FUNAABSU Judicial Council Leads Campus-Wide Walk Against Examination Misconduct
By Raymond Osemene The 9th Judicial Council of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta Students’ Union (FUNAABSU) has intensified advocacy for academic integrity by leading a well-attended “Walk Against Examination Misconduct” across the University campus on December 10, 2025. The awareness campaign, which drew a large number of students, featured council members and volunteers carrying […]
FUNAAB Alumni Host Career Talk to Equip Secondary School Students for 21st-Century Opportunities
By Raymond Osemene The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) Alumni Association, Abeokuta Branch, on December 10, 2025, hosted its annual career guidance programme aimed at inspiring and preparing secondary school students for emerging opportunities in a rapidly evolving world. The event, themed “21st Century Career Pathway: Sojourn in the Light Shining from the Right […]
FUNAAB Hosts Maiden International Conference on Climate-Smart Agriculture, Champions Global South Innovations
By Joy Adeyiga The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), today, December 10, 2025, hosted the maiden edition of the International Conference on Climate-Smart Agriculture (ICCSA), convening global researchers, policymakers, development partners and practitioners to advance resilient and productive agricultural systems in the face of climate change. Declaring the conference open, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde […]
FUNAAB Strengthens Partnership with Germany as New Consul General Visits
By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Tofunmi Adebayo The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has reiterated its commitment to deepening its longstanding collaboration with the Federal Republic of Germany during a working visit by the newly appointed Consul General in Lagos, Mr. Daniel Krull. The visit, which signalled continuity of the warm relationship established by his […]
VC Reiterates FUNAAB’s Leadership in Agricultural Innovation
… As DUFARMS Holds Yam Minisett Technology Field Day By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Joy Adeyiga The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), today, December 9, 2025, reaffirmed its position as a trailblazer in agricultural research and innovation as the Directorate of University Farms (DUFARMS) hosted a landmark Yam Minisett Technology Field Day, a major step […]
FUNAAB Concludes Week-Long ADEPTI Programme for Staff
By Patrick Erinoso The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), today, December 5, 2025, successfully concluded the week-long Advanced Digital Empowerment Programme for Tertiary Institutions (ADEPTI), which began on December 1, 2025. Representing the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, the Director, Centre of Excellence in Agricultural Development and Sustainable Environment (CEADESE), Prof. Adeboye Fafiolu, commended staff […]
Prof. Gboyega Adebayo Bows Out As Dean, PG School
… Prof. Olusiiji Sowande Steps In By Femi Dansu The Postgraduate School, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), held a formal handover ceremony today, December 5, 2025, marking the smooth transition of leadership from the former Dean, Prof. Gboyega Adebayo, to the newly appointed Dean, Prof. Olusiji Sowande. Prof. Adebayo concluded a distinguished six-year tenure, […]
Prof. Dare Akerele Appointed Director, COBFAS
By Olaoye Oyewole The Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, has approved the appointment of Prof. Dare Akerele, a distinguished expert in Food and Welfare Economics from the Department of Agricultural Economics and Farm Management (AEFM), College of Agricultural Management and Rural Development (COLAMRUD), as the Director, Centre for […]
FUNAAB Shines at 2025 TETFAIRINNOV8
The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has recorded another notable achievement as its team emerged among the top three institutions with the best pitch decks at the 2025 closing ceremony of the TETFUND TETFAIRINNOV8 Programme. The team expressed gratitude to the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, and the Director, Directorate of Research, Innovations and Partnerships […]
Governing Council Honours Immediate Past DVC Academic, Former Council Member
By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Femi Dansu The 8th Governing Council of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), led by the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman, His Royal Majesty, Oba Rasheed Ayotunde Olabomi, Odundun IV, Asoludero, the Aragbiji of Iragbiji Land, during the 114th Statutory Meeting today, December 3, 2025, celebrated two distinguished scholars of the University […]
Alake Hosts FUNAAB’s Governing Council to Celebrate Restoration of Management Programmes, Expansion of Science Courses
By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Tofunmi Adebayo The Alake and Paramount Ruler of Egbaland, His Royal Majesty, Oba (Dr.) Adedotun Aremu Gbadebo, Okukenu IV, CFR, today, December 2, 2025, hosted members of the Governing Council and Management of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) to a special royal dinner in Abeokuta, to celebrate the University’s […]
