PTDF Announces 2025/2026 Scholarship Applications for FUNAAB Students
By Joy Adeyiga The Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) has announced the commencement of applications for its 2025/2026 Scholarship Scheme for eligible Undergraduate and Postgraduate students studying Oil and Gas-related courses in Nigerian universities, including the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB). The online application portal would close on May 29, 2026. Interested students are […]
PG School to Host Maiden Conference on May 25
By Joy Adeyiga The Postgraduate School of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) is set to host its maiden Postgraduate School Conference, in a strategic move to advance postgraduate training and strengthen research excellence across the University. The conference, themed “Showcasing Research Excellence at FUNAAB,” is scheduled to hold on Monday, May 25, 2026, […]
FUNAAB Alumni Pay Courtesy Visit to VC Ahead of 28th Convention
By Joy Adeyiga The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta Alumni Association, today, April 28, 2026, paid a Courtesy Visit to the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, as part of activities lined up for its 28th Annual Convention and 27th Annual Lecture Series, themed “Crafting a Sustainable Business and Human Wellbeing.” The visit formed part of a […]
VC Celebrates FUNIS Students’ Outstanding UTME Performance, Urges Greater Commitment
By Joy Adeyiga The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, today, April 30, 2026, congratulated students of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta International School (FUNIS), on their exceptional performance in the recently concluded Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), describing the feat as commendable and worthy of celebration. While commending the students during the reception held in […]
VC Hails Spirit, Celebrates Participants at 2026 Global Convention Marathon Race
By Joy Adeyiga The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, has commended participants, organisers, and members of the Alumni Association for the successful hosting of the 2026 Global Convention Marathon Race. Speaking at the end of the race, the Vice-Chancellor expressed appreciation to the Global President of the Alumni Association, Otunba Bolaji Gbadamosi and other members of […]
NDLEA Seeks Partnership with FUNAAB to Curb Illicit Drug Cultivation
By Joy Adeyiga & Raymond Osemene The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has proposed a strategic partnership with the Federal University of Agriculture Abeokuta (FUNAAB) to combat illicit drug cultivation through sustainable agricultural practices. The Chairman/CEO of the NDLEA, Brigadier- General Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd), made the call during a courtesy visit to the […]
FUNAAB Welcomes NUC Panels for Resource Assessment of New Proposed Programmes
By Joy Adeyiga, Raymond Osemene & Patrick Erinoso The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), today, April 20, 2026, received six verification panels from the National Universities Commission (NUC), for the resource assessment of its proposed academic programmes, as part of efforts to secure final approval. The programmes under review include Geophysics, Water Sanitation and […]
Pro-Chancellor Commends Pace, Quality of Work as Council Inspects Ongoing Projects
By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Joy Adeyiga The 8th Governing Council of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), under the leadership of the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman, HRM, Oba Rasheed Ayotunde Olabomi, Odundun IV, has restated its strong support for the ongoing infrastructural transformation of the University, even as he commended the pace and quality of […]
FUNAAB to Showcase First Intelligent Cattle-Feeding Robot at NRF Workshop on April 15
By Joy Adeyiga The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), is set to showcase its first intelligent cattle-feeding robot at a TETFund National Research Fund (NRF) Workshop scheduled to hold on Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at the Centre of Excellence in Agricultural Development and Sustainable Environment (CEADESE) Lecture Theatre, beginning at 11:00 a.m. The workshop, […]
FUNAAB’s 112th Inaugural Lecture: Don Urges FG to Exploit Rare Earth Deposits in Lagos, Ogun
By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Joy Adeyiga An Environmental Geology and Geochemistry expert from the Department of Geology, College of Environmental Resources Management (COLERM), Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Prof. Adewole Gbadebo, has called on the Federal Government to harness the high concentrations of heavy Rare Earth Elements (REEs) discovered in Lagos and Ogun States […]
FUNAAB Holds Workshop for 26 IBR Awardees
By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Joy Adeyiga The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), today, April 7, 2026, held a One-Day Workshop for 26 beneficiaries of the Institutional Based Research (IBR), supported by the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund). Speaking at the event, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, emphasised the need for improved research quality, accountability, […]
FUNAAB Hosts GIZ Delegation to Advance Skills Development, Innovation
By Joy Adeyiga & Tayo Onayemi The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) today, March 30, 2026, received an international delegation from the Skills Development for Youth Employment (SKYE) programme which is funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), and Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), implemented in Nigeria […]