GRADUATE AGRIPRENEURSHIP PROGRAMME – PHASE V
In the year 2022, the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta entered into a partner Service Agreement with the British American Tobacco Nigerian Foundation (BATNF) for a Graduate Agripreneurship programme funded by BATNF. So far, 16 (Sixteen) agripreneurs have been selected (for Phases I, II, III and IV) to participate in the programme and were given […]
VC Calls for Deepened Collaboration with ICAN
… As Abeokuta District Top Officials Pay Courtesy Visit to FUNAAB By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Femi Dansu The Vice-Chancellor, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, has called for deeper collaboration between the University and the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), particularly in strengthening professional training for students. Prof. Kehinde made […]
CENTS Director Meets Skill Leaders, Reaffirms Commitment to Strengthening Entrepreneurship Training
The Director of the Centre for Entrepreneurial Studies (CENTS), Prof. Sakiru Akinbode held an interactive meeting with Skill Leaders and Facilitators of the Centre as part of efforts to strengthen the operations and activities of the Centre. The meeting, which took place on March 5, 2026, at the CENTS Board Room, provided a platform for […]
FUNAAB Signs MoU With Swedish Institution to Boost International Collaboration
By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Raymond Osemene Following the visit of scholars from Blekinge Institute of Technology, Sweden, to the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) last week, the University, today, March 5, 2026, signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), to strengthen international academic collaboration and expand opportunities for teaching, research, academic exchange. The agreement […]
FUNAAB, Agri-Tech Firm Partner to Drive Agricultural Innovation
By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Raymond Osemene The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Agri-Tech practitioners to strengthen collaboration aimed at promoting agricultural innovation, research, and national food security. The MoU was formalised during a meeting held today, March 5, 2026, where the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, expressed […]
FUNAAB Expands Global Footprint with Strategic MoU with Swedish Institution
By Femi Dansu The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has strengthened its internationalisation drive with the Blekinge Institute of Technology (BTH), Karlskrona, Sweden. This agreement was reached by the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, with the President of BTH, Prof. Henric Johnson, who was represented by the Institution’s Country Director, Prof. Kayode Adekunle. The agreement […]
Prof. Fakoya Delivers FUNAAB’s 110th Inaugural Lecture
… Launches ₦1 Million Prize for Best Farm Practical Year Student By Emeka Oluka & Joy Adeyiga Prof. Emmanuel Fakoya, a distinguished expert in Agricultural Extension and Rural Development at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), has announced the establishment of a ₦1 million annual prize to reward the University’s Best Farm Practical Year […]
Don Urges FG to Resuscitate Ajaokuta Steel Complex
… As FUNAAB Holds 109th Inaugural Lecture By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Femi Dansu A leading Corrosion and Materials Engineering expert, Prof. Olayide Adetunji of the Department of Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering (COLENG), Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, has called on the Federal Government to urgently revive the long-dormant Ajaokuta Steel Complex, describing it as […]
AGRECOFARM Begins 3-Day Vocational Training on Agroecology, Sustainable Food Production
By Joy Adeyiga & Raymond Osemene The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), through its AGRECOFARM, has commenced a 3-Day vocational education training workshop on agroecology and sustainable food production. The programme, which brought together farmers, students, extension agents, agribusiness operators and other stakeholders across the agricultural value chain, began today, Wednesday, February 25, 2026. […]
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 […]
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 […]