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 […]
VC Urges Students to Build Legacy Early
… As FUNAAB Alumni Host PUDS 4.0 Summit By Joy Adeyiga & Tayo Onayemi The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) Alumni Association has successfully hosted the fourth edition of its Post University Degree Summit (PUDS 4.0), with the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, charging students to begin building their legacy early through resilience, clarity of […]
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
… 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
… 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
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
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
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. […]