after a meritorious career. Speaking at the ceremony, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, described the celebrant as a respected and unassuming […]
NMGS Calls for Stronger Academia-Industry-Government Collaboration on Geosciences
… As the Society Inaugurates FUNAAB Chapter, Holds Third Quarterly Meeting The Nigerian Mining and Geosciences Society (NMGS), Abeokuta Chapter, has called for stronger collaboration among academia, government, industry and professional bodies to harness the potential of geosciences for sustainable development, economic diversification and environmental safety in Nigeria. The call was made at the Society’s […]