FUNAAB Odeda Farmers’ Cooperative Celebrates 2026 Produce Day
… Offers 100% Organic Farm Produce to University Community By Olaoye Oyewole & Wuraola Dada The FUNAAB (Odeda) Farmers’ Cooperative Multipurpose Society Limited today, September 16, 2026, held its 2026 Produce Day, celebrating a successful harvest while reinforcing its commitment to agricultural development, food security, and economic empowerment within the University Community. The event featured […]
FUNAAB Hosts iDICE Skills-to-Jobs Programme for Penultimate, Final-Year Students
By Wuraola Dada & David Johnson The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), through the Directorate of Academic Information Systems (DACIS), has hosted the Investment in Digital and Creative Enterprises (iDICE) Skills-to-Jobs Programme for penultimate and final-year students of the University. The programme, held today, September 15, 2026, at the Professor Olusola Oyewole Lecture Theatre, […]
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 […]
FUNAAB, ACM-W Celebrate Women in Computing, Advocate Greater Inclusion
By Raymond Osemene The College of Computing Sciences (COLCOMPS), Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), in collaboration with the Association for Computing Machinery for Women (ACM-W), Nigeria Professional Chapter, has held the maiden Celebration of Women in Information Technology (CWIT), with a call for greater participation and leadership of women in computing and the digital […]
NASU-FUNAAB Holds By-Election, Charges Members on Unity, Service
By Wuraola Dada The Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU), Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) Branch, has conducted a by-election to fill two vacant positions in its executive council. The election, held today, September 9, 2026, was described by the Branch leadership as an important step towards strengthening the Union’s administration, […]
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Senate Elects Four Representatives to Governing Council The Senate of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), has elected four distinguishedAcademics as its representatives on the University’s Governing Council. The election was conducted at the Special Meeting of Senate held today, September 8, 2026, with the representatives expected to serve a four-year tenure effective September […]
FUNAAB Staff School Holds Annual Workshop on Effective Classroom Management
The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) Staff School today, September 9, 2026, held its annual workshop for the 2026/2027 Academic Session, with emphasis on equipping teachers with contemporary classroom management strategies for effective teaching and learning. The workshop, themed “Effective Classroom Management and Techniques for 21st Century Learners,” brought together members of the University […]
LOC on First National Symposium on Greenhouse Cultivation Pays Courtesy Visit to VC
The Local Organising Committee (LOC) of the First National Symposium on Greenhouse Cultivation in Nigeria has paid a courtesy visit to the Vice-Chancellor, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, as part of preparations for the maiden edition of the symposium. The visit, held today, September 9, 2026, was aimed at briefing the […]
FUNAAB to Host Cassava Seed Entrepreneurship Training
The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), is set to host a Cassava Seed Entrepreneurship Training Programme, organised by the Industrial Cassava Stakeholders Association of Nigeria (INCSAN) in collaboration with the Sasakawa Africa Association. The training is designed to build participants’ knowledge and skills in cassava seed entrepreneurship and production. The programme would be held […]
VC Lauds Research Progress at TETFund-Sponsored Automated Greenhouse Facility on Campus
By Olaoye Oyewole The Vice-Chancellor, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, has lauded the effective utilisation of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund)-sponsored automated greenhouse facility, describing its operations as a demonstration of the University’s commitment to maximising research infrastructure for agricultural development. Prof. Kehinde stated this during a guided inspection tour […]
FUNAAB Alumni Honour Prof. Dipeolu with Borehole Project
By Makinde Durodola The Alumni Association of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), has honoured a distinguished Academic and mentor, Prof. Adewale Dipeolu, popularly known as “Uncle Wale,” with a borehole project at the CEADESE AGRECOFARM Greenhouse. Commissioned today, September 8, 2026, the project was conceived as a practical expression of appreciation for Prof. […]
FUNIS Begins 4th Annual Retreat, Charges Staff on Innovation, Excellence
By Olaoye Oyewole & Wuraola Dada The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta International School (FUNIS), has commenced its 4th Annual Retreat, with staff members charged to embrace change, uphold professional ethics and adopt innovative approaches to teaching and administration. Declaring the retreat open today, September 8, 2026, the Chairman, FUNAAB Schools Management Board and the […]
INHURD Screens Prospective Pre-Degree, JUPEB Students for 2026/2027 Academic Session
By Raymond Osemene The Institute of Human Resources Development (INHURD), Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), has commenced the physical screening of prospective Pre-Degree and Joint Universities Preliminary Examinations Board (JUPEB) students seeking admission for the 2026/2027 Academic Session. The screening exercise, which commenced today, September 8, 2026, at the Prof. Olusola Oyewole Lecture Theatre, […]