By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Aduragbemi Oke In a significant affirmation of ethical leadership and institutional integrity, the Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, has been conferred with the prestigious title of “Integrity Icon of Nigeria” (IION) by the Centre for Ethics and Self-Value Orientation. The honour, bestowed by th…

The FUNAAB Zoo Park has recorded a significant boost in its conservation efforts with the acquisition of a young pair of ostriches and an expansion of its aviary collection, transforming a recent setback into a renewed opportunity for growth. In a bid to revitalise its ostrich breeding programme, the University had initially facilitated the procurement of a female ostrich from the Old Oyo Nation…

By Olasunkanmi Olajide, Tofunmi Adebayo & Aduragbemi Oke In a groundbreaking move that blends science, sustainability, and tradition, the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has featured a remarkable demonstration of the University’s strides in renewable energy through bamboo technology, and the cultural revival of Aadun, a traditional snack. It also unveiled its Indigenous …

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, Pro…

By Tofunmi Adebayo The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) Staff School is set to celebrate the 2024/2025 Academic Session's conclusion with a rich lineup of activities in honour of its graduating pupils. According to the official itinerary by the Chairman of the Planning Committee, Mr. Jide Oduyemi, the week-long programme would commence, today, Monday, July 21, 2025, featuri…

By Femi Dansu The College of Plant Science and Crop Production (COLPLANT), Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), today, July 21, 2025, commenced its 2nd Biennial Conference with the theme “Advancing Sustainable Food Systems Through Climate-Smart Crop Production.” Declaring the event open, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, represented by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (A…

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. Florence Alade and the Cha…

By Raymond Osemene As part of efforts to enhance the quality and global relevance of its academic offerings, the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), in collaboration with Virginia State University (VSU), USA, held a high-level workshop on Curriculum Benchmarking today, July 18, 2025, at the Red Chamber. The workshop was organised under the auspices of the Carnegie African Dia…

The Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, has made a clarion call for the strategic adoption of digital innovation as the cornerstone of Nigeria’s sustainable growth, development, and global relevance. Prof. Kehinde made this known in Lagos while delivering a Goodwill Message as Chairman of the Occasion at the opening of the 5th Nat…