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 […]
VC Charges Newly Employed IFSERAR Research Fellows on Ethics, Impactful Research
By Femi Dansu The Vice-Chancellor, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, today, December 22, 2025, charged newly employed Research Fellows of the Institute of Food Security, Environmental Resources and Agricultural Research (IFSERAR) to uphold the highest standards of ethics, professionalism and discipline in the conduct of impactful research. Speaking through the Deputy […]
FUNAAB Matriculates 244 Part-Time Degree Students
By Raymond Osemene The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has matriculated 244 newly admitted students into its Part-Time Degree Programme (PTDP) today, December 18, 2025. The ceremony, which took place at the Postgraduate School Auditorium, followed tradition, with Deans from the respective Colleges formally presenting the matriculating students in the established academic order. Delivering […]
FUNAAB, NSPRI Host Workshop on Reducing Post-Harvest Losses
By Femi Dansu In furtherance of their ongoing collaboration, the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), through its Agricultural Media Resources and Extension Centre (AMREC), has partnered with the Nigerian Stored Products Research Institute (NSPRI) to host a One-Day Capacity-Building Workshop on post-harvest losses management. Titled “Handling Post-Harvest Losses of Tomato and Leafy Vegetables,” the […]
Quality Assurance Unit Holds One-Day Capacity-Building Training Workshop
By Femi Dansu The Quality Control and Assurance Unit, Directorate of Academic Planning, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), today, December 17, 2025, held its maiden one-day capacity-building training workshop aimed at sensitising Academic Staff of the University to accelerate quality academic delivery. Declaring the workshop open at the Prof. Olusola Oyewole Lecture Hall, the […]
Prof. Gboyega Adebayo Bows Out As Dean, PG School
… Prof. Olusiiji Sowande Steps In By Femi Dansu The Postgraduate School, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), held a formal handover ceremony today, December 5, 2025, marking the smooth transition of leadership from the former Dean, Prof. Gboyega Adebayo, to the newly appointed Dean, Prof. Olusiji Sowande. Prof. Adebayo concluded a distinguished six-year tenure, […]
DACIS Trains Academic Staff Ahead of First Semester Examinations
By Femi Dansu As the First Semester Examinations approach, the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has intensified efforts to strengthen its digital assessment processes through a targeted capacity-building workshop for Academic staff. Held today, December 2, 2025, at the Laboratory 2 of the ICT Building, the training was organised by the Directorate of Academic […]
FUNAAB Flags Off Beekeeping Enterprise Development 2.0
… Trains 200 Students in Innovative Agribusiness Skills By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Femi Dansu The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), today, November 28, 2025, launched the Beekeeping Enterprise Development 2.0, an enhanced 2-Day capacity-building initiative aimed at equipping students with practical agribusiness competencies. The programme, powered by WAFROEX, held its official flag-off at the […]
FUNAAB Shines at NUGA 2025, Bags Nine Medals
By Femi Dansu The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has celebrated the outstanding performance of its athletes at the 27th Nigerian University Games Association (NUGA) Games, where the University emerged with an impressive haul of nine medals. Held at the University of Jos, Plateau State, from November 5 to 16, 2025, the Games featured […]
2-Day Maiden Career Fair Records Huge Success at Closing Ceremony
By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Femi Dansu The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has reaffirmed its standing as a national leader in youth development, innovation, and industry-responsive education as it successfully concluded Day Two of its maiden Skill-Driven Career Fair in partnership with the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) and the Skills Development for Youth […]
Pure and Applied Chemistry Department Holds One-Day Lecture on “Cross-Border Chemistry”
By Femi Dansu & Patrick Erinoso The Department of Pure and Applied Chemistry, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), today November 20, 2025, held a One-Day Lecture themed “Cross-Border Chemistry,” aimed at strengthening academic collaboration between FUNAAB and Nelson Mandela University, South Africa. Delivering the Opening Address, the Dean, College of Physical Sciences (COLPHYS), Prof. […]
NUC Accreditation Team Visits FUNAAB for MBA Programme Evaluation
… Pays Courtesy Call on Vice-Chancellor By Femi Dansu The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), today, November 13, 2025, received a delegation from the National Universities Commission (NUC), on an accreditation visit for the University’s proposed Master of Business Administration (MBA) programme. The visit, which marks a key step towards the commencement of the […]
McU Mgt Visits FUNAAB to Understudy Postgraduate School Administration
By Femi Dansu In a bid to strengthen its postgraduate framework and enhance institutional capacity, the Management of MacPherson University (McU), Seriki Sotayo, Ogun State, has paid a familiarisation visit to the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) to understudy the administrative structure of the University’s Postgraduate School. The meeting, held at the Postgraduate School, […]
RTEAN Visits FUNAAB, Seeks Collaboration with ICGNS
By Femi Dansu The Ogun State Branch of the Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria (RTEAN) has expressed its intention to collaborate with the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), through the Institute for Communication and General Studies (ICGNS), with a focus on the Peace and Development Studies Programme. Addressing the visiting RTEAN team, today, […]
“Giving Back Is Our Culture at FUNAAB”—VC
… As FUNAAB Alumni USA, Kind Heart Foundation Sponsor ₦14m Intervention for Indigent Students By Femi Dansu The Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, has reaffirmed that the culture of giving back and supporting student success remained one of the University’s strongest traditions, as the FUNAAB Alumni Association, USA […]
Prof. Awokola Donates Books, Journals to Nimbe Adedipe Library
By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Femi Dansu In a remarkable gesture of academic generosity and enduring loyalty to the University, Prof. Olufiropo Samson Awokola has donated a collection of valuable books and journals to the Nimbe Adedipe Library. The presentation ceremony, hosted today, November 5, 2025, in the Library and anchored by the Department of Civil […]
Jubaili Agrotec Partners FUNAAB, Sensitises Students on Modern Seed Planting Techniques
By Femi Dansu & Ridwan Sulaiman The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), has partnered with Jubaili Agrotec Limited to educate and sensitise students on modern seed planting techniques and sustainable agricultural practices. The interactive session, held at the Centre for Community-Based Farming Scheme (COBFAS), brought together members of the University Management, staff, and students […]
FUNAAB, SON Strengthen Partnership to Promote Standardisation of Research Products
By Femi Dansu & Bolanle Olawepo The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), has reaffirmed its commitment to transforming academic research into practical innovations that meet national and international standards. This commitment was brought to the fore as the University, in collaboration with the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON), organised a public lecture aimed at […]
VCN Inducts 41 new FUNAAB Vet Graduates as Doctors
By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Femi Dansu In a colourful and memorable ceremony, the Veterinary Council of Nigeria (VCN), in collaboration with the College of Veterinary Medicine (COLVET), Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), inducted 41 new FUNAAB graduates as Veterinary Doctors. Held today, October 17, 2025, at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta International School […]
Don Seeks Innovative Financing to Empower Nigerian Farmers
… As FUNAAB Holds 105th Inaugural Lecture By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Femi Dansu A distinguished expert in agricultural finance and policy, Prof. Dorcas Adegbite, has called for the adoption of innovative and inclusive agricultural financing models to break the persistent barriers hindering Nigerian farmers from accessing timely and adequate funding for agricultural expansion. Delivering the […]
FUNAAB to Host SON Lecture on Research Product Standardisation
By Femi Dansu The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) is set to host a One-Day lecture in collaboration with the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at the Red Chamber by 11:00 a.m. The lecture, themed “Standardisation of Research Products and University Collaboration with Industry and Manufacturers,” would be delivered […]