COLPLANT Hosts 2nd Biennial Conference on Climate-Smart Agriculture
By Femi Dansu The College of Plant Science and Crop Production (COLPLANT), Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), today, July 21, 2025, commenced its 2nd Biennial Conference with the theme “Advancing Sustainable Food Systems Through Climate-Smart Crop Production.” Declaring the event open, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, represented by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic), Prof. Olukayode […]
FUNAAB Staff School Pupils Visit VC, Tour Key University Facilities
By Joy Adeyiga & Aduragbemi Oke As part of activities marking the end of the 2024/2025 Academic Session, pupils of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) Staff School embarked on an enlightening familiarisation tour of the University, designed to broaden their academic horizons and inspire future career aspirations. Led by the Head Teacher, Mrs. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. In […]
Photo Splash from the Closing Ceremony of the 2025 Staff Unity Games 👇
Credit: Gbolahan Lawal