FUNAAB Mourns the Passing of Prof. Ibiyemi Olayiwola

The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has lost one of its finest scholars, Prof. Ibiyemi Olasunbo Olayiwola, a renowned academic and expert in Human Nutrition. Prof. Olayiwola, who until her passing was a respected member of the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, College of Food Science and Human Ecology (COLFHEC), died on the evening of Friday, June 20, 2025. A distingu…

VC Approves June 30 for Commencement of FUNAAB Staff Unity Games

By Olaoye Oyewole The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, has approved Monday, June 30, 2025, as the official kick-off date for the much-anticipated FUNAAB Staff Unity Games. This was disclosed in a release signed by the Director of Sports, Dr. Samuel Olabanji, who also announced that a crucial pre-event meeting has been scheduled for Wednesday, June 25, 2025. The meeting, which would ho…

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CENTS Vacation Training Set to Begin on Monday!

The Centre for Entrepreneurial Studies (CENTS), Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), is set to kick off its much-anticipated Vacation Training Programme on Monday, June 23, 2025. Students, staff members and interested participants are encouraged to take advantage of this hands-on training opportunity designed to equip them with valuable entrepreneurial skills. The training is ph…

Senator Yayi Donates 50 Solar-Powered Streetlights, Five Mini Buses to FUNAAB

By Olasunkanmi Olajide In a remarkable show of support for education, security, and sustainable development, the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has received a significant infrastructure boost from Distinguished Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, CON, widely known as Senator Yayi. NEEDS Assessment Hostel/SUB Junction The donation comprised 50 solar-powered streetlights a…

FUNAAB Records Subject-Specific Milestones in 2025 THE Impact Rankings

As a follow-up to its overall performance in the 2025 Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings, a drilldown of the ranking by academic discipline revealed that the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) emerged as Nigeria’s best in several academic disciplines. Notably, FUNAAB emerged:▪️Joint 1st in Veterinary Services▪️Joint 4th in Agriculture and Forestry▪️Joint 5th in Geolog…

FUNAAB Don Shines Bright, Appointed Vice-Chancellor of Nigeria Maritime University

The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has once again made headlines as one of its esteemed scholars, Prof. Flora Tobolayefa Oluwafemi, has been appointed the Vice-Chancellor of the Nigeria Maritime University (NMU), Okerenkoko, Warri South West Local Government Area of Delta State. A distinguished academic and immediate past Head of the Department of Microbiology, College of B…

FUNAAB Trains Farmers on Hydroponic Technology under EU-Sponsored AGRECOFARM Project

… As Two-Year Master’s Programme in Agroecology Set to Commence By Femi Dansu The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has taken a major step toward promoting sustainable agriculture with the hosting of a One-Day Workshop and Training on Hydroponic Technology, under the European Union-supported AGRECOFARM Project. The event, held in partnership with nine other institutions wi…

UNAAB CMS Ltd Elects New Executive Officers

The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) Staff Co-operative Multipurpose Society Limited has ushered in a new era of leadership with the election of a fresh set of executive officers to pilot the affairs of the Society for the next two years. The newly elected officers are Mr. Olufemi Owoade who has been re-elected as the President, while Arc. Adeniyi Folawewo was also re-elected…

FUNAAB Shines Again, Ranked Among Top 10 Nigerian Universities in 2025 THE Impact Rankings

By Emeka Oluka The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has achieved another remarkable feat by ranking among the top 10 Nigerian universities in the newly released 2025 Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings. According to the rankings released today, June 18, 2025, FUNAAB was evaluated alongside 2,526 universities from 130 countries/regions, with 36 Nigerian universities…

“At CENTS, we don’t just teach skills — we ignite passion, fuel innovation, and empower a generation to turn ideas into impact.” – Director, CENTS, Prof. Emily Ayo-John

CENTS Ignites a New Wave of Entrepreneurial Transformation at FUNAAB

… As Vacation Training Kicks Off on June 23 With New Offerings, Online Opportunities, Open Access for All In a bid to empower students to be job creators rather than job seekers and also close the widening skills gap affecting the nation’s labour market, the Centre for Entrepreneurial Studies (CENTS), Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), has announced the launch of a dynamic Six…

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