Pro-Chancellor Applauds Alumni as He Commissions Two Refurbished Buses to Enhance Revenue
By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Tofunmi Adebayo The Pro-Chancellor and Chairman, Governing Council of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), His Royal Majesty, Oba Rasheed Ayotunde Olabomi, Odundun IV, Asoludero, the Aragbiji of Iragbiji Land, has applauded the members of the FUNAAB Alumni Association for their resolute devotion to the growth of their alma mater. […]
DACIS Trains Academic Staff Ahead of First Semester Examinations
By Femi Dansu As the First Semester Examinations approach, the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has intensified efforts to strengthen its digital assessment processes through a targeted capacity-building workshop for Academic staff. Held today, December 2, 2025, at the Laboratory 2 of the ICT Building, the training was organised by the Directorate of Academic […]
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FUNAAB Flags Off Beekeeping Enterprise Development 2.0
… Trains 200 Students in Innovative Agribusiness Skills By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Femi Dansu The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), today, November 28, 2025, launched the Beekeeping Enterprise Development 2.0, an enhanced 2-Day capacity-building initiative aimed at equipping students with practical agribusiness competencies. The programme, powered by WAFROEX, held its official flag-off at the […]
FUNAAB Shines at NUGA 2025, Bags Nine Medals
By Femi Dansu The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has celebrated the outstanding performance of its athletes at the 27th Nigerian University Games Association (NUGA) Games, where the University emerged with an impressive haul of nine medals. Held at the University of Jos, Plateau State, from November 5 to 16, 2025, the Games featured […]
FUNAAB’s M.Sc. Physics Programme Selected as DAAD Host Institution
The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has achieved another significant academic milestone with the selection of its Master of Science (M.Sc.) Programme in Physics by the German Academic Exchange Services (DAAD) for sponsorship under the prestigious In-Country/In-Region Scholarship Programme for Sub-Saharan Africa. According to a statement by the Ag. Head, Directorate of Public Relations, […]
Prof. Kazeem Bello Appointed Director, IFSERAR
By Tofunmi Adebayo The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has announced the appointment of Prof. Kazeem Bello of the Institute of Food Security, Environmental Resources and Agricultural Research (IFSERAR), but anchored in the Department of Animal Production and Health (APH), College of Animal Science and Livestock Production (COLANIM), as the new Director of the […]
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 […]
FUNAAB Commences ADEPTI Programme for Staff to Strengthen Administrative Capacity
By Olaoye Oyewole & Patrick Erinoso The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), on December 1, 2025, commenced the weeklong Advanced Digital Empowerment Programme for Tertiary Institutions (ADEPTI), a capacity-building initiative designed to enhance staff competence, administrative efficiency, and overall institutional performance. Representing the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Development), Prof. Olawale Dairo, […]
FUNAAB, FJUT Sign MoU to Establish China–Africa Youth Innovation Base
By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Raymond Osemene The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) and Fujian University of Technology (FJUT), China, today, December 1, 2025, formalised a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that outlined wide-ranging academic and research collaboration, culminating in the establishment of the China–Africa Youth Innovation and Entrepreneurship Base. The partnership is poised to […]
FUNAAB-OYSCATECH Degree Programmes Hold Maiden Matriculation Ceremony
The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), in affiliation with the Oyo State College of Agriculture and Technology (OYSCATECH), Igboora, has recorded a huge milestone with the successful hosting of the maiden matriculation ceremony for the 2025/2026 Academic Session. The historic event, held today, November 28, 2025, marked the formal induction of the pioneer set […]
WAFROEX–FUNAAB Beekeeping Training 2.0: VC Leads Trainees Through Intensive Field Practical Session
The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, has declared the University’s commitment to hands-on agricultural training as he personally led participants of the WAFROEX–FUNAAB Beekeeping Training 2.0 through a comprehensive field practical session on youth beekeeping enterprise development and innovation. Prof. Kehinde, who supervised the live demonstration, guided trainees through hive inspection, colony handling, brood and queen […]
Prof. Olusegun Idowu Emerges as FUNAAB’s New DVC, Academic
The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has recorded another milestone in its tradition of exemplary leadership with the election of Prof. Olusegun Idowu as the new Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic). His election took place at the 232nd Statutory Meeting of Senate held today, November 27, 2025. According to the Ag. Head, Directorate of Public Relations, […]