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 […]
COLERM Holds Maiden Conference, Honours Retired Professors
By Raymond Osemene The College of Environmental Resources Management (COLERM), today, April 27, 2026, held the opening ceremony of its maiden Annual Conference themed “Transdisciplinary Resources Management for Sustainable Environmental Resilience in Emerging Economies.” The event, held at the Red Chamber, attracted Academic staff, policymakers, and key stakeholders, providing a robust platform for knowledge exchange […]
FUNIS Shines in 2026 UTME with Exceptional Results
By Olasunkanmi Olajide The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta International School (FUNIS), has once again demonstrated its steady commitment to academic excellence, as its students recorded outstanding performances in the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). In a remarkable display of brilliance and academic preparedness, 10 students making 23% of the total students who took […]
COLPLANT Holds Seminar on Postgraduate Success Blueprint
By Raymond Osemene The College of Plant Science and Crop Production (COLPLANT), has hosted the 14th edition of its College Seminar Series, aimed at equipping postgraduate students with essential tools for academic excellence. The seminar, held on April 22, 2026, at the College Seminar Room, was themed “The Complete Postgraduate Blueprint: Research, Writing and Presentation,” […]
Don Calls for Bold Strategies to Combat Parasitic Diseases in Nigeria
… As FUNAAB Holds 113th Inaugural Lecture By Femi Dansu A distinguished expert in Public Health Parasitology and Epidemiology at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Prof. Sam Olufemi Sam-Wobo, has called for bold, innovative, and compassionate strategies to combat parasitic diseases in Nigeria and worldwide. Delivering the University’s 113th Inaugural Lecture titled “As […]
FUNAAB Welcomes NUC Panels for Resource Assessment of New Proposed Programmes
By Joy Adeyiga, Raymond Osemene & Patrick Erinoso The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), today, April 20, 2026, received six verification panels from the National Universities Commission (NUC), for the resource assessment of its proposed academic programmes, as part of efforts to secure final approval. The programmes under review include Geophysics, Water Sanitation and […]
Prof. Onashoga Leads FUNAAB’s Landmark Cybersecurity Drive, Unveils CyberTitans Initiative
The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), has taken a bold step towards strengthening digital safety and awareness, as the University Community played host to the maiden edition of a Campus-wide Cybersecurity Awareness Initiative (CAI), spearheaded by renowned cybersecurity expert, Prof. Adebukola Onashoga. Held on April 15 and 16, 2026, the impactful two-day programme culminated […]
AMREC Holds Staff Training on Work Ethics, Institutional Mandate
By Olaoye Oyewole & Tayo Onayemi The Agricultural Media Resources and Extension Centre (AMREC), Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), today, April 15, 2026, organised a staff development training series to strengthen professionalism, institutional awareness, and service delivery among its personnel. The training, themed “AMREC Overview and Job Ethics,” brought together staff of the Centre […]
FUNAAB Holds Workshop on Robotic Ranching to Boost Cattle Production
By Raymond Osemene The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), today, April 15, 2026, organised a workshop focused on advancing cattle production in Nigeria through robotic ranching systems and intelligent feeding technologies. The workshop, sponsored by the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), National Research Fund (NRF), was held at the Centre of Excellence in Agricultural […]
FUNAAB’s 112th Inaugural Lecture: Don Urges FG to Exploit Rare Earth Deposits in Lagos, Ogun
By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Joy Adeyiga An Environmental Geology and Geochemistry expert from the Department of Geology, College of Environmental Resources Management (COLERM), Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Prof. Adewole Gbadebo, has called on the Federal Government to harness the high concentrations of heavy Rare Earth Elements (REEs) discovered in Lagos and Ogun States […]
NSPRI Boss Charges IFSERAR on Innovation, Research Commercialisation for National Impact
By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Raymond Osemene The Executive Director of the Nigerian Stored Products Research Institute (NSPRI), Prof. Lateef Sanni, has stressed the critical role of creativity and innovation in addressing complex national challenges, particularly in agriculture, health, and technology. Prof. Sanni made this known while delivering the first keynote lecture titled “World Class Research […]
VC Charges Participating Teams to Uphold Fair Play
… As FUNAAB Kicks Off 2026 Intercollegiate Sports, VC’s Cup Competition By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Tayo Onayemi The Vice-Chancellor, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, has charged student footballers to uphold the spirit of fair play and sportsmanship as the University officially flagged off the 2026 Intercollegiate Sports/Vice-Chancellor’s Cup Competition. Declaring the […]