Namibia’s Former First Lady Challenges African Universities to Shape the Continent’s Future Workforce

… As She Leads a High-Powered Delegation on Strategic Visit to FUNAAB By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Femi Dansu In a significant demonstration of Africa’s growing commitment to cross-border collaboration in education, leadership, and sustainable development, Her Excellency, Madame Monica Hage Geingos, the 3rd First Lady of Namibia and founder of the One Economy Foundation, has […]

VC Highlights FUNAAB’s Stable Academic Calendar

… As the University Commences Second Semester Examinations for 2025/2026 Academic Session By Olasunkanmi Olajide, Femi Dansu & Raymond Osemene The Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, has highlighted the University’s reputation for academic stability and institutional efficiency, declaring that FUNAAB operates with predictable commencement and completion dates. Prof. […]

FUNAAB Students Shine as Ultimate Agri-Contest 2.0, Uncovers Young Agricultural Innovators

By Femi Dansu The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), today, May 15, 2026, hosted the presentation of winners of the Ultimate Agri-Contest 2.0, a youth-driven agricultural initiative aimed at identifying, empowering, and promoting young agriculturists with innovative ideas capable of transforming agriculture and agribusiness in Nigeria. Speaking at the event, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde […]

COLAMRUD Holds Workshop on Research Ethics Policy Implementation

By Femi Dansu The College of Agricultural Management and Rural Development (COLAMRUD), today, May 12, 2026, held a workshop on research ethics policy implementation titled, “Stepping Down FUNAAB Research Ethics Policy into the COLAMRUD Framework.” The workshop, held at the COLAMRUD Board Room, brought together members of the University Research Ethics Committee, Resource persons, Heads […]

VC Visits CENTS as Entrepreneurial Training Concludes on May 6

By Femi Dansu The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, today, April 29, 2026, paid a working visit to the Centre for Entrepreneurial Studies (CENTS), where he engaged with 200-Level students undergoing entrepreneurial training, as the programme approaches its conclusion on May 6, 2026. Addressing the students during the visit, the Vice-Chancellor urged them to take full […]

IFSERAR, Alliance Farms Forge Strategic Partnership on Data-Driven Livestock Production

By Femi Dansu The Institute of Food Security, Environmental Resources and Agricultural Research (IFSERAR), today, April 30, 2026, paid a strategic visit to Alliance Farms, Oyo State, to deepen industry–academia collaboration and advance innovation in livestock and crop production systems. Welcoming the delegation, the Chief Executive Officer of Alliance Farms, Mr. Oyekunle Ogunmola, highlighted his […]

IFSERAR Seminar Highlights Climate-Smart Strategies for Improved Sorghum Productivity

By Femi Dansu A Research Fellow at the Institute of Food Security, Environmental Resources and Agricultural Research (IFSERAR), Dr. James Fadeyi, has unveiled innovative climate-smart strategies aimed at enhancing sorghum productivity in the face of worsening climatic conditions. Dr. Fadeyi presented the findings at the Institute’s Monthly Seminar held today, April 29, 2026, where he, […]

Don Calls for Bold Strategies to Combat Parasitic Diseases in Nigeria

… As FUNAAB Holds 113th Inaugural Lecture By Femi Dansu A distinguished expert in Public Health Parasitology and Epidemiology at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Prof. Sam Olufemi Sam-Wobo, has called for bold, innovative, and compassionate strategies to combat parasitic diseases in Nigeria and worldwide. Delivering the University’s 113th Inaugural Lecture titled “As […]

DITTECS to Hold 3rd World Laboratory Day Celebration on April 23

By Femi Dansu The Directorate of Technologists and Technical Staff (DITTECS) of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) is set to host the 3rd edition of World Laboratory Day Celebration on Thursday, April 23, 2026. Scheduled to take place at the Postgraduate School Auditorium at 10:00 a.m., the event is themed “AI in Research: […]

FUNAAB Expands African Research Network with Rwanda Alliance

By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Femi Dansu In a period when African universities are under growing pressure to deliver locally grounded, globally relevant solutions to food insecurity and climate stress, the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), a foremost University of Agriculture in Africa, is positioning itself as a continental hub for agricultural innovation through strategic […]

FUNAAB’s 113th Inaugural Lecture Set for April 22

By Femi Dansu The 113th Inaugural Lecture of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), has been set for Wednesday, April 22, 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. Titled “As the Heart Thinks, So It Is: […]

FUNAAB’s Pioneer University Librarian Honours Mentors at Maiden Dr. T. M. Salisu Legacy Lecture

By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Femi Dansu The Pioneer University Librarian of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Dr Taofiq Mabayoje Salisu, on March 31, 2026, paid glowing tributes to the mentors who shaped his illustrious career at the maiden edition of the Dr T. M. Salisu Legacy Lecture. Speaking at the event hosted at […]