Pure and Applied Botany Department Celebrates International Plant Appreciation Day
By Olaoye Oyewole & Tayo Onayemi The Department of Pure and Applied Botany, College of Biosciences (COLBIOS), Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), today, April 13, 2026, joined the global community to commemorate this year’s International Plant Appreciation Day, with a renewed call for sustainable plant conservation and awareness. Speaking at the event, the Dean […]
From Campus Prototype to Global Stage: FUNAABite Takes Homegrown Agricultural Innovation to Germany
In a quiet corner of southwestern Nigeria, at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, a final-year Engineering Student has begun to redraw the map of possibilities for sustainable agriculture. Mr. Adeboye Oluwagbemiga, a 500-level student in the Department of Agricultural and Bio-Resources Engineering, College of Engineering (COLENG), FUNAAB, is not just preparing to graduate, he […]
FUNAAB Alumnus Endows Students with N2m
… As COLBIOS Holds 4th Biosciences Conference By Emeka Oluka & Joy Adeyiga An alumnus of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Prof. Monsuru Adeleke, has endowed the College of Biosciences (COLBIOS), with the sum of N2 Million to support outstanding and financially-disadvantaged students in the College. Prof. Adeleke, who is currently the Deputy […]
FUNAAB Hosts DIGISOL Workshop to Advance Climate Finance for Small-Scale Agro Enterprises
By Femi Dansu The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), has reiterated the pivotal role of small-scale agro enterprises in enhancing food security, sustaining rural livelihoods, and driving inclusive economic growth, while stressing the urgent need to strengthen their resilience to the impacts of climate change. This was underscored at the Opening Session of the […]
Don Seeks Law on Recycling Non-Biodegradable Waste for Construction
… As FUNAAB Holds 107th Inaugural Lecture By Olasunkanmi Olajide, Emeka Oluka & Joy Adeyiga A Professor of Civil Engineering Structures, Department of Civil Engineering, College of Engineering (COLENG), at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Prof. Joseph Akinyele, on November 19, 2025, called on the Federal Government to enact urgent legislation mandating the […]
FUNAAB Leads Global Dialogue on AI-Driven Regenerative Agriculture
… As it Hosts 2025 Humboldt Kolleg Scientific Conference By Olaoye Oyewole & Joy Adeyiga The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Africa’s best University of Agriculture and ranked 7th globally, has once again demonstrated its leadership in agricultural research and innovation as it hosted the opening session of the 2025 Humboldt Kolleg Scientific Conference, […]
FUNAAB Partners Polaris Bank, NCF, ATCN to Plant 3,000 Trees on Campus
By Raymond Osemene The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), has strengthened its drive towards environmental sustainability with the donation and planting of 3,000 trees on campus by Polaris Bank and the Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF), in collaboration with the American Tower Corporation Nigeria (ATCN). The exercise took place today, August 18, 2025. Speaking at […]
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 […]
COLERM Holds Maiden Leadership Lecture Series
… As Prof. Adeofun Advocates Creation of Remote Sensing, GIS Department By Raymond Osemene The College of Environmental Resources Management (COLERM), Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), today, May 14, 2025, held its maiden Leadership Lecture Series, themed “Remote Sensing: The Third Eye Observing our Environment.” The lecture was delivered by the former Deputy Vice-Chancellor […]
🌦️ CLIMATE FORECAST FOR FUNAAB & ENVIRONS 🌿📅 Issued by: IFSERAR Early Warning System & Geospatial Lab (Source: NOAA NCEP)
🗓️ Weekly Weather Outlook (May 5- May 11, 2025) 🌧️ Total Predicted Rainfall: 5-10mm 📅 Rainy Days: Wednesday and Thursday (2 days) 🌤️ Dry Intervals: Expected for the rest of the week 🌾 Farmers’ Advisory This week’s low rainfall (5–10mm) will not be sufficient for planting; delay planting until a more consistent rainy pattern is […]
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 […]
🌦️ THE WEATHER FORECAST FOR FUNAAB & ENVIRONS 🌿📅 Issued by: IFSERAR Early Warning System & Geospatial Lab(Source: NOAA NCEP)
🗓️ Weekly Weather Outlook (April 21 – April 27, 2025) 🌧️ Total Predicted Rainfall: 0–5 mm🌦️ Rainy Days: 2 days (Friday & Sunday)🌤️ Dry Intervals: Very low possibility of rainfall from Monday to Thursday; mostly sunny and hot 📌 General Outlook :This week remains predominantly dry with a very low chance of rainfall from Monday […]