River Bank Tech Trains 250 FUNAABites in Data Analysis, Product Design
By Femi Dansu In a bid to equip students of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) with essential 21st-century skills, River Bank Technologies and Engineering Services Ltd. has trained 250 students in Data Analysis and Product Design, as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative. The intensive Five-Day Training focused on AutoCAD-based product […]
FUNAAB Staff School Gets Aesthetic Facelift
… A Testament to Visionary Leadership, Commitment to Quality Education By Olasunkanmi Olajide, Emeka Oluka & Femi Dansu The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) Staff School has taken a giant leap in infrastructural excellence, proudly unveiling a refreshing new look that reflects the visionary leadership of the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde. The recently completed […]
FUNAAB’s 103rd Inaugural Lecture:
Don Calls for Adoption of Portable Screenhouses for Household Farming in Nigeria Byline: Olasunkanmi Olajide & Femi Dansu VO: Chienye Egwuonwu Credit: Olatoye Sanusi
FUNAAB Mourns the Loss of Mrs Olabisi Adeyemi
The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) announces with deep sorrow the passing of Mrs. Olabisi Rachel Adeyemi, a Chief Accountant in the Bursary Department. The sad event occurred on May 14, 2025. The University Administration extends its heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family, the Bursary Department, and the entire University Community over this irreparable […]
VC Commissions Samsung Sales Outlet on Campus
By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Raymond Osemene In a move aimed at enhancing access to authentic digital technology within the University environment, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, today, May 7, 2025, commissioned a Samsung Sales Outlet on campus. The initiative, borne out of a strategic partnership, seeks to provide members of the University Community with convenient […]
FUNAAB VC Backs Strategic Partnership with Taylor & Francis Group
By Tofunmi Adebayo & Aduragbemi Oke The Vice-Chancellor, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, has once again expressed the University’s strong interest in forging strategic academic partnerships that would enhance FUNAAB’s global visibility and research output. This commitment was made clear today, May 6, 2025, during a Courtesy Visit to the Vice-Chancellor […]
FUNAAB, Alumni Eye Strategic Partnership to Develop Farm Resort on Campus
…As Council’s Strategic Retreat Enters Day 3 By Olasunkanmi Olajide The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), in collaboration with its Alumni Association, is exploring the possibility of establishing a multi-million Naira Farm Resort on campus. The proposed initiative was being conceived to boost edu-tourism, enhance nature activities, increase Internally Generated Revenue (IGR), and encourage […]
🌦️ THE WEATHER FORECAST FOR FUNAAB & ENVIRONS 🌿📅 Issued by: IFSERAR Early Warning System & Geospatial Lab(Source: NOAA NCEP)
🗓️ Weekly Weather Outlook (April 28 – May 4, 2025) 🌧️ Total Predicted Rainfall: 30-40mm🌦️ Rainy Days: 4-5 days (Tuesday to Saturday)🌤️ Dry Intervals: Brief sunny periods mainly on Sunday and Monday 🌾 Farmers’ Advisory Based on Weather Forecast 🌾 ✅ Increased rainfall expected — farmers should continue land preparation and begin planting of early-season […]
Governing Council Holds Strategic Retreat to Reposition FUNAAB for Future Growth
By Olasunkanmi Olajide The Governing Council of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), led by the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman, His Royal Majesty, Oba Rasheed Ayotunde Olabomi, Odundun IV, Asoludero, the Aragbiji of Iragbiji Land, has commenced a Strategic Retreat at the La Campagne Tropicana Beach Resort, Lagos. Themed “Strategic Growth, Innovation, and Partnership,” the […]
Golden Penny Pasta Campus Tour Lights Up FUNAAB!
Learning never stops… and neither does the fun! The much-anticipated Golden Penny Pasta Campus Tour made a thrilling stop at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), bringing with it a vibrant mix of culinary excitement, entertainment, and unforgettable campus vibes. Held from April 24 to 25, 2025, at the Iyalode Tinubu (IYAT) Hostel Lawn, […]
FUNAAB-DIGISOL Champions Digital Financial Literacy for Farmers to Combat Climate Change
By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Joy Adeyiga In a bid to revolutionise agricultural practices and bolster climate resilience among farmers, the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), today, April 24, 2025, hosted a One-Day Training Workshop under its DIGISOL Project. Themed “Digital Financial Solutions Training for Farmers, Cooperatives, and Local Authorities for Sustainable Agriculture to Adapt […]
Prof. Atayese Emerges as FUNAAB’s New Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Development
The Senate of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), at its 230th Statutory Meeting, held today, April 24, 2025, elected Prof. Mufutau Atayese as the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Development). A seasoned academic from the Department of Plant Physiology and Crop Production (PPCP), College of Plant Science and Crop Production (COLPLANT), Prof. Atayese would serve a […]