NAUW-FUNAAB Chapter to Celebrate 2026 International Women’s Day on March 18

By Joy Adeyiga The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) Chapter of the Nigerian Association of University Women (NAUW) is set to commemorate the 2026 International Women’s Day with a special programme scheduled to hold at the Postgraduate School, FUNAAB on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, by 12:30 p.m. According to a statement jointly signed by […]

FUNAAB’s Nimbe Adedipe Library Among Nigeria’s Best – VC

… As the University Marks World Book Day 2026 By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Joy Adeyiga The Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, has described the University as home to one of Nigeria’s most outstanding library systems. Prof. Kehinde made the remarks today, March 11, 2026, during activities commemorating World […]

FUNAAB Alumnus Endows Students with N2m

The representative of the Vice-Chancellor and the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Academic, Prof. Olusegun Idowu delivering the Vice-Chancellor's Opening Address during the 4th Conference of COLBIOS Credit: Emeka Oluka

… As COLBIOS Holds 4th Biosciences Conference By Emeka Oluka & Joy Adeyiga An alumnus of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Prof. Monsuru Adeleke, has endowed the College of Biosciences (COLBIOS), with the sum of N2 Million to support outstanding and financially-disadvantaged students in the College. Prof. Adeleke, who is currently the Deputy […]

Prof. Fakoya Delivers FUNAAB’s 110th Inaugural Lecture

The Dean, COLAMRUD, Prof. Emmanuel Fakoya delivering the University’s 110th Inaugural Lecture Credit: Gbolahan Lawal

… Launches ₦1 Million Prize for Best Farm Practical Year Student By Emeka Oluka & Joy Adeyiga Prof. Emmanuel Fakoya, a distinguished expert in Agricultural Extension and Rural Development at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), has announced the establishment of a ₦1 million annual prize to reward the University’s Best Farm Practical Year […]

AGRECOFARM Begins 3-Day Vocational Training on Agroecology, Sustainable Food Production

Representative of the Team Lead, AGRECOFARM FUNAAB, Prof. Oladapo Fasae, while the delivering the Team Lead's speech Credit: Gbolahan Lawal

By Joy Adeyiga & Raymond Osemene The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), through its AGRECOFARM, has commenced a 3-Day vocational education training workshop on agroecology and sustainable food production. The programme, which brought together farmers, students, extension agents, agribusiness operators and other stakeholders across the agricultural value chain, began today, Wednesday, February 25, 2026. […]

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 […]

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