VC Calls for Deepened Collaboration with ICAN
… As Abeokuta District Top Officials Pay Courtesy Visit to FUNAAB By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Femi Dansu The Vice-Chancellor, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, has called for deeper collaboration between the University and the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), particularly in strengthening professional training for students. Prof. Kehinde made […]
DUFARMS Launches Value-Added Products, Records Bumper Sales
By Olasunkanmi Olajide, Femi Dansu & Tayo Onayemi The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has expanded its agribusiness portfolio with the official launch of value-added food products under the Directorate of University Farms (DUFARMS), recording impressive sales at the event. The initiative, unveiled today, March 4, 2026, at the DUFARMS AGROMAT, marks the University’s […]
FUNAAB Opens Applications for Phase V of Graduate Agripreneurship Programme
By Femi Dansu The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), has opened applications for the fifth phase of its flagship Graduate Agripreneurship Programme, offering a grant of ₦1.5 million to selected young alumni to establish and scale agricultural enterprises. The initiative, launched in 2022 through a partnership between FUNAAB and the British American Tobacco Nigeria […]
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 […]