COLPLANT’s 2025 Biennial Conference Begins on July 21

By Raymond Osemene The College of Plant Science and Crop Production (COLPLANT), Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), is set to host its 2025 Biennial Conference, tagged COLPLANT '25, beginning on Monday, July 21, 2025. The Opening Ceremony would take place at the Red Chamber by 10:00 a.m., officially ushering in the academic gathering. Conference activities would continue on…

DVCD’s Office Staff Honours Prof. Atayese with Appreciation Meeting

Members of staff in the Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Development (DVCD), on Thursday, July 17, 2025, held a special in-house Appreciation Meeting in honour of Professor Mufutau Olaoye Atayese, the immediate past Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Development), who recently assumed duty as the pioneer Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Agriculture and Development Studies, Iragbiji, Osun Sta…

2025 Staff Unity Games Grand Finale: VCO Team Shines as Overall Champion

… Bursary/PR Wins Gold in Football By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Femi Dansu The 2025 edition of the Staff Unity Games at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) reached a resounding climax on July 16, 2025, as staff members across the University came together in spirited competition and celebration of wellness, camaraderie, and excellence. The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde…

Photo Splash from the Closing Ceremony of the 2025 Staff Unity Games 👇

Credit: Gbolahan Lawal…

FUNAAB Mourns Former President Buhari

… As National, FUNAAB Flags Fly at Half Mast on Campus The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), has joined the rest of the nation in mourning the passing of former President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, by flying the National and University Flags at half mast. The gesture, in line with the President and Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, His …

Get Your Freshly Processed FUNAAB Palm Oil from July 17

The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) is pleased to announce that its premium quality FUNAAB Palm Oil produced and marketed by Mide Farm is now available for sale to members of the University Community and the general public from tomorrow, Thursday, July 17, 2025. Sales Points:👉 MANCOT Bus Stop, now FUNAABOT Bus Stop on campus 👉 Bus Stop opposite the Directorates of Public R…

2025 Staff Unity Games Grand Finale

Byline: Olasunkanmi Olajide & Femi Dansu VO: Chienye Egwuonwu Credit: Olatoye Sanusi…

Prof. Dairo Appointed as FUNAAB’s New DVC, Development

The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has announced the appointment of Prof. Olawale Dairo as the new Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Development). According to a statement issued by the Ag. Head of the Directorate of Public Relations, Mr. Olasunkanmi Olajide, Prof. Dairo is a seasoned academic from the Department of Agricultural and Bio-Resources Engineering, College of Engineering (…

FUNAAB Zoo Park’s Goat Breeding Initiative Gathers Pace

The goat breeding initiative introduced at the FUNAAB Zoo Park in 2024 is steadily gaining traction, aligning with the University’s commitment to sustainability and cost-effective animal management. Spearheaded by the Director of the Zoo Park, Prof. Sammy Sam-Wobo, the project has recorded notable success, with several female goats recently giving birth. Launched to reduce the cost of feeding ca…

SmartSoil Project Charts New Path for Agricultural Innovation at Evaluation Meeting in Abuja

The SmartSoil Project took a significant step towards national impact as stakeholders converged for its Close-out and Evaluation meeting held from July 10 to 11, 2025, at the Envoy Hotel, Abuja. The Two-Day event provided a platform to assess the project’s achievements, identify challenges, and chart a course for its sustainability and scalability. Participants, including researchers, agricultur…

ACOMORAN Seeks Strategic Partnership with FUNAAB on Philosophy, Leadership Programmes

By Femi Dansu The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), today, July 11, 2025, played host to the leadership of the Amalgamated Commercial Tricycles and Motorcycles Owners, Repairs and Riders Association of Nigeria (ACOMORAN), Ogun State Chapter, as the Association seeks partnership with the University to enroll its members in the newly introduced Philosophy and Leadership Program…

FUNIS to Celebrate Academic Excellence at 19th Speech, 16th Valedictory Ceremony on July 26

By Raymond Osemene The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta International School (FUNIS) is set to hold its 19th Speech and Prize Giving Ceremony alongside the 16th Valedictory Service. According to a memo signed by the Principal, Mr. Olusola Ilori, the event has been scheduled to take place on Saturday, July 26, 2025, by 9:30 a.m. at the PTA Auditorium. The ceremony is organised to c…

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