DITTECS Trains New Laboratory Personnel on Best Practices, Emerging Technologies

A cross-section of participants at the Orientation Programme Credit: Joy Adeyiga

By Joy Adeyiga & Raymond Osemene The Directorate of Technologists and Technical Staff (DITTECS), Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), today, February 24, 2026, organised a One-Day Orientation programme for newly employed, upgraded and converted laboratory personnel as part of efforts to strengthen its technical workforce. Declaring the programme open, the Director, DITTECS, Dr. ‘Wunmi […]

FUNAAB Drives Global Push for Women’s Inclusion in Science

Representative of the Vice-Chancellor and the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Academic, Prof. Olusegun Idowu during the event_ Credit: Joy Adeyiga

By Olasunkanmi Olajide, Joy Adeyiga & Raymond Osemene As a leading institution advancing agricultural innovation and scientific excellence on the African continent, the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has reinforced its global leadership by hosting the 2026 edition of the Global Women’s Breakfast (GWB), a worldwide initiative championing gender equity and collaboration in science. […]

FUNAAB, GFA Technologies Forge Strategic Partnership to Advance Digital Innovation

The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde (Left), with the Group Chief Executive Officer, GFA Technologies, Mr. Adebola Omololu after the brief MoU signing ceremony Credit: Gbolahan Lawal

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 to Host Second Bioinformatics Workshop for Academic Staff

By Joy Adeyiga The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), through the Directorate of Academic Information Systems (DACIS), is set to host the second edition of its bioinformatics capacity-building workshop for Academic staff. The One-Day Training programme is scheduled for Wednesday, February 4, 2026, by 10:00 a.m., at CAFE 2, ICT Building, FUNAAB. The workshop, […]

FUNAAB to Hold 108th Inaugural Lecture on February 11

By Joy Adeyiga The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), would on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, hold its 108th Inaugural Lecture at the Prof. Oluwafemi Balogun Ceremonial Building. The lecture is scheduled to commence at 2:00 p.m., with guests expected to be seated by 1:30 p.m. The Lecture, titled “From Sample to Solution: Harnessing Statistics […]

President Tinubu Hails FUNAAB’s Strategic Role in National Development as 4,141 Students Graduate

Representative of the Visitor and the Permanent Secretary, FMAFS, Dr. Marcus Ogunbiyi delivering President Tinubu's address at FUNAAB's 33rd Convocation Ceremony Credit: Gbolahan Lawal

By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Joy Adeyiga President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has commended the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), for its growing national and global impact, describing the institution as a critical driver of Nigeria’s food security, youth empowerment and economic transformation. The President gave the commendation on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at FUNAAB’s […]

My Parents’ Prayers, Sacrifice Drove My Journey to the Top – FUNAAB’s Best Graduating Student

FUNAAB’s Best Graduating Student, Miss Joy Osianor during her Valedictory Address at the 33rd Convocation Ceremony Credit: Gbolahan Lawal

By Joy Adeyiga Miss Joy Osianor, the Best Graduating Student and Valedictorian of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) Class of 2025, has attributed her outstanding academic achievement to the unwavering prayers, fasting and sacrifices of her parents. Speaking during her Valedictory Address at the University’s 33rd Convocation Ceremony, Miss Osianor described her success […]

Pro-Chancellor Leads Commissioning of Landmark Projects

… As FUNAAB Reinforces Its Status as Nigeria’s Bastion of Quality Leadership By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Joy Adeyiga The Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), HRM, Oba Rasheed Ayotunde Olabomi, Odundun IV, on January 30, 2026, restated the Governing Council’s unwavering commitment to purposeful leadership and […]

FUNAAB has Consistently Supplied Ogun State with Quality Manpower – VC

The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde addressing members of the Press during the 33rd Convocation Ceremony Press Conference Credit: Gbolahan Lawal

… As the University holds 33rd Convocation Ceremony Press Conference By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Joy Adeyiga As Ogun State marks the golden jubilee of its creation, the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has been spotlighted as a key contributor to the State’s human capital development, with the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, affirming that the […]

FUNAAB Alumnus Joins Nigeria’s Strategic Elite, Earns Prestigious NIPSS mni Honour

The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde displaying the NIPSS certificates with Dr. Kazeem Akande and his wife, Ambassador (Mrs.) Muibat Akande Credit: Olasunkanmi Olajide

By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Joy Adeyiga The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has once again captured national attention as one of its eminent alumni, Dr. Kazeem Akande, has been conferred with the highly prestigious title of Member of the National Institute (mni) honour by the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru, […]

UMFB Reaffirms Stability, Growth at 5th Annual General Meeting

The Vice-Chancellor and UMFB Board Chairman, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde addressing shareholders and stakeholders at the AGM Credit: Gbolahan Lawal

By Joy Adeyiga The UNAAB Microfinance Bank (UMFB) Limited has restated its steady growth trajectory and operational resilience as shareholders and stakeholders gathered for its 5th Annual General Meeting (AGM), today, December 11, 2025, at the Postgraduate School Auditorium of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB). Presenting the Bank’s performance report for the 2024 […]

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