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 […]
FUNAAB, Inqaba Biotec Host Maiden Biotech Quiz
By Femi Dansu The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), in partnership with Inqaba Biotec, on February 2, 2026, launched the maiden edition of the week-long FUNAAB Biotechnology Education Quiz Challenge 2026, underscoring the University’s commitment to innovation-driven science education, youth capacity development and academic excellence. Declaring the competition open, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, […]
Top Investment Banker, Aig-Imoukhuede Urges Nigeria to Reimagine Agriculture as the Engine of the Future of Work
… As FUNAAB Holds 33rd Convocation Lecture By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Femi Dansu Nigeria’s pathway to sustainable jobs, inclusive growth and long-term national resilience lies not in fear of automation, but in the deliberate reinvention of agriculture as a coordinated, system-driven engine of work. This was the central argument advanced by a world renowned banker, […]
FUNIS Ex-Student Shines on Global Business Platform
By Femi Dansu A former student of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta International School (FUNIS), Motunrayo Sowunmi, has earned international recognition after featuring on CNBC Africa as a Consumer Goods Analyst from Vetiva Capital Management, where she analysed Nigeria’s Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) sector and highlighted signs of recovery in 2025 despite prevailing macroeconomic […]
FUNAAB Commences First Semester Examinations for 2025/2026 Academic Session
By Femi Dansu The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), today, January 5, 2026, commenced its First Semester Examinations for the 2025/2026 Academic Session, recording a peaceful, well-coordinated and efficient exercise across the campus. The examinations, conducted in both electronic and written formats, have been described as seamless, following weeks of intensive planning, monitoring and […]