FUNAAB Introduces Toll to Ease Traffic on Convocation Day

By Raymond Osemene As part of arrangements for its forthcoming 33rd Convocation Ceremony, the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has announced a temporary traffic control measure to ensure smooth vehicular movement on the event day. According to a memo issued by the Revenue Enhancement and Monitoring Unit (REMU), a ₦500 event toll would be […]

Photos Speak: FUNAAB Officials Inspect CENTS Building Ahead of Final Hand Over

Ahead of the Centre for Entrepreneurial Studies (CENTS) Building formal handover, officials of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), drawn from the Directorate of Physical Planning, Works and Services, the Procurement Unit, alongside representatives of Rocktools Nigeria Limited, and led by the Centre’s Director, Prof. Sakiru Akinbode, conducted a final inspection of the CENTS […]

Registry Dept. Holds Annual Thanksgiving Session

By Patrick Erinoso The Registry Department of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), today, January 13, 2026, held its annual Thanksgiving and Prayer Session to usher in the new year. The event brought together members of staff for a solemn time of worship, reflection and thanksgiving. The programme featured praise and worship, exhortation and […]

COLBIOS to hold 4th Biennial Biosciences Conference from March 9

Academics, industry professionals, public servants, students, and other stakeholders are invited to submit manuscripts aligned with the conference theme and sub-themes as stated in the poster. Selected high-quality papers would be published in a special edition of the FUNAAB Journal of Natural Science (ASSET) after presentation at the conference. Abstract submission deadline: February 15, 2026.

The College of Engineering, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), has announced the 4th College of Engineering International Conference (CEIC 2026).

The Dean of the College, Prof. Adedayo Badejo, invites members of academia, industry, public service, postgraduate students and other relevant stakeholders to submit manuscripts that align with the conference theme and sub-themes as outlined in the conference poster and brochure. Selected high-quality papers would be published in a special edition of the FUNAAB Journal of […]

AMREC Begins New Year with Prayer for FUNAAB Community

Representative of the Vice-Chancellor and the DVC, Academic, Prof. Olusegun Idowu delivering the VC's message at the AMREC New Year Prayer Credit: Gbolahan Lawal

By Olaoye Oyewole The Agricultural Media Resources and Extension Centre (AMREC), Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), has commenced the New Year with a special prayer session for the Centre and the entire University Community. In his Opening Remarks, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, represented by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic), Prof. Olusegun Idowu, commended AMREC […]

IFSERAR Holds 2026 New Year Prayer Meeting

By Raymond Osemene The Institute of Food Security, Environmental Resources and Agricultural Research (IFSERAR), today, January 7, 2026, held its New Year Prayer Meeting at the Institute’s building. In his remarks, the Director, IFSERAR, Prof. Kazeem Bello, emphasised the need for unity among staff, describing love, cooperation and mutual respect as essential ingredients for institutional […]

FUNAAB’s Pioneer Dean of COLERM, Emeritus Prof. Seth Ajayi Passes On

The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), has announced the passing of its Pioneer Dean of the College of Environmental Resources Management (COLERM), Emeritus Professor Seth Sunday Ajayi, a renowned scholar and trailblazer in Wildlife Management and Conservation. Emeritus Professor Ajayi was Africa’s first Professor of Wildlife Management and a towering figure in environmental and […]

VC Commends Google Developers on Campus

… Says 240-Capacity Computer Laboratory to be Commissioned during 33rd Convocation Ceremony By Raymond Osemene The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, has commended members of the Google Developers Group (GDG) on Campus for their innovation, resilience and commitment to projecting the University on the global technology stage, while reaffirming Management’s readiness to support and partner with […]

Bursary Department Ushers in 2026 with New Year Prayer Meeting

Representative of the Vice-Chancellor and the University Librarian, Prof. Abayomi Owolabi during the prayer session Credit: Patrick Erinoso

