FUNAAB Researcher Unveils Cost-Effective, Healthier Fish Feed Alternative
By Femi Dansu The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has recorded another major research breakthrough with the unveiling of an innovative, cost-effective and sustainable fish feed alternative that promises to transform aquaculture production. The study, presented at the February Monthly Seminar of the Institute of Food Security, Environmental Resources and Agricultural Research (IFSERAR), revealed […]
FUNAAB Expands Global Footprint with Strategic MoU with Swedish Institution
By Femi Dansu The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has strengthened its internationalisation drive with the Blekinge Institute of Technology (BTH), Karlskrona, Sweden. This agreement was reached by the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, with the President of BTH, Prof. Henric Johnson, who was represented by the Institution’s Country Director, Prof. Kayode Adekunle. The agreement […]
VC Reaffirms FUNAAB’s Food Security Drive as FG Supports Farmers’ Cooperative
By Olasunkanmi Olajide, Femi Dansu & Tayo Onayemi The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde today, February 26, 2026, reaffirmed the commitment of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) to advancing national food security, as the FUNAAB-Odeda Farmers’ Cooperative Multipurpose Society Limited commenced the distribution of agricultural inputs to its members under the Federal Government support. […]
Don Urges FG to Resuscitate Ajaokuta Steel Complex
… As FUNAAB Holds 109th Inaugural Lecture By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Femi Dansu A leading Corrosion and Materials Engineering expert, Prof. Olayide Adetunji of the Department of Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering (COLENG), Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, has called on the Federal Government to urgently revive the long-dormant Ajaokuta Steel Complex, describing it as […]
IFSERAR to Hold Monthly Seminar on February 25
By Femi Dansu The Institute of Food Security, Environmental Resources and Agricultural Research (IFSERAR) would hold its February 2026 Monthly Seminar on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. in the IFSERAR Laboratory Room. The Seminar would feature a presentation by Dr. Nathaniel Bamidele titled, “Growth Performance, Haematological Parameters, Gut Microbiota, and Immune Responses of […]
FUNAAB Hosts DIGISOL Workshop on Digital Tools for Agricultural Extension
By Femi Dansu The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has commenced a Two-Day Capacity-Building Workshop under the DIGISOL Project, aimed at strengthening agricultural extension services through digital innovation. The workshop, which began today, February 19, 2026, brought together agricultural officers, ICT experts, policymakers, and other stakeholders to explore the deployment of digital tools for […]
COLPLANT Holds Maiden Lecture Series on Academic Leadership, Followership
By Durodola Makinde and Femi Dansu The College of Plant Science and Crop Production (COLPLANT), today, February 18, 2026, hosted its maiden Lecture Series, marking a historic milestone in the College’s academic journey. The event, themed “Complexities of Academic Leadership and Followership: Nexus for Success,” brought together staff, students, and distinguished guests for an engaging […]
FUNAAB to Hold 109th Inaugural Lecture on February 25
By Femi Dansu The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) would on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, hold its 109th Inaugural Lecture at the Prof. Oluwafemi Balogun Ceremonial Building. The Lecture is scheduled to commence at 2:00 p.m., while guests are expected to be seated by 1:30 p.m. The Lecture, titled “Combating the Hidden Menace of […]
Don Urges Nigeria to Embrace Predictive Data Models for National Development
… As FUNAAB Hosts 108th Inaugural Lecture By Emeka Oluka & Femi Dansu A Professor of Statistics in the Department of Statistics, College of Physical Sciences (COLPHYS), Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Prof. Olaniyi Olayiwola, has called on policymakers and institutions in Nigeria to urgently integrate predictive statistical tools into national planning, cautioning that […]
Entries Open for 2026 COAS, CAS Literary Competitions
By Femi Dansu All students of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) are hereby informed that entries are now open for the 2026 Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Air Staff Literary Competition (CASLC). According to a release issued by the Dean, Student Affairs, Prof. Festus Adeosun, the theme for the 2026 Chief […]
Sustainable Blue Economy Key to Ending Fish Importation, Says Prof. Akegbejo-Samsons
By Emeka Oluka & Femi Dansu A Professor of Aquaculture and Coastal Fisheries Management in the College of Environmental Resources Management (COLERM), Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Prof. Yemi Akegbejo-Samsons, has called for the strategic harnessing of Nigeria’s aquatic resources as a sustainable pathway to tackling food insecurity and strengthening the national economy. Delivering […]
FUNAAB, GFA Technologies Forge Strategic Partnership to Advance Digital Innovation
By Joy Adeyiga & Femi Dansu The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), today, February 5, 2026, entered into a strategic partnership with GFA Technologies to promote digital innovation, entrepreneurship, and skills development within the University Community. The collaboration was formalised through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) facilitated by FUNAAB’s Centre for […]