NES Inaugurates Ogun Chapter, Honours VC with Excellence Award

By Femi Dansu The Nigerian Economic Society (NES), Ogun State Chapter, was officially inaugurated today, February 20, 2025, at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB). The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, received the Beacon of Excellence Award for his contributions to economic and agricultural development. The President and Chairman of the Governing Council, NES, Pro…

FUNAAB Calls for Applications for Graduate Agripreneurship Programme, Phase IV

The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), in partnership with the British American Tobacco Nigeria Foundation (BATNF), has commenced the fourth phase of its Graduate Agripreneurship Programme. This initiative, which began in 2022 under a Service Agreement between FUNAAB and BATNF, provided funding and support to young Agripreneurs from the University. So far, 10 Agripreneurs have…

FUNAAB Staff School Organises Career Talk on Medical Profession

In a bid to inspire and guide young minds towards fulfilling career paths, the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) Staff School held a Career Talk on the medical profession as part of its termly co-curricular activities. The event, which took place on February 19, 2025, featured two distinguished medical professionals from FUNAAB. Ag. Director, Health Services, Dr. Oluseyi Anjor…

FUNIS Begins 2025/2026 Academic Session Admission

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NAAT-FUNAAB to Honour VC, Former VC, Others on March 5

By Raymond Osemene The National Association of Academic Technologists (NAAT), Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) Chapter, is set to honour distinguished personalities, including the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde; immediate past Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Felix Kolawole Salako; and the immediate past Registrar, Dr. 'Bola Adekola. The event would also recognise all retired…

FUNIS Dominates Invitational Relay at Inter-School Sports Competition

The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta International School (FUNIS) has once again demonstrated its sporting excellence, emerging victorious in both the male and female categories of the Invitational Relay Race at the 2025 Inter-House Sports Competition of Foursquare Secondary School, Asero. The highly competitive event, held at the school’s sports complex, brought together top secondar…

Pioneer UL Delivers NAL Eminent Personality Lecture

… Calls on Librarians to Harness the Advantages of AI By Emeka Oluka and Joy Adeyiga “With the advent of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Nigerian libraries have the potential to significantly enhance their services through improved Information Management and User Engagement." This was the submission of Dr. Taofik Salisu, the Pioneer University Librarian, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeoku…

DVC, Development Continues Official Tour with Visits to ICGNS, DUFARMS

By Emeka Oluka & Femi Dansu The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Development), Prof. Kola Adebayo, has continued his official tour of Units, Centres, Directorates, and Institutes under his supervision, with recent visits to the Institute of Communication and General Studies (ICGNS) and the Directorate of University Farms (DUFARMS). The Director, ICGNS, Prof. Remilekun Aduradola briefing the DVC, De…

GRADUATE AGRIPRENEURSHIP PROGRAMME – PHASE IV

In the year 2022, the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta entered into a partner Service Agreement with the British American Tobacco Nigerian Foundation (BATN, Foundation) for a Graduate Agripreneurship programme funded by BATNF. So far, 10 (TEN) agripreneurs have been selected (for phase I and II and III) to participate in the programme and were given One million, five hundred thousand …

The Bahamas Delegation Bids Farewell to FUNAAB

… Proposes Collaboration on Agricultural Heritage By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Tofunmi Adebayo As the Bahamas delegation concluded its week-long visit to the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), a strategic exit meeting was held today, February 18, 2025, with the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, to solidify collaborations on agricultural heritage. Led by His Excelle…

FUNAAB’s 3MW Hybrid Solar Project Comes to Life

By Olasunkanmi Olajide The long-anticipated 3MW Hybrid Solar Power Project at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has reached a significant milestone, delivering an uninterrupted electricity to more than half of the University’s facilities. The World Bank-sponsored project, which began following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Rural Electrificat…

FUNAAB Mourns the Passing of Prof. Oladipo Ademuyiwa

The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) deeply regrets to announce the passing of Professor Oladipo Ademuyiwa of the Department of Biochemistry, College of Biosciences (COLBIOS). His sad demise occurred on Sunday, February 16, 2025. The University community mourns this great loss and extends heartfelt condolences to his family, colleagues, and loved ones. May his gentle soul r…

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