3-Day FUNAAB Biotechnology Education Quiz Challenge Ends as Esther Olanrewaju Emerges Overall Winner

By Joy Adeyiga & Patrick Erinoso The 3-Day Biotechnology Education Quiz and Challenge organised by the Biotechnology Centre of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), successfully came to an end today, February 4, 2026, with Miss Esther Olanrewaju of the Department of Agricultural Economics and Farm Management, FUNAAB, emerging as the overall winner. The competition, design…

FUNAAB Holds One-Day Bioinformatics Training Programme for Academic Staff

By Raymond Osemene The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), has highlighted the increasing relevance of bioinformatics in enhancing research quality, innovation, and global competitiveness, especially for universities seeking improved academic rankings. This was stated at the Opening Ceremony of a One-Day Bioinformatics Training Programme for Academic staff, held today, Februa…

Prof. Showemimo to Deliver Maiden COLPLANT Lecture Series on February 18

The College of Plant Science and Crop Production (COLPLANT), Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), has announced its Maiden College Lecture Series to be delivered by Prof. Francis Abayomi Showemimo of the Department of Plant Breeding and Seed Technology, and it's scheduled to hold on February 18, 2026, as detailed in the attached poster. According to the Dean of the College, Prof…

FUNAAB to Host Second Bioinformatics Workshop for Academic Staff

By Joy Adeyiga The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), through the Directorate of Academic Information Systems (DACIS), is set to host the second edition of its bioinformatics capacity-building workshop for Academic staff. The One-Day Training programme is scheduled for Wednesday, February 4, 2026, by 10:00 a.m., at CAFE 2, ICT Building, FUNAAB. The workshop, titled “Introduc…

Tee Queen Eye Optical Centre to Organise Free Eye Screening Programme for FUNAAB Staff, Students

By Olaoye Oyewole In order to promote eye health awareness and provide accessible vision care to the University Community, Tee Queen Eye Optical Centre, in collaboration with the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), is set to organise a free eye screening exercise for staff members and students. In a statement signed by the Head Optometrist and Team Lead, Dr. Philip Umuigbe, t…

FUNAAB Scholars Strengthen Climate-Smart Aquaculture Collaboration at UNESP, Brazil

Researchers from the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Nigeria, are deepening international collaboration in climate-smart aquaculture through a research and capacity-building visit to the Centre of Aquaculture at São Paulo State University (UNESP), Brazil. The visit, involving Dr. Mathew Wheto, Dr. Ikililu Abdulraheem and Dr. Oluwaseun Ojelade, is being conducted under the U…

ANNOUNCEMENT: FUNAAB–Olowu Hope Initiative Partnership (Digital Inclusion Initiative)

The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) is pleased to announce a strategic and transformative partnership with the Olowu Hope Initiative (Digital Inclusion Initiative). Through this collaboration, selected staff and students of the University will be granted fully funded access to Coursera, enabling them to enroll in world-class online certification courses at no cost. The initi…

FUNAAB to Hold 108th Inaugural Lecture on February 11

By Joy Adeyiga The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), would on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, hold its 108th Inaugural Lecture at the Prof. Oluwafemi Balogun Ceremonial Building. The lecture is scheduled to commence at 2:00 p.m., with guests expected to be seated by 1:30 p.m. The Lecture, titled “From Sample to Solution: Harnessing Statistics for Evidence-Based Public Decisio…

FUNAAB, Inqaba Biotec Host Maiden Biotech Quiz

By Femi Dansu The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), in partnership with Inqaba Biotec, on February 2, 2026, launched the maiden edition of the week-long FUNAAB Biotechnology Education Quiz Challenge 2026, underscoring the University’s commitment to innovation-driven science education, youth capacity development and academic excellence. Declaring the competition open, the Vi…

VC Presents Two Additional Ambulances to Strengthen Campus Healthcare

By Raymond Osemene The Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, has presented two additional fully equipped ambulances to the University Health Centre as part of efforts to enhance healthcare delivery and emergency response on campus. The presentation, which took place today, February 2, 2026, was aimed at improving access to quality…

Invitation to GWB2026@FUNAAB

Are you a female Academic, Technologist, Postgraduate student, or final-year undergraduate in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM)? You are warmly invited to the IUPAC Global Women’s Breakfast on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. in the Red Chamber. The event would feature inspiring keynote talks, engaging panel discussions, and interactive sessions led by distinguishe…

President Tinubu Hails FUNAAB’s Strategic Role in National Development as 4,141 Students Graduate

By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Joy Adeyiga President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has commended the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), for its growing national and global impact, describing the institution as a critical driver of Nigeria’s food security, youth empowerment and economic transformation. Representative of the Hon. Minister of Education and the Vice-Chancellor, Univers…

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