Emerging Technologies Key to Empowering Women, Households, Says Women Affairs Minister

... As 27th HERAN Conference Begins in FUNAAB By Olaoye Oyewole, Joy Adeyiga & David Johnson The Honourable Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, has called for the adoption of effective, technology-driven strategies to strengthen Nigerian families and empower households to respond to emerging social and economic challenges. The Minister made…

FUNAAB Sets September 23 for Career Sensitisation Day for Fresh Students

By Wuraola Dada The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) is set to equip newly admitted students with essential academic, career and personal-development guidance at a Career and Sensitisation Day scheduled for Wednesday, September 23, 2026. The programme, organised for fresh students of the 2026/2027 Academic Session, would hold from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Professor Olu…

COLBIOS Celebrates Prof. Tope Popoola at Retirement Send-Forth

The College of Biosciences (COLBIOS), Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), on September 16, 2026, organised a befitting send-forth ceremony in honour of Prof. Tope Popoola, who retired from the services of the University after a meritorious career. Speaking at the ceremony, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, described the celebrant as a respected and unassuming per…

NMGS Calls for Stronger Academia-Industry-Government Collaboration on Geosciences

... As the Society Inaugurates FUNAAB Chapter, Holds Third Quarterly Meeting The Nigerian Mining and Geosciences Society (NMGS), Abeokuta Chapter, has called for stronger collaboration among academia, government, industry and professional bodies to harness the potential of geosciences for sustainable development, economic diversification and environmental safety in Nigeria. The call was made a…

FUNAAB Odeda Farmers’ Cooperative Celebrates 2026 Produce Day

… Offers 100% Organic Farm Produce to University Community By Olaoye Oyewole & Wuraola Dada The FUNAAB (Odeda) Farmers’ Cooperative Multipurpose Society Limited today, September 16, 2026, held its 2026 Produce Day, celebrating a successful harvest while reinforcing its commitment to agricultural development, food security, and economic empowerment within the University Community. The eve…

FUNAAB Hosts iDICE Skills-to-Jobs Programme for Penultimate, Final-Year Students

By Wuraola Dada & David Johnson The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), through the Directorate of Academic Information Systems (DACIS), has hosted the Investment in Digital and Creative Enterprises (iDICE) Skills-to-Jobs Programme for penultimate and final-year students of the University. The programme, held today, September 15, 2026, at the Professor Olusola Oyewole Lec…

FUNAAB Set to Hold 115th Inaugural Lecture on September 30

By Femi Dansu & Wuraola Dada The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), would hold its 115th Inaugural Lecture on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at the Prof. Oluwafemi Balogun Ceremonial Building by 2:00 p.m., with guests expected to be seated by 1:30 p.m. The Lecture, titled “Beyond Solid-State Electronics: Driving Automation for Sustainable Development,” would be delivered…

FUNAAB Odeda Farmers’ Cooperative Set for 2026 Produce Day on September 16

By Olaoye Oyewole The FUNAAB (Odeda) Farmers’ Cooperative Multipurpose Society Limited is set to showcase its 2026 harvests at its Produce Day Programme scheduled for Wednesday, September 16, 2026. The event, which would commence at 11:00 a.m., would take place at the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) Secretariat, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB). …

FUNAAB Expands Global Footprint with International Agricultural Short Courses

… Targets Agricultural Professionals, Institutions Across Africa The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Nigeria, is strengthening its global role in agricultural capacity development with a portfolio of four intensive International Short Courses designed to equip agricultural professionals with practical skills, cutting-edge knowledge and research competencies. The five-day …

Senator Salisu Hails FUNAAB’s Role in Youth Empowerment, Job Creation

... As the 16th Annual Conference of MYCOSON Begins on Campus By Olasunkanmi Olajide The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has been commended for its strategic role in youth empowerment, job creation and human-capital development, particularly through education, agriculture and skills development. The Chairman, Senate Committee on ICT and Cybersecurity, Senator Shuaib A…

FUNAAB Welcomes Fresh Students, Begins 2026/2027 Orientation Programme

By Olaoye Oyewole & David Johnson The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), has welcomed fresh students into the 2026/2027 Academic Session with a comprehensive Orientation Programme designed to equip them with the knowledge, guidance and information required to successfully navigate their academic and social life at the University. The programme, which commenced today, Sep…

FUNAAB Partners NUC, TETFund, GETrust to Strengthen Entrepreneurship Education Capacity

By Joy Adeyiga & Wuraola Dada The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), in collaboration with the National Universities Commission (NUC), Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), and GETrust, has commenced a 3-Day capacity-building programme to strengthen the capacity of Academic staff in entrepreneurship education. The programme which began today, September 14, 2026, at th…

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