SSANU-FUNAAB Honours Former VC, 41 Retirees, Others at its Annual New Year Prayer Ceremony
By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Tofunmi Adebayo The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU), Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) Branch, today, February 12, 2025, honoured distinguished individuals and retirees at its Annual New Year Prayer and 2nd Retirement Celebration Programme. The Immediate Past Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Felix Kolawole Salako, and the Immediate Past Registrar, Dr. […]
DPR Still Handles Visa Consultations, Travel Services
The Directorate of Public Relations (DPR) continues to provide essential travel and visa-related services to members of the University Community. Staff and students can consult the Directorate for assistance with flight ticket booking and issuance (both local and international), visa facilitation, and embassy appointment scheduling. In addition, the DPR is reintroducing airport reception arrangements for […]
FUNIS Celebrates Kehinde Daniel Oluwatimilehin as “One Day Principal”
By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Femi Dansu In recognition of outstanding academic excellence and to encourage scholastic distinction, the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta International School (FUNIS) has honoured Master Kehinde Daniel Oluwatimilehin as the “One Day Principal” today, February 11, 2025, after he emerged as the Best-Performing JSS 1 student in the last term. He […]
FUNAAB Strengthens Global Ties … As The Bahamas Delegation Visits for Strategic Agricultural Collaboration
By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Joy Adeyiga The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has welcomed a high-powered delegation from The Bahamas in a significant move to foster international collaboration and advance agricultural development. The visit marked the beginning of a strategic partnership aimed at enhancing food production, knowledge exchange, and agricultural sustainability. A 9-Man Team […]
ENACTUS Nigeria Honours VC with Excellence Award
… Kicks Off Two-Day Capacity Building Training at FUNAAB By Olasunkanmi Olajide, Joy Adeyiga & Tofunmi Adebayo The Vice-Chancellor, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, has been honoured with the Award of Excellence in University Administration & Governance by ENACTUS Nigeria. The award, which recognises the Vice-Chancellor’s unwavering commitment to student empowerment […]
FUNAAB Hosts AHF President Ahead of MoU Signing
By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Tofunmi Adebayo In a strategic move towards fostering international collaboration and capacity building, the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), today, February 10, 2025, hosted a high-level meeting with the President and Chief Executive Officer of the African Heritage Foundation (AHF), His Excellency, Ambassador Tunde Adetunji ahead of the official signing […]
FUNAAB to Host 98th Inaugural Lecture on February 26
By Olaoye Oyewole The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) is set to host its 98th Inaugural Lecture, to be delivered by Prof. James Daramola, an expert in Reproductive Physiology from the Department of Animal Physiology, College of Animal Science and Livestock Reproduction (COLANIM). The Lecture, titled “Stubbornness And The Goat: A Romantic Paradox.” would […]
FUNAAB to Host ENACTUS Nigeria for Capacity-Building Training
By Femi Dansu The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) is set to host ENACTUS Nigeria for a 3-Day Capacity-Building Training at the Green Chamber from February 9 to 11, 2025. According to a memo from the Deputy Registrar, Executive Affairs, Mr. Moses Ayanda, the visit would include a Courtesy Call on the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. […]
SSANU-FUNAAB to Celebrate Retired Members with Send-Forth Ceremony
By Olaoye Oyewole The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU), Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) Branch, is set to honour its retired members with a special send-forth ceremony. According to the Chairman, SSANU-FUNAAB, Comrade Olurotimi Fasunwon, the event would recognise the dedicated service and contributions of members who retired between 2021 and 2025. […]
FUNAAB Strengthens Global Academic Impact with Expanded Degree Programmes, New Accreditations
By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Emeka Oluka In a remarkable stride towards making quality higher education accessible, the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), a leading institution in agricultural and technological education in Africa, under the leadership of the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde has continued to increase its academic footprint with a new wave of expansion […]
FUNAAB-Wafroex Honey Production Partnership Yields Positive Results
By Emeka Oluka & Femi Dansu The strategic partnership between the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) and Wafroex Ltd, an agro-allied company, has yielded positive results as honey harvesting has commenced on the University campus. As part of its corporate social responsibility initiative, Wafroex has donated another set of 70 Lyson Langstroth Beehives to […]
Spotlight on FUNAAB’s Budding Entrepreneurs: An Interview with Keni Abuobisong and Olorede Fuadul-Deen
FUNAABites have long been known for their ingenuity and excellence in various legitimate entrepreneurial activities, but two outstanding students, Keni Abuobisong, a 400-Level student in the Department of Hospitality and Tourism Management (HTM), College of Food Science and Human Ecology (COLFHEC) and Olorede Fuadul-Deen, a 400-Level student from the Department of Physics, College of Physical […]
