DIGISOL Project to Revolutionise Smallholder Farming – VC

By Olaoye Oyewole & Patrick Erinoso In a major step towards transforming rural agriculture, the DIGISOL Project of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), on July 18, 2025, hosted a One-Day Policy Validation Workshop for Communication and Digital Services for Rural Farming Communities. The workshop brought together stakeholders from across the agricultural value chain to di…

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FUNAAB Partners VSU on Curriculum Benchmarking Initiative

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…

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Digital Innovation Key to Nigeria’s Future, Says FUNAAB VC

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…

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FUNAAB Set to Host 2025 Carnegie Diaspora Fellowship Program Workshops

By Joy Adeyiga The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) is set to host workshops under the 2025 FUNAAB-Carnegie African Diaspora Fellowship Program (CADFP), as it had earlier welcomed two African diaspora scholars from Virginia State University (VSU), Professors Richard Omotoye and Laban Rutto. The workshops, aimed at enhancing academic and stakeholder engagement, would focus o…

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FUNAAB Zoo Park Records Captive Breeding Breakthrough with Birth of Baby Putty-Nosed Monkey

The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) Zoological Park has recorded a significant conservation milestone with the birth of a baby Putty-nosed monkey (Cercopithecus nictitans), marking a major success in its captive breeding and wildlife conservation efforts. The infant primate, born on the morning of July 18, 2025, is the offspring of Ema, a female Putty-nosed monkey donated to…

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Prof. Atayese Hands Over to Prof. Dairo as New DVC, Development

By Joy Adeyiga The immediate past Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Development) of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Prof. Mufutau Atayese, has officially handed over the mantle of leadership to Prof. Olawale Dairo, describing him as a competent and visionary scholar. Speaking during the formal handover ceremony held today, July 17, 2025, at the Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancel…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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

Credit: Gbolahan Lawal…

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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 …

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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…

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