FUNAAB, INCSAN Partner to Train Young Cassava Seed Entrepreneurs

By Raymond Osemene The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), in collaboration with the Industrial Cassava Stakeholders’ Association of Nigeria (INCSAN) and other development partners, has commenced a Technical, Leadership and Business Training Programme for Young Cassava Seed Entrepreneurs. The 4-Day programme, which commenced on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at the Career Servic…

VC Welcomes ACFBI, Commends Initiative to Support Students

By Olaoye Oyewole The Vice-Chancellor, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, has welcomed the African Campus Food Bank Initiative (ACFBI) to the University, describing its food support programme as a timely intervention capable of addressing food insecurity among students. Prof. Kehinde stated this while receiving representatives of the Foundation on ca…

FUNAAB, ACM-W Celebrate Women in Computing, Advocate Greater Inclusion

By Raymond Osemene The College of Computing Sciences (COLCOMPS), Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), in collaboration with the Association for Computing Machinery for Women (ACM-W), Nigeria Professional Chapter, has held the maiden Celebration of Women in Information Technology (CWIT), with a call for greater participation and leadership of women in computing and the digital ec…

NASU-FUNAAB Holds By-Election, Charges Members on Unity, Service

By Wuraola Dada The Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU), Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) Branch, has conducted a by-election to fill two vacant positions in its executive council. The election, held today, September 9, 2026, was described by the Branch leadership as an important step towards strengthening the Union’s administration, e…

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Senate Elects Four Representatives to Governing Council The Senate of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), has elected four distinguishedAcademics as its representatives on the University’s Governing Council. Prof. Oluseyi Akinloye The election was conducted at the Special Meeting of Senate held today, September 8, 2026, with the representatives expected to serve a four-…

FUNAAB Staff School Holds Annual Workshop on Effective Classroom Management

The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) Staff School today, September 9, 2026, held its annual workshop for the 2026/2027 Academic Session, with emphasis on equipping teachers with contemporary classroom management strategies for effective teaching and learning. The workshop, themed “Effective Classroom Management and Techniques for 21st Century Learners,” brought together membe…

LOC on First National Symposium on Greenhouse Cultivation Pays Courtesy Visit to VC

The Local Organising Committee (LOC) of the First National Symposium on Greenhouse Cultivation in Nigeria has paid a courtesy visit to the Vice-Chancellor, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, as part of preparations for the maiden edition of the symposium. The visit, held today, September 9, 2026, was aimed at briefing the Vice-Chancellor on the progres…

FUNAAB to Host Cassava Seed Entrepreneurship Training

The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), is set to host a Cassava Seed Entrepreneurship Training Programme, organised by the Industrial Cassava Stakeholders Association of Nigeria (INCSAN) in collaboration with the Sasakawa Africa Association. The training is designed to build participants’ knowledge and skills in cassava seed entrepreneurship and production. The programme wou…

VC Lauds Research Progress at TETFund-Sponsored Automated Greenhouse Facility on Campus

By Olaoye Oyewole The Vice-Chancellor, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, has lauded the effective utilisation of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund)-sponsored automated greenhouse facility, describing its operations as a demonstration of the University’s commitment to maximising research infrastructure for agricultural development. Prof. …

FUNAAB Alumni Honour Prof. Dipeolu with Borehole Project

By Makinde Durodola The Alumni Association of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), has honoured a distinguished Academic and mentor, Prof. Adewale Dipeolu, popularly known as “Uncle Wale,” with a borehole project at the CEADESE AGRECOFARM Greenhouse. Commissioned today, September 8, 2026, the project was conceived as a practical expression of appreciation for Prof. Dipeolu…

FUNIS Begins 4th Annual Retreat, Charges Staff on Innovation, Excellence

By Olaoye Oyewole & Wuraola Dada The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta International School (FUNIS), has commenced its 4th Annual Retreat, with staff members charged to embrace change, uphold professional ethics and adopt innovative approaches to teaching and administration. Declaring the retreat open today, September 8, 2026, the Chairman, FUNAAB Schools Management Board and the…

INHURD Screens Prospective Pre-Degree, JUPEB Students for 2026/2027 Academic Session

By Raymond Osemene The Institute of Human Resources Development (INHURD), Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), has commenced the physical screening of prospective Pre-Degree and Joint Universities Preliminary Examinations Board (JUPEB) students seeking admission for the 2026/2027 Academic Session. The screening exercise, which commenced today, September 8, 2026, at the Prof. O…

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