NAL Set to Hold 3rd Eminent Personality Lecture Series
By Joy Adeyiga The Nimbe Adedipe Library (NAL) of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) is set to hold the third edition of its Eminent Personality Lecture Series. According to a statement signed by the University Librarian, Prof. Abayomi Owolabi, the event is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at the […]
FUNAAB Partners with Leading Agric Firms to Drive Agricultural Revitalisation
By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Tofunmi Adebayo The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has taken a bold step towards advancing agricultural revitalisation by formalising strategic partnerships with two major agricultural firms, Ten Power Farms and Zino Agritech Ltd. The collaboration was sealed through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed by the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, […]
SIWES to Hold 2024/2025 Academic Session Orientation Programme on February 12
By Raymond Osemene The Students Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES), Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), would on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, hold the 2024/2025 Academic Session Orientation Programme for Batch B (Non-Agriculture) students, particularly those in Environmental Management and Toxicology (EMT), as well as Water Resources Management and Agrometeorology. The Orientation Programme is scheduled […]
FUNAAB Granted Approval to Commence Degree Programmes at FCAIB
The National Universities Commission (NUC), has granted approval to the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), to commence two new Full-Time Academic Programmes at the Federal College of Agriculture (FCAIB), Moor Plantation, Ibadan. This followed a successful Resource Verification exercise conducted by a panel of experts who assessed the adequacy of human and material resources […]
FUNAAB Selected for Investment in iDICE Project
By Emeka Oluka The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has been pre-selected to participate in the Investment in Digital and Creative Enterprises (iDICE) Project, an initiative of the Federal Government of Nigeria. The information was contained in a Letter of Notification sent to the University and signed by the Coordinator, Special Projects, Dr. Joshua […]
Another Milestone Achieved
FUNAAB Secures NUC Approval for New Academic Programmes at OYSCATECH By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Tofunmi Adebayo The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has received approval from the National Universities Commission (NUC) to commence seven new Academic Programmes at the Oyo State College of Agriculture and Technology (OYSCATECH), Igboora, an institution affiliated with FUNAAB. The […]
CIMCN Honours VC with Fellowship Award
… Begins 2-Day Capacity Building Training in FUNAAB By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Joy Adeyiga The Chartered Institute of Mentoring and Coaching Nigeria (CIMCN), today, February 4, 2025, during the Opening Ceremony of the 2-Day Capacity Building Training for Career Coaches and Mentors, honoured the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde with the prestigious Fellowship of the Institute […]
NUC Approves New Programmes for FUNAAB
By Olasunkanmi Olajide The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has received approval from the National Universities Commission (NUC) to establish new academic programmes following a successful Resource Verification visit last year. Panels of experts conducted the Resource Assessment to evaluate the availability of human and material resources required for the establishment of the proposed […]
FUNAAB Bursary Embraces Digital Innovation with Electronic Payment Voucher System
By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Femi Dansu The Bursary Department of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has introduced an Electronic Payment Voucher System to enhance efficiency, ensure seamless financial transactions, and improve service delivery for all stakeholders. The innovative system notifies recipients via email before payment is processed. Once payment is completed, an email […]
DVC, Development Tours FUNAAB Zoo Park, Inaugurates Mini Gazebo
As part of his ongoing tour of Departments, Directorates, Centres, and Units under his supervision, the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Development), Prof. Kola Adebayo, visited the FUNAAB Zoo Park, where he commissioned the newly constructed mini Gazebo. During the visit, Prof. Adebayo commended the Zoo Park’s growing online presence, its well-maintained environment, and the remarkable achievements recorded […]
DVC, Development, Commences Official Tour of Offices Under His Purview
The Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Development, Prof. Kola Adebayo, has commenced an official tour of Units, Centres, Directorates and Institutes, under his office, beginning with a visit to the Institute of Human Resources Development (INHURD), today, February 3, 2025. During the visit, he was received by the Director, INHURD, Prof. Sheriff Adewuyi, alongside staff members, as he […]
IFSERAR to Hold Seminar on Antimicrobial Resistance, Safe Food Production
By Adewole Oduwole The Institute of Food Security, Environmental Resources and Agricultural Research (IFSERAR) would on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, hold its monthly seminar at the IFSERAR Seminar Room, IFSERAR Building by 10 a.m. The February edition would feature Dr. Thaddeus Ariom, who would provide expert insights on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) and Safe Food Production—a […]