Namibia’s Former First Lady Challenges African Universities to Shape the Continent’s Future Workforce
… As She Leads a High-Powered Delegation on Strategic Visit to FUNAAB By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Femi Dansu In a significant demonstration of Africa’s growing commitment to cross-border collaboration in education, leadership, and sustainable development, Her Excellency, Madame Monica Hage Geingos, the 3rd First Lady of Namibia and founder of the One Economy Foundation, has […]
FUNAAB Welcomes Three Liberian Scholars Under Strategic Agricultural Partnership
The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has welcomed three scholars from Liberia as part of a landmark tripartite collaboration aimed at strengthening agricultural development and Soil Science expertise in West Africa. The initiative, which involves FUNAAB, the Government of Liberia, and the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), was designed to build a new […]
FUNAABites Drive Africa’s Agritech Innovation Push at Nigeria’s Premier Tech Summit
The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), has once again reinforced its growing reputation as a leading innovation hub in Africa following the successful hosting of G-SPARK Summit 1.0, a student-led technology gathering that brought together innovators, researchers, global tech stakeholders, and policymakers to explore the future of agriculture and Artificial Intelligence. In a Press […]
FUNAAB, HAIDA Agric Firm Poised for Strategic Collaboration
By Olasunkanmi Olajide The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) is set to collaborate with HAIDA Agricultural and Technology Nigeria Limited in the areas of students’ internship, scholarship opportunities, and agricultural training programmes aimed at enhancing modern farming practices and technology transfer. Speaking during a meeting between the University Management and representatives of the company, […]
FUNAAB Students Shine as Ultimate Agri-Contest 2.0, Uncovers Young Agricultural Innovators
By Femi Dansu The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), today, May 15, 2026, hosted the presentation of winners of the Ultimate Agri-Contest 2.0, a youth-driven agricultural initiative aimed at identifying, empowering, and promoting young agriculturists with innovative ideas capable of transforming agriculture and agribusiness in Nigeria. Speaking at the event, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde […]
HSM Fashion Show Celebrates Cultural Heritage, Creativity
By Raymond Osemene The Department of Home Science and Management (HSM), Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), today, May 13, 2026, staged a colourful and intellectually engaging fashion show that celebrated creativity, cultural heritage, and innovation in fashion and textile design. The event, themed “Heritage of the Culture: A Bridal and Owambe Runway Experience Celebrating […]
COLAMRUD Holds Workshop on Research Ethics Policy Implementation
By Femi Dansu The College of Agricultural Management and Rural Development (COLAMRUD), today, May 12, 2026, held a workshop on research ethics policy implementation titled, “Stepping Down FUNAAB Research Ethics Policy into the COLAMRUD Framework.” The workshop, held at the COLAMRUD Board Room, brought together members of the University Research Ethics Committee, Resource persons, Heads […]
BUDLEIN, Nimbe Adedipe Library Train Over 100 School Librarians in Ogun State
The Budding Leaders Empowerment Initiative (BUDLEIN), in collaboration with the Nimbe Adedipe Library, recently organised a capacity-building training programme for school librarians and teacher-librarians across Ogun State. Speaking at the event, the University Librarian, Prof. Abayomi Owolabi, emphasised the critical role of functional school libraries in fostering a strong reading culture among pupils. He urged […]
COLPHYS Holds Research Ethics Step-Down Workshop
The College of Physical Sciences (COLPHYS), recently organised a Research Ethics Step-Down Workshop aimed at strengthening ethical standards in research conduct and academic publications. The workshop featured notable Resource Persons, including Prof. Isaiah Adejumobi, representing the University Research Ethics Committee (UREC), alongside Prof. Amidu Mustapha and Prof. Caroline Akinremi. During the workshop, participants were enlightened […]
VC Visits CENTS as Entrepreneurial Training Concludes on May 6
By Femi Dansu The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, today, April 29, 2026, paid a working visit to the Centre for Entrepreneurial Studies (CENTS), where he engaged with 200-Level students undergoing entrepreneurial training, as the programme approaches its conclusion on May 6, 2026. Addressing the students during the visit, the Vice-Chancellor urged them to take full […]
COLENG Kicks Off 2026 International Conference on Sustainable Engineering
By Raymond Osemene The College of Engineering (COLENG), Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), today, April 28, 2026, commenced its annual international conference with a compelling focus on “Sustainable Engineering in the Era of Digital and Green Transformation.” The opening session, held at the Red Chamber, drew a diverse audience of Academic staff, policymakers, and […]
Nigeria Charts New Economic Path with Livestock Development
… As FUNAAB Alumni Association Holds 28th Global Convention, 27th Annual Lecture Series Nigeria’s push to reposition its economy beyond oil gained renewed momentum, today, May 2, 2026, as policymakers, industry leaders, and the global alumni of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), converged on its campus for a landmark gathering that spotlighted livestock […]