“We Are Bringing in More Partners to Develop Our System” — VC

Representative of the Vice-Chancellor and the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Development, Prof. Olawale Dairo addressing guests and students at the event Credit: Gbolahan Lawal

… As NOLAP Celebrates Second Anniversary of Partnership with FUNAAB By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Bolanle Olawepo The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, has reiterated the University’s openness to strategic partnerships that strengthen its agricultural systems and drive national development. Represented by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Development), Prof. Olawale Dairo, the Vice-Chancellor made this known during the celebration […]

FUNAAMAA Awards Scholarships to Indigent Muslim Students

Representative of the BoT Chairman and the President, FUNAAMAA, Prof. Mutiu Busari addressing the beneficiaries at the University Mosque Credit: Olaoye Oyewole

By Olaoye Oyewole & Lanre Olabode The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta Muslim Alumni Association (FUNAAMAA) has awarded scholarships to indigent Muslim students of the University, as part of efforts to cushion the effects of the current economic challenges and support their academic pursuits. Speaking at the event, the Chairman, Board of Trustees (BoT), Prof. […]

FUNAABites Blaze Trail in Campus Enterprise as Student Union Launches ‘Hustle Carnival’

Budding entrepreneurs displaying their wares for sale at the Hustle Carnival Credit: Tofunmi Adebayo

By Olasunkanmi Olajide, Ridwan Sulaiman & Bode Olanrewaju The entrepreneurial drive of Nigerian youth was on full display, on November 5, 2025, at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), as the institution’s Student Union Government (FUNAABSU) unveiled the maiden edition of the FUNAAB Hustle Carnival, a colourful festival celebrating creativity, innovation, and campus-based enterprise. […]

“Giving Back Is Our Culture at FUNAAB”—VC

Representative of the Vice-Chancellor and the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Development, Prof. Olawale Dairo admonishing the beneficiaries at the event Credit: Gbolahan Lawal

… As FUNAAB Alumni USA, Kind Heart Foundation Sponsor ₦14m Intervention for Indigent Students By Femi Dansu The Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, has reaffirmed that the culture of giving back and supporting student success remained one of the University’s strongest traditions, as the FUNAAB Alumni Association, USA […]

Prof. Awokola Donates Books, Journals to Nimbe Adedipe Library

Representative of the Vice-Chancellor and the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Development, Prof. Olawale Dairo commending Prof. Awokola's philanthropic gesture at the event Credit: Gbolahan Lawal

By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Femi Dansu In a remarkable gesture of academic generosity and enduring loyalty to the University, Prof. Olufiropo Samson Awokola has donated a collection of valuable books and journals to the Nimbe Adedipe Library. The presentation ceremony, hosted today, November 5, 2025, in the Library and anchored by the Department of Civil […]

40 FUNAAB Staff Benefit as BOI Kicks Off TISSF Loan Disbursement

By Tofunmi Adebayo 40 members of staff of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) have emerged among the first batch of beneficiaries as the Bank of Industry (BOI) commences the disbursement of loans under the Tertiary Institutions’ Small and Medium Scale Enterprises Support Fund (TISSF), an initiative of the Federal Government of Nigeria aimed […]

FUNAAB Deepens Commitment to Entrepreneurship, Partners 720Degree Innovation Hub

Representative of the Vice-Chancellor and the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Development, Prof. Olawale Dairo welcoming the 720Degree Innovation Hub Team alongside the Director, CENTS, Prof. Emily Ayo-John and others Credit: Tofunmi Adebayo

By Joy Adeyiga The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), has reiterated its dedication to promoting entrepreneurship, self-reliance, and innovation among students through strategic partnerships and capacity-building initiatives. Speaking during a courtesy visit by representatives of the 720Degree Innovation Hub, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, represented by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Development), Prof. Olawale Dairo, restated […]

NSPRI Boss Rallies Alumni, Private Sector for Sustainable University Development

ED, NSPRI, Prof. Lateef Sanni, addressing guests during the commissioning ceremony, with the donated female horse stationed nearby Credit: Gbolahan Lawal

… As FUNAAB Commissions Revitalised Zoo Park Museum By Joy Adeyiga & Bolanle Olawepo The Executive Director of the Nigerian Stored Products Research Institute (NSPRI), Ilorin, Prof. Lateef Sanni, has called on alumni, philanthropists, and the private sector to support tertiary institutions in achieving sustainable development. He made the call during the commissioning of the […]

Jubaili Agrotec Partners FUNAAB, Sensitises Students on Modern Seed Planting Techniques

Representative of the Vice-Chancellor and the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Development, Prof. Olawale Dairo receiving the donated seeds from Jubaili Agrotec

By Femi Dansu & Ridwan Sulaiman The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), has partnered with Jubaili Agrotec Limited to educate and sensitise students on modern seed planting techniques and sustainable agricultural practices. The interactive session, held at the Centre for Community-Based Farming Scheme (COBFAS), brought together members of the University Management, staff, and students […]

FUNAAB Scholars Join Elite List of World’s Top 2% Scientists

Dr. Adewale Taiwo

The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Nigeria, has once again earned global recognition for its outstanding research culture and academic excellence as two of its eminent scholars, Dr. Adewale Taiwo of the Department of Environmental Management and Toxicology (EMT), College of Environmental Resources Management (COLERM), and Dr. Emmanuel Oke of the Department of Animal […]

COLENG Inducts 2024/2025 Graduating Engineers into NSE

Representative of the Vice-Chancellor and the former Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Development, Prof. Kola Adebayo presenting the VC's Address at the ceremony Credit: Gbolahan Lawal

… As Experts Urge Inductees to Bridge the Gap Between Campus, Workplace By Bolanle Olawepo The College of Engineering (COLENG), Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), in collaboration with the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), today, October 30, 2025, formally inducted the graduating students of the 2024/2025 Academic Session as Graduate Members of the Nigerian […]

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