FUNAAB Matriculates 235 New Part-Time Degree Students
By Emeka Oluka & Olaoye Oyewole The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), on April 22, 2025, formally welcomed 235 new students into its Part-Time Degree Programme (PTDP) for the 2024/2025 Academic Session through a combined Orientation and Matriculation Ceremony. Speaking at the event, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, who was represented by the Deputy […]
Call for Applications: 2025 Academic Staff Training and Development Grants
By Adewole Oduwole The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) is inviting applications for its 2025 Academic Staff Training and Development (AST&D) Grants. The initiative is designed to support the academic advancement of staff members in Nigerian higher education institutions, including those in academic, technical, and technological fields. According to a memo signed by the Director […]
FUNAAB-WAFROEX Holds Beekeeping Training for 160 Students
By Tofunmi Adebayo The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), in collaboration with WAFROEX, a leading multinational apiculture and agro-allied organisation powered by Goldswarm, have successfully conducted an introductory training on beekeeping for 160 FUNAAB students. Held today, April 9, 2025, at the Green Chamber, the event was tagged “Introductory Training on Beekeeping and Apiculture […]
FUNAAB VC Conducts Strategic Facility Tour with FUMMSA Governing Council
By Tofunmi Adebayo The Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, today, April 11, 2025, led members of the Governing Council of the Federal University of Medicine and Medical Sciences, Abeokuta (FUMMSA), on a strategic tour of key facilities within FUNAAB. The tour, designed to showcase the University’s infrastructural, academic, […]
Presidential Aide Urges FUNAABites to Envision Themselves as Future Leaders
By Olaoye Oyewole An illustrious alumna of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) and Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Citizenship and Leadership, Hon. Rinsola Abiola, has charged FUNAAB students to remain focused and envision themselves as tomorrow’s leaders. Hon. Abiola made this call during the 3rd Edition of the Post-University […]
Green Money Project Berths in FUNAAB
… Becomes First Institution to Receive the Presidential Green Money Project By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Joy Adeyiga The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has become the first Institution in Southwest Nigeria to receive the Green Money Project, a strategic Presidential Initiative aimed at transforming Nigeria’s agricultural landscape through youth empowerment, innovative farming techniques, value-chain […]
VC Pays Inspection Visit to FUNAAB Zoo Ahead of Elephant Arrival
…Reaffirms Commitment to Infrastructure, Welfare and Eco-Tourism In anticipation of a landmark addition to its animal population, the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) Zoological Park played host to a landmark event on April 5, 2025, as the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, undertook an extensive inspection tour of the Zoological Park’s 62-hectare expansive landmass. The […]
COLPHYS Celebrates a Decade of Excellence, Impact
The College of Physical Sciences (COLPHYS), Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), on April 5, 2025, rolled out the drums to celebrate its 10th Anniversary, marking a decade of academic excellence, innovation, and national relevance. With the theme, “Celebrating a Decade of Excellence,” the milestone event highlighted the College’s transformational journey and its aspirations for […]
FUNAAB to Host Introductory Training on Beekeeping, Apiculture Value Chain on Wednesday
In a bid to promote sustainable agriculture and entrepreneurship, the WAFROEX-FUNAAB Beekeeping Academy, in partnership with GoldSwarm, is set to host a comprehensive One-Day Introductory Course in Apiculture and Beekeeping Value Chain Fundamentals at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB). Scheduled for Wednesday, April 9, 2025, the training would take place from 9:00 a.m. […]
FUNAAB Expands Partnership with DOIT Services to Equip 4,500 Final-Year Students with Career-Readiness Skills
By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Tofunmi Adebayo In a strategic move to enhance the employability of its final-year students, the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has strengthened its partnership with DOIT Services, in collaboration with Jobberman and the MasterCard Foundation, to facilitate a comprehensive career-readiness training programme. Previously exclusive to female students, the initiative has […]
FUNAAB Commissions NSPRI Post-Harvest Hub to Enhance Food Security
By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Joy Adeyiga Building on its commitment to agricultural revitalisation through strategic collaborations, the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has taken another significant step forward, today, April 2, 2025, as the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, commissioned the Nigerian Stored Products Research Institute (NSPRI) Post-Harvest Hub, a landmark initiative aimed at enhancing […]
FUNAAB Selected as a Tenable University for TSAS Local Scholarship Scheme
The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has been named among the tenable institutions for the 2025 TETFund Scholarship for Academic Staff (TSAS) under the specialised Universities of Agriculture category. In a circular from the Executive Secretary of TETFund, Arc. Sonny S.T. Echono, FUNAAB was approved for postgraduate training in Agriculture, Engineering and Technology, Sciences, […]