FUNAAB’s 98th Inaugural Lecture:
Finally! Goats Gain an Advocate in FUNAAB Don By Emeka Oluka & Femi Dansu Goat, an animal that has been tagged stubbornly by many can now heave a sigh of relief as it can now boast of an Advocate in the person of Prof. James Daramola, an expert in Reproductive Physiology from the Department of […]
Registrar Embarks on Familiarisation Tour Across Colleges, Centres to Enhance Administrative Effectiveness
The Registrar, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Dr. Titus Adeniyi, has embarked on a familiarisation tour of the University’s Colleges, Centres, and Units to foster stronger administrative effectiveness, relationships and deepen his understanding of the University’s diverse academic and operational structures. During the tour, Dr. Adeniyi engaged with Deans, Directors, Heads of Departments, College/Administrative […]
Teach For Nigeria Visits FUNAAB
… Explores MoU for Stronger Collaboration Teach For Nigeria (TFN), a non-profit organisation focused on developing a movement of leaders across the nation who are committed to ending educational inequity, visited the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) on Friday, February 21, 2025, signalling its readiness to formalise a partnership with the University through a […]
FUNAAB Finalises Admission Plans for Degree Programmes with OYSCATECH, FCAIB
As part of efforts to ensure a seamless admission process for its newly approved Degree Programmes in affiliation with Oyo State College of Agriculture and Technology (OYSCATECH), Igboora, and the Federal College of Agriculture, Ibadan (FCAIB), the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has intensified engagements with key stakeholders. A delegation led by the Deputy […]
Pioneer UL Delivers NAL Eminent Personality Lecture
… Calls on Librarians to Harness the Advantages of AI By Emeka Oluka and Joy Adeyiga “With the advent of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Nigerian libraries have the potential to significantly enhance their services through improved Information Management and User Engagement.” This was the submission of Dr. Taofik Salisu, the Pioneer University Librarian, Federal University of […]
GRADUATE AGRIPRENEURSHIP PROGRAMME – PHASE IV
In the year 2022, the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta entered into a partner Service Agreement with the British American Tobacco Nigerian Foundation (BATN, Foundation) for a Graduate Agripreneurship programme funded by BATNF. So far, 10 (TEN) agripreneurs have been selected (for phase I and II and III) to participate in the programme and were […]
FUNIS Shines at ‘Engineering & You’ STEM Competition
The maiden edition of ‘Engineering & You’, a Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Quiz Competition, has concluded with the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta International School (FUNIS) securing an impressive second-place finish. Sponsored by Prince (Engr.) Yemisi Shyllon, FNSE, in collaboration with the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), Abeokuta Branch, the competition was designed […]
SIWES Organises Orientation Programme for 2024/2025 Batch B Students
By Raymond Osemene The Students Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES) of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has organised an Orientation Programme for Batch B students of the 2024/2025 Academic Session in preparation for their upcoming Industrial Training. The Batch B students were from Non-Agriculture related Colleges, that were the College of Environmental Resources […]
FUNIS Celebrates Kehinde Daniel Oluwatimilehin as “One Day Principal”
By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Femi Dansu In recognition of outstanding academic excellence and to encourage scholastic distinction, the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta International School (FUNIS) has honoured Master Kehinde Daniel Oluwatimilehin as the “One Day Principal” today, February 11, 2025, after he emerged as the Best-Performing JSS 1 student in the last term. He […]
ENACTUS Nigeria Honours VC with Excellence Award
… Kicks Off Two-Day Capacity Building Training at FUNAAB By Olasunkanmi Olajide, Joy Adeyiga & Tofunmi Adebayo The Vice-Chancellor, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, has been honoured with the Award of Excellence in University Administration & Governance by ENACTUS Nigeria. The award, which recognises the Vice-Chancellor’s unwavering commitment to student empowerment […]
FUNAAB Hosts AHF President Ahead of MoU Signing
By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Tofunmi Adebayo In a strategic move towards fostering international collaboration and capacity building, the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), today, February 10, 2025, hosted a high-level meeting with the President and Chief Executive Officer of the African Heritage Foundation (AHF), His Excellency, Ambassador Tunde Adetunji ahead of the official signing […]
FUNAAB Strengthens Global Academic Impact with Expanded Degree Programmes, New Accreditations
By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Emeka Oluka In a remarkable stride towards making quality higher education accessible, the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), a leading institution in agricultural and technological education in Africa, under the leadership of the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde has continued to increase its academic footprint with a new wave of expansion […]
FUNAAB-Wafroex Honey Production Partnership Yields Positive Results
By Emeka Oluka & Femi Dansu The strategic partnership between the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) and Wafroex Ltd, an agro-allied company, has yielded positive results as honey harvesting has commenced on the University campus. As part of its corporate social responsibility initiative, Wafroex has donated another set of 70 Lyson Langstroth Beehives to […]
FUNAAB Partners with Leading Agric Firms to Drive Agricultural Revitalisation
By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Tofunmi Adebayo The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has taken a bold step towards advancing agricultural revitalisation by formalising strategic partnerships with two major agricultural firms, Ten Power Farms and Zino Agritech Ltd. The collaboration was sealed through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed by the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, […]
SIWES to Hold 2024/2025 Academic Session Orientation Programme on February 12
By Raymond Osemene The Students Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES), Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), would on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, hold the 2024/2025 Academic Session Orientation Programme for Batch B (Non-Agriculture) students, particularly those in Environmental Management and Toxicology (EMT), as well as Water Resources Management and Agrometeorology. