From FUNAAB to the World: Adewumi Drives AI-Powered Farming
By Joy Adeyiga The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) is once again in the global spotlight through one of its brightest alumni, Mr. Adeayo Adewumi, a 2018 First-Class graduate of Agricultural & Bio-Resources Engineering. Adeayo is breaking new ground at the intersection of Artificial Intelligence (AI), edge computing, and agriculture, delivering smart, real-time solutions […]
NUC, TETFund Officials Visit FUNAAB for Centre of Excellence Verification
By Joy Adeyiga The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), on August 20, 2025, welcomed a delegation from the National Universities Commission (NUC) and the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) for a verification and audit exercise under the newly introduced TETFund Centres of Excellence Programme. Leading the team, Prof. Muhammed Waziri explained that the exercise […]
VC Congratulates FUNAABites on Emerging First Runner-Up at 2025 Inter-University CIPM Quiz
By Joy Adeyiga & Tofunmi Adebayo The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, today, August 4, 2025, congratulated the trio of Yewande Oluwabukola Adegbopega, Taofeek Akorede Gasali, and Olayinka Deborah Akinola all from the Department of Agricultural Administration (AGAD), College of Agricultural Management and Rural Development (COLAMRUD), for clinching the second place at the prestigious 2025 Inter-University […]
FUNAAB Hosts NUC Team to Facilitate FUMMSA’s Take-Off
By Joy Adeyiga The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), today, July 31, 2025, played host to a high-level Resource Verification meeting at the Red Chamber, organised to facilitate the take-off and accreditation of the Federal University of Medicine and Medical Sciences, Abeokuta (FUMMSA). The Vice-Chancellor of FUNAAB, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, represented by the Deputy […]
FUNAAB, OneWorld Agribusiness Sign MoU to Boost Cassava Production
By Joy Adeyiga In a strategic step to address Nigeria’s food security challenges, the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with OneWorld Agribusiness Limited to commence large-scale cassava production on campus. Speaking during the official MoU signing ceremony held at the Vice-Chancellor’s Conference Room, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde […]
FUNAAB Staff School Pupils Visit VC, Tour Key University Facilities
By Joy Adeyiga & Aduragbemi Oke As part of activities marking the end of the 2024/2025 Academic Session, pupils of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) Staff School embarked on an enlightening familiarisation tour of the University, designed to broaden their academic horizons and inspire future career aspirations. Led by the Head Teacher, Mrs. […]
FUNAAB Set to Host 2025 Carnegie Diaspora Fellowship Program Workshops
By Joy Adeyiga The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) is set to host workshops under the 2025 FUNAAB-Carnegie African Diaspora Fellowship Program (CADFP), as it had earlier welcomed two African diaspora scholars from Virginia State University (VSU), Professors Richard Omotoye and Laban Rutto. The workshops, aimed at enhancing academic and stakeholder engagement, would focus […]
Prof. Atayese Hands Over to Prof. Dairo as New DVC, Development
By Joy Adeyiga The immediate past Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Development) of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Prof. Mufutau Atayese, has officially handed over the mantle of leadership to Prof. Olawale Dairo, describing him as a competent and visionary scholar. Speaking during the formal handover ceremony held today, July 17, 2025, at the Office of […]
IFSERAR to Hold One-Day Indigenous Knowledge Programme on Bamboo Wine, Aadun Production on July 15
By Joy Adeyiga The Institute of Food Security, Environmental Resources and Agricultural Research (IFSERAR), Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), is set to host a One-Day Indigenous Knowledge Programme themed “Tapping into Nature: Bamboo Wine and Aadun Production.” Scheduled to hold on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., the event would take place at […]
SLIDEN Africa, FUNAAB Launch Agribusiness Apprenticeship Scheme
… As VC Visits Remodelled Garri Factory By Joy Adeyiga The Sustainable Livelihood and Development Network for Africa (SLIDEN Africa), in collaboration with the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), has officially launched the SLIDEN Africa – FUNAAB Agribusiness Apprenticeship Scheme (SAFAAS) and the remodelled FUNAAB Garri Processing Factory, including a ten-hectare cassava farm under […]
Governing Council Inspects Construction of Principal Officers’ Quarters, Other Key Projects
…As Pro-Chancellor Commends Progress, Reassures on More Staff Quarters By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Joy Adeyiga The Governing Council of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), led by the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman, His Royal Majesty, Oba Rasheed Ayotunde Olabomi, Odundun IV, Asoludero, the Aragbiji of Iragbiji Land, has inspected the ongoing construction of the Principal […]
Second Semester Examinations: FUNAAB Echoes “No ID Card, No Examination” Policy
By Joy Adeyiga As preparations intensify for the Second Semester Examinations of the 2024/2025 Academic Session, the Management of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), has reiterated its unwavering commitment to enforcing the “No Identity Card, No Examination” policy. Students are therefore strongly advised to complete all necessary processes for the issuance and collection […]