FUNAAB Opens Applications for Phase V of Graduate Agripreneurship Programme

By Femi Dansu The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), has opened applications for the fifth phase of its flagship Graduate Agripreneurship Programme, offering a grant of ₦1.5 million to selected young alumni to establish and scale agricultural enterprises. The initiative, launched in 2022 through a partnership between FUNAAB and the British American Tobacco Nigeria […]

FUNAAB Gears Up for 2026 Book Exhibition to Mark World Book Day

By Patrick Erinoso In commemoration of World Book Day, as recognised by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), the Nimbe Adedipe Library, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has announced its plans for the 2026 Annual Book Exhibition. The exhibition, slated to run across all Colleges within the University was aimed at […]

FUNAAB Sets March 11 for Mandatory NYSC Mobilisation Briefing for Final-Year Students

By Olaoye Oyewole The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has scheduled a sensitisation and mobilisation briefing for all 2025/2026 final-year students as part of preparations for the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) programme. In a notice issued by the Dean, Student Affairs, Prof. Festus Adeosun, Heads of Departments have been directed to promptly inform […]

FUNAAB Signs MoU With Swedish Institution to Boost International Collaboration

By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Raymond Osemene Following the visit of scholars from Blekinge Institute of Technology, Sweden, to the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) last week, the University, today, March 5, 2026, signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), to strengthen international academic collaboration and expand opportunities for teaching, research, academic exchange. The agreement […]

FUNAAB, Agri-Tech Firm Partner to Drive Agricultural Innovation

By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Raymond Osemene The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Agri-Tech practitioners to strengthen collaboration aimed at promoting agricultural innovation, research, and national food security. The MoU was formalised during a meeting held today, March 5, 2026, where the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, expressed […]

FUNAAB, CIPM Sign MoU to Establish Study Centre on Campus

The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, receiving the signed MoU from the representative of the President of CIPM and the Vice President of the Institute, Mrs. Chidinma Obiejesi, after both parties had signed it Credit: Gbolahan Lawal

By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Raymond Osemene The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has taken a significant step towards strengthening professional education by signing a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria (CIPM), paving the way for the University to serve as a Study Centre for the Institute. […]

FUNAAB Researcher Unveils Cost-Effective, Healthier Fish Feed Alternative

Dr. Nathaniel Bamidele during the presentation

By Femi Dansu The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has recorded another major research breakthrough with the unveiling of an innovative, cost-effective and sustainable fish feed alternative that promises to transform aquaculture production. The study, presented at the February Monthly Seminar of the Institute of Food Security, Environmental Resources and Agricultural Research (IFSERAR), revealed […]

FUNAAB Expands Global Footprint with Strategic MoU with Swedish Institution

The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde (Right), receiving BTH's souvenir from Prof. Kayode Adekunle during the meeting Credit: Gbolahan Lawal

By Femi Dansu The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has strengthened its internationalisation drive with the Blekinge Institute of Technology (BTH), Karlskrona, Sweden. This agreement was reached by the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, with the President of BTH, Prof. Henric Johnson, who was represented by the Institution’s Country Director, Prof. Kayode Adekunle. The agreement […]

Prof. Fakoya Delivers FUNAAB’s 110th Inaugural Lecture

The Dean, COLAMRUD, Prof. Emmanuel Fakoya delivering the University’s 110th Inaugural Lecture Credit: Gbolahan Lawal

… Launches ₦1 Million Prize for Best Farm Practical Year Student By Emeka Oluka & Joy Adeyiga Prof. Emmanuel Fakoya, a distinguished expert in Agricultural Extension and Rural Development at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), has announced the establishment of a ₦1 million annual prize to reward the University’s Best Farm Practical Year […]

Don Urges FG to Resuscitate Ajaokuta Steel Complex

Prof. Olayide Adetunji delivering the University's 109th Inaugural Lecture Credit: Gbolahan Lawal

… As FUNAAB Holds 109th Inaugural Lecture By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Femi Dansu A leading Corrosion and Materials Engineering expert, Prof. Olayide Adetunji of the Department of Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering (COLENG), Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, has called on the Federal Government to urgently revive the long-dormant Ajaokuta Steel Complex, describing it as […]

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