DITTECS Trains New Laboratory Personnel on Best Practices, Emerging Technologies
By Joy Adeyiga & Raymond Osemene The Directorate of Technologists and Technical Staff (DITTECS), Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), today, February 24, 2026, organised a One-Day Orientation programme for newly employed, upgraded and converted laboratory personnel as part of efforts to strengthen its technical workforce. Declaring the programme open, the Director, DITTECS, Dr. ‘Wunmi […]
FUNAAB Commences First Semester Examinations for Part-Time Degree Programme
The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has commenced the First Semester Examinations for the 2025/2026 Academic Session under its Part-Time Degree Programme. The examinations, which began today, February 21, 2026, would run till Saturday, March 14, 2026. According to the Coordinator of the Part-Time Degree Programme, Dr. Enovwo Odjegba, the examinations are scheduled to […]
FUNAAB Odeda Farmers Cooperative Receives Federal Empowerment
The FUNAAB Odeda Farmers Cooperative Multipurpose Society Limited has received empowerment support from the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (FMAFS) to enhance agricultural productivity and strengthen the capacity of its members. Items presented to the Cooperative include a power tiller, water pump, knapsack sprayers, fertilizer, pepper and tomato seeds, a grinding machine, planter, […]
“Get Your Degree First, Then Chase Your Passion” — VC Charges FUNAAB’s 27th NUGA Contingent
… As 50+ Athletes Honoured at a Special Recognition Ceremony By Olasunkanmi Olajide The Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, has urged student-athletes to prioritise their academic pursuits while nurturing their sporting talents, declaring that a university education remains the foundation for lasting success. He gave the charge at […]
FUNAAB Hosts DIGISOL Workshop on Digital Tools for Agricultural Extension
By Femi Dansu The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has commenced a Two-Day Capacity-Building Workshop under the DIGISOL Project, aimed at strengthening agricultural extension services through digital innovation. The workshop, which began today, February 19, 2026, brought together agricultural officers, ICT experts, policymakers, and other stakeholders to explore the deployment of digital tools for […]
COLPLANT Holds Maiden Lecture Series on Academic Leadership, Followership
By Durodola Makinde and Femi Dansu The College of Plant Science and Crop Production (COLPLANT), today, February 18, 2026, hosted its maiden Lecture Series, marking a historic milestone in the College’s academic journey. The event, themed “Complexities of Academic Leadership and Followership: Nexus for Success,” brought together staff, students, and distinguished guests for an engaging […]
FUNAAB Drives Global Push for Women’s Inclusion in Science
By Olasunkanmi Olajide, Joy Adeyiga & Raymond Osemene As a leading institution advancing agricultural innovation and scientific excellence on the African continent, the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has reinforced its global leadership by hosting the 2026 edition of the Global Women’s Breakfast (GWB), a worldwide initiative championing gender equity and collaboration in science. […]
VC Tasks New Academic Staff on Innovation, Integrity
By Emeka Oluka & Olaoye Oyewole The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, has urged newly employed Academic Staff of the University to embrace innovation and recognise time as a critical asset in their career progression. The Vice-Chancellor gave the charge during a One-Day Workshop organised by the Directorate of Research, Innovations and Partnerships (DRIP) for newly […]
FUNAAB Sets Pace with First University-Based Driving School in Nigeria
By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Raymond Osemene The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has broken new ground with the commissioning of a modern Driving School established by its Alumni Association, a first-of-its-kind initiative among Nigerian universities. Commissioned today, February 11, 2026, the project was described as a strategic intervention aimed at strengthening road safety culture […]
FUNAAB, Inqaba Biotec Host Maiden Biotech Quiz
By Femi Dansu The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), in partnership with Inqaba Biotec, on February 2, 2026, launched the maiden edition of the week-long FUNAAB Biotechnology Education Quiz Challenge 2026, underscoring the University’s commitment to innovation-driven science education, youth capacity development and academic excellence. Declaring the competition open, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, […]
Top Investment Banker, Aig-Imoukhuede Urges Nigeria to Reimagine Agriculture as the Engine of the Future of Work
… As FUNAAB Holds 33rd Convocation Lecture By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Femi Dansu Nigeria’s pathway to sustainable jobs, inclusive growth and long-term national resilience lies not in fear of automation, but in the deliberate reinvention of agriculture as a coordinated, system-driven engine of work. This was the central argument advanced by a world renowned banker, […]
Pro-Chancellor Leads Commissioning of Landmark Projects
… As FUNAAB Reinforces Its Status as Nigeria’s Bastion of Quality Leadership By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Joy Adeyiga The Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), HRM, Oba Rasheed Ayotunde Olabomi, Odundun IV, on January 30, 2026, restated the Governing Council’s unwavering commitment to purposeful leadership and […]