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VC Honoured as ASSN Fellow

... As Nigerian Seed Scientists Converge in FUNAAB for 10th Annual Conference By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Femi Dansu The Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, has been honoured with the prestigious Fellowship of the Association of Seed Scientists of Nigeria (ASSN), as the Association officially begins its 10th Annual Conference a…

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NMGS to Inaugurate FUNAAB Chapter, Hold Maiden Meeting on September 16

By Olaoye Oyewole & Raymond Osemene The Nigerian Mining and Geoscience Society (NMGS) is set to inaugurate its Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) Chapter on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, by 11:00 a.m. at the Red Chamber, as part of activities marking its maiden meeting at the University. The Welfare Coordinator of the Society, Dr. Benedicta Ukah, disclosed this, noting t…

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COLVET to Hold 18th Oath-Taking, Induction Ceremony on November 4

The College of Veterinary Medicine, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), is set to hold its 18th Oath-Taking and Induction Ceremony for its graduands on Wednesday, November 4, 2026. The ceremony, scheduled for 10:00 a.m., would take place at the expansive Prof. Oluwafemi Balogun Ceremonial Building. The Oath-Taking and Induction Ceremony marks an important milestone in the pro…

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FUNAAB Schedules Orientation, ICT Training for 2026/2027 Fresh Students

The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), has scheduled September 14–18, 2026, for the Orientation Programme and Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Training for students admitted for the 2026/2027 Academic Session. According to a Press Statement by the Ag. Head, Directorate of Public Relations, Mr. Olasunkanmi Olajide, the 5-Day programme is designed to provide fresh …

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COBFAS Concludes 3-Day Orientation for 2026/2027 FPY Students

… Equips Students with Skills for Year-Long Agricultural Activities The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), through the Centre for Community-Based Farming Scheme (COBFAS), has concluded a 3-Day Orientation Programme for students participating in the 2026/2027 Farm Practical Year (FPY) Programme, equipping them with practical skills, entrepreneurial knowledge and professional co…

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FUNAAB, WAF Conclude 5-Day “See to Be Safe Vision” Programme on Campus to Improve Staff’s Eye Health

By Femi Dansu The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), in collaboration with the Wellness Africa Foundation (WAF), has concluded a 5-Day “See to Be Safe Vision” Screening Programme aimed at improving eye health, promoting early detection of vision problems and enhancing the overall well-being of members of the University Community. The 5-Day initiative, which ran from August 3…

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FUNAAB Constitutes Committee to Renovate Facilities in Lecture Halls

The Vice-Chancellor, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, has approved the constitution of a Committee on the Renovation of Facilities in Lecture Halls and Rooms, as part of Management’s efforts to ensure a smooth take-off of the 2026/2027 Academic Session. The Committee, chaired by the Director, Directorate of Academic Planning (DAP), Prof. Biodun Badmu…

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ASSN to Hold 10th Annual Conference at FUNAAB

The Association of Seed Scientists of Nigeria (ASSN), in collaboration with the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), is set to hold its 10th Annual Conference from Sunday, September 6 to Wednesday, September 9, 2026. The Four-Day conference, scheduled to take place at the Red Chamber, FUNAAB, would commence daily at 10:00 a.m. Themed “Smart Seed Technology: Solution to Changin…

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VC Hands Over Newly Constructed Classroom Block to FUNIS

… Inspects Completed Council Lodge, Renovated Recreation Centre, FUNIS Kitchen By Raymond Osemene The Vice-Chancellor, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, today, September 2, 2026, handed over a newly completed Classroom Block to FUNAAB International School (FUNIS), ahead of the commencement of the new academic session. The facility, funded throu…

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FUNAAB Trains Health Workers on Data Protection, Medical Confidentiality

By Raymond Osemene The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), through the Health Information Management (HIM) Unit of the Directorate of Health Services (DHS), in collaboration with the Royal Statistical Society (RSS), Nigeria Local Group, has trained health workers and other stakeholders on data protection and medical confidentiality. The maiden One-Day Internal Training Worksh…

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FUNAAB Odeda Farmers’ Cooperative Begins Maize Sales to Buyers

The FUNAAB Odeda Farmers’ Cooperative Multipurpose Society Limited today, September 1, 2026, began the harvesting and sale of freshly harvested maize to members of the University Community and other interested buyers. The Cooperative disclosed that the next batch of maize might be sold directly at the farm field, rather than brought to the University campus. The field sales are tentatively sched…

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FUNAAB Commences 3-Day Orientation Programme for 2026/2027 FPY Students

By Raymond Osemene The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), through its Centre for Community-Based Farming Scheme (COBFAS), has commenced a Three-Day Orientation Programme for students participating in the 2026/2027 Academic Session Farm Practical Year (FPY) Programme. The programme, which began today, September 1, 2026, at the Prof. Oluwafemi Balogun Ceremonial Building, is the…

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