COLFHEC Gears Up for 2nd International Conference on March 3
By Raymond Osemene The College of Food Science and Human Ecology (COLFHEC) at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) is set to host its 2nd International Conference, ICOFHEC 2025, beginning on March 3, 2025. According to a memo signed by the Secretary of the Local Organising Committee (LOC), Dr. Bukola Sowemimo, the Opening Ceremony […]
DRIP Director Wins Prestigious AI Award
By Emeka Oluka & Olaoye Oyewole The Director, Directorate of Research, Innovations and Partnerships (DRIP) at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Prof. Mutiu Busari, has won the second-place position in the prestigious AI Application for Enhancing Teaching and Learning in Higher Education Award. The award was presented during the 2025 AI Awareness Day […]
FUNAAB’s Commitment to Agricultural Research, Extension: A Model for Nigeria’s Food Security, Says VC
… As IAR&T Holds 36th Southwest REFILS, Annual Research Review The Vice-Chancellor, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, has stated that the University’s commitment to agricultural research and extension should serve as a model for Nigeria’s food security, calling on stakeholders to intensify their support as a critical solution to Nigeria’s food […]
FUNAAB to Hold Commendation Service for Late Prof. Ademuyiwa on February 27
By Joy Adeyiga The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) would on Thursday, February 27, 2025, at the Prof. Oluwafemi Balogun Ceremonial Building, by 10:00 a.m. hold a Commendation Service in honour of the late Prof. Oladipo Ademuyiwa, a distinguished scholar from the Department of Biochemistry, College of Biosciences (COLBIOS). The Service would provide an […]
ICTREC Begins 2025 JAMB UTME/DE Registration
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Registrar Embarks on Familiarisation Tour Across Colleges, Centres to Enhance Administrative Effectiveness
The Registrar, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Dr. Titus Adeniyi, has embarked on a familiarisation tour of the University’s Colleges, Centres, and Units to foster stronger administrative effectiveness, relationships and deepen his understanding of the University’s diverse academic and operational structures. During the tour, Dr. Adeniyi engaged with Deans, Directors, Heads of Departments, College/Administrative […]
Quality Control Unit Launches Dedicated Helpline for Improved Service Delivery
By Tofunmi Adebayo In a bid to enhance communication and streamline service delivery, the Quality Control and Assurance Unit of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has introduced a dedicated helpline for staff and students. The official contact line, 09077498119, would serve as a direct channel for lodging complaints, providing feedback, and addressing concerns […]
Teach For Nigeria Visits FUNAAB
… Explores MoU for Stronger Collaboration Teach For Nigeria (TFN), a non-profit organisation focused on developing a movement of leaders across the nation who are committed to ending educational inequity, visited the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) on Friday, February 21, 2025, signalling its readiness to formalise a partnership with the University through a […]
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. In his Opening Remarks, Prof. Kehinde commended NES for establishing […]
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 members of NAAT-FUNAAB for […]
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 […]
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). During his visit to ICGNS, Prof. Adebayo commended the […]
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 […]
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 Excellency, Dr. […]
FUNAAB Hosts The Bahamas Delegation on Historic Badagry Slave Route Tour
By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Tofunmi Adebayo In a profound journey to reconnect with their ancestral roots, a high-powered delegation from The Bahamas, visiting the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), embarked on a historic tour of the Badagry Slave Route today, February 17, 2025. Led by select University officials, the delegation explored significant sites, including […]
The Bahamas Delegation Visits Alake, ARI, Other Key Institutions
By Olasunkanmi Olajide, Emeka Oluka & Raymond Osemene As part of their official visit to the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), a high-profile delegation from The Bahamas, led by Ambassador (Dr.) Godfrey Eneas and his wife, Mrs. Sandra Eneas, paid homage to the Alake and Paramount Ruler of Egbaland, His Royal Majesty, Oba (Dr.) […]
Ongoing Test-Run of FUNAAB’s 3MW Hybrid Solar Power
The test run of the 3MW Hybrid Solar Power at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) is progressing steadily, ensuring the campus benefits from a sustainable and uninterrupted power supply. Designed to operate entirely on solar energy during the day, the system transitions at night based on battery storage capacity and priority load distribution. […]
FUNIS Shines at ‘Engineering & You’ STEM Competition
The maiden edition of ‘Engineering & You’, a Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Quiz Competition, has concluded with the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta International School (FUNIS) securing an impressive second-place finish. Sponsored by Prince (Engr.) Yemisi Shyllon, FNSE, in collaboration with the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), Abeokuta Branch, the competition was designed […]
The Bahamas Delegation Explores FUNAAB’s Agricultural, Research Innovations
By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Patrick Erinoso The high-powered delegation from The Bahamas on a week-long working visit to the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), led by His Excellency, Ambassador (Dr.) William John Godfrey Eneas, on February 13, 2025, explored the University’s cutting-edge research and agricultural advancements. The delegation toured key institutes and centres within […]
COPAFEU Hosts Workshop on Biogas Production, Sustainable Entrepreneurship at FUNAAB
By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Femi Dansu The Co-Producing Knowledge on Sustainable Growth Through Service-Learning Pedagogy between African and European Higher Education Institutions (COPAFEU) has organised a One-Day Workshop on Biogas Production and Sustainable Entrepreneurship at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB). In his Welcome Address, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, underscored the urgent need […]
The Bahamas Delegation Makes Presentations to FUNAAB on Areas of Collaboration
By Tofunmi Adebayo The high-powered delegation from The Bahamas, led by His Excellency, Ambassador (Dr.) William John Godfrey Eneas, today, February 12, 2025, made a slide presentation on the proposed collaborative actions between The Bahamas and FUNAAB which centred on Academia, Research, Culture and Tourism. Dr. Eneas also provided a documentary on the history of […]
FUNAAB Welcomes NUC, BOI Teams in Preparation for iDICE Initiative
By Charles Adekanmbi The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has taken a significant step towards strengthening its position as a hub for innovation and entrepreneurship by hosting a delegation from the National Universities Commission (NUC) and the Bank of Industry (BOI). The visit was part of preparations for the Federal Government’s Investment in Digital […]
SIWES Organises Orientation Programme for 2024/2025 Batch B Students
By Raymond Osemene The Students Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES) of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has organised an Orientation Programme for Batch B students of the 2024/2025 Academic Session in preparation for their upcoming Industrial Training. The Batch B students were from Non-Agriculture related Colleges, that were the College of Environmental Resources […]