By Patrick Erinoso The Bursary Department of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), today, January 6, 2026, held its New Year Prayer Meeting at the University’s Red Chamber, bringing together members of staff in an atmosphere of praise, worship, exhortation, and heartfelt prayers to usher in the year. Delivering a Goodwill Message, the Vice-Chancellor, […]

A Year of Unprecedented Growth, Global Recognition, and Strategic Innovation

Recap of 2025 Activities: Night Scenes at FUNAAB

A Recap of Major FUNAAB News Events in 2025 The year 2025 stands out as a watershed in the history of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB). It was a year marked by academic consolidation, infrastructural transformation, expanded global visibility, research breakthroughs, governance stability, and community relevance. Through strategic leadership, visionary partnerships, and institutional […]

Vice-Chancellor’s Christmas Message to the University Community

Dear Members of the Christian Community As we joyfully celebrate the birth of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ, I extend warm Christmas greetings to every member of the Christian community of our great University. I give thanks to God Almighty for the gift of life, His sustaining grace, and the peace with which He […]

University Community Celebrates VC on his Birthday

The University Community of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), today, December 22, 2025, extended warm congratulations to the 7th Substantive Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Olusola Babatunde Kehinde, on the occasion of his birthday. In a Goodwill Message, members of the University commended the Vice-Chancellor for his exemplary leadership, visionary stewardship, and steady commitment to the […]

FUNAAB Appoints Prof. Sakiru Akinbode as Director, CENTS

Prof. Sakiru Akinbode

Prof. Sakiru Akinbode, a distinguished scholar in Development Economics from the Department of Economics, who is currently the Deputy Dean of the College of Entrepreneurial and Development Studies (COLENDS), has been appointed Director of the Centre for Entrepreneurial Studies (CENTS). According to a statement by the Ag. Head, Directorate of Public Relations, Mr. Olasunkanmi Olajide, […]

FUNAAB, TAGDEV 2.0 Conclude 2-Day Agricultural Capacity Training Workshop

… Train over 400 Participants on Wealth Potential in Farm Waste The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), in collaboration with the TAGDEV 2.0 Programme of the University of Port Harcourt and with support from the Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM) and the Mastercard Foundation, has concluded a two-day Agricultural Capacity […]

VC Charges Newly Employed IFSERAR Research Fellows on Ethics, Impactful Research

Staff members of IFSERAR with the representative of the Vice-Chancellor and the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Academic, Prof. Olusegun Idowu after the workshop

By Femi Dansu The Vice-Chancellor, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, today, December 22, 2025, charged newly employed Research Fellows of the Institute of Food Security, Environmental Resources and Agricultural Research (IFSERAR) to uphold the highest standards of ethics, professionalism and discipline in the conduct of impactful research. Speaking through the Deputy […]

TAGDEV 2.0 Reinforces FUNAAB’s Mandate on Sustainable, Inclusive Agriculture — FUNAAB VC

By Olasunkanmi Olajide The Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, has restated the University’s commitment to advancing sustainable agriculture, food security and inclusive capacity development, describing the TAGDEV 2.0 initiative as fully aligned with FUNAAB’s mandate of Teaching, Research, and Community Development. Prof. Kehinde made the remarks today, December […]

FUNAAB Matriculates 244 Part-Time Degree Students

Representative of the Vice-Chancellor and the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Development), Prof. Olawale Dairo addressing the newly matriculated Part-Time students Credit: Gbolahan Lawal

By Raymond Osemene The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has matriculated 244 newly admitted students into its Part-Time Degree Programme (PTDP) today, December 18, 2025. The ceremony, which took place at the Postgraduate School Auditorium, followed tradition, with Deans from the respective Colleges formally presenting the matriculating students in the established academic order. Delivering […]

Nine Nimbe Adedipe Library Staff Attain LRCN Certification

The Nimbe Adedipe Library of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), has recorded a significant professional milestone as nine of its staff were formally inducted as Certified Librarians of Nigeria (CLN) by the Librarians’ Registration Council of Nigeria (LRCN) at the 2025 induction ceremony held in Ibadan. The induction followed the successful completion of […]

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