FUNAAB Don Calls for English Spelling Reform, Pushes Nigeria to Lead Language Evolution
By Olasunkanmi Olajide, Joy Adeyiga & Ridwan Sulaiman The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has once again placed Nigeria at the heart of global academic discourse, as one of its foremost scholars, Prof. Bosede Sinmisola Sotiloye, boldly called for sweeping reforms in the teaching and structure of the English language. Delivering FUNAAB’s 104th Inaugural […]
FUNAAB Staff School Holds Annual Teachers’ Workshop Ahead of 2025/2026 Academic Session
By Joy Adeyiga In readiness for the 2025/2026 academic session, starting on Monday, September 15, 2025, the Staff School of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), today, September 10, 2025, held its Annual Teachers’ Workshop to equip educators for effective service delivery and remind them of their core responsibilities. The workshop, held in the […]
ACOMORAN Leadership Pays Thank-You Visit to FUNAAB
By Joy Adeyiga & Patrick Erinoso The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), today, September 12, 2025, hosted the leadership of the Amalgamated Commercial Motorcycle, Tricycle Repairers, Owners and Riders Association of Nigeria (ACOMORAN), Ogun State Chapter, in a visit of gratitude that highlighted the University’s role as a catalyst for community transformation and moral […]
DITTECS Reaffirms Academic Excellence with Strategic Leadership Workshop
By Joy Adeyiga & Bolanle Olawepo The Directorate of Technologists and Technical Staff (DITTECS), today, September 11, 2025, reaffirmed its commitment to academic excellence and institutional growth by hosting a One-Day Capacity-Building Workshop on “Strategic Leadership, Laboratory Administration, Management and Ethics.” The workshop brought together Technologists who explored practical tools for effective leadership and ethical […]
VC Commends TIMTEC’s Proactive Efforts in Ensuring Smooth Start of New Academic Session
By Joy Adeyiga The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, has applauded the Timetable and Examination Committee (TIMTEC), for its dedication and efficiency in preparing the student timetable for the 2025/2026 Academic Session. Represented by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic), Prof. Olukayode Akinyemi, at the Committee’s meeting held today, September 9, 2025, at the Conference Room of the […]
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 […]