FUNAAB’s M.Sc. Physics Programme Selected as DAAD Host Institution

The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has achieved another significant academic milestone with the selection of its Master of Science (M.Sc.) Programme in Physics by the German Academic Exchange Services (DAAD) for sponsorship under the prestigious In-Country/In-Region Scholarship Programme for Sub-Saharan Africa. According to a statement by the Ag. Head, Directorate of Public…

Prof. Kazeem Bello Appointed Director, IFSERAR

By Tofunmi Adebayo The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has announced the appointment of Prof. Kazeem Bello of the Institute of Food Security, Environmental Resources and Agricultural Research (IFSERAR), but anchored in the Department of Animal Production and Health (APH), College of Animal Science and Livestock Production (COLANIM), as the new Director of the Institute. The …

FUNAAB’s Deputy Bursar Appointed Bursar Minaret University, Ikirun

By Emeka Oluka Mr. Wahab Oloyede Azeez, a Deputy Bursar at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), has been appointed as the pioneer Bursar, Minaret University (MU), a newly established faith-based institution in Ikirun, Osun State. The appointment comes as the university, owned by the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama'at of Nigeria, prepares to fully commence academic activities followi…

FUNAAB Commences ADEPTI Programme for Staff to Strengthen Administrative Capacity

By Olaoye Oyewole & Patrick Erinoso The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), on December 1, 2025, commenced the weeklong Advanced Digital Empowerment Programme for Tertiary Institutions (ADEPTI), a capacity-building initiative designed to enhance staff competence, administrative efficiency, and overall institutional performance. The Team Lead/Coordinator, DBI, Mr. Adesoji …

FUNAAB, FJUT Sign MoU to Establish China–Africa Youth Innovation Base

By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Raymond Osemene The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) and Fujian University of Technology (FJUT), China, today, December 1, 2025, formalised a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that outlined wide-ranging academic and research collaboration, culminating in the establishment of the China–Africa Youth Innovation and Entrepreneurship Base. The…

FUNAAB-OYSCATECH Degree Programmes Hold Maiden Matriculation Ceremony

The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), in affiliation with the Oyo State College of Agriculture and Technology (OYSCATECH), Igboora, has recorded a huge milestone with the successful hosting of the maiden matriculation ceremony for the 2025/2026 Academic Session. The historic event, held today, November 28, 2025, marked the formal induction of the pioneer set of students into th…

WAFROEX–FUNAAB Beekeeping Training 2.0: VC Leads Trainees Through Intensive Field Practical Session

The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, has declared the University’s commitment to hands-on agricultural training as he personally led participants of the WAFROEX–FUNAAB Beekeeping Training 2.0 through a comprehensive field practical session on youth beekeeping enterprise development and innovation. Prof. Kehinde, who supervised the live demonstration, guided trainees through hive insp…

Prof. Olusegun Idowu Emerges as FUNAAB’s New DVC, Academic

The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has recorded another milestone in its tradition of exemplary leadership with the election of Prof. Olusegun Idowu as the new Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic). His election took place at the 232nd Statutory Meeting of Senate held today, November 27, 2025. According to the Ag. Head, Directorate of Public Relations, Mr. Olasunkanmi Olajide, …

2-Day Maiden Career Fair Records Huge Success at Closing Ceremony

By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Femi Dansu The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has reaffirmed its standing as a national leader in youth development, innovation, and industry-responsive education as it successfully concluded Day Two of its maiden Skill-Driven Career Fair in partnership with the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) and the Skills Development for Youth Employm…

FUNAAB Commences Preparations for 2026 Procurement Plan‎

By Raymond Osemene ‎The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) is gearing up for the development of its 2026 Procurement Plan as the University begins the process of identifying and submitting departmental needs.‎‎According to a memo issued by the Head, Procurement Unit, Mr. Olukunle Elijah, it stated that all units are expected to compile and forward their procurement requiremen…

FUNAAB VC Welcomes Affiliated Degree Students at Maiden Matriculation Ceremony

History was made on November 26, 2025, as the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) held the maiden Matriculation Ceremony for students enrolled in its affiliated Degree programmes at the Federal College of Agriculture, Ibadan (FCAIB). Addressing the newly matriculated students, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, restated the University’s unwavering commitment to aca…

BREAKING NEWS:

FUNAAB’s DVC, Academic, Prof. Olukayode Dewunmi Akinyemi Appointed Vice-Chancellor of Aletheia University The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Prof. Olukayode 'Dewunmi Akinyemi, has been appointed as the Vice-Chancellor of Aletheia University, a private institution located in Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State. According to a statement by the Ag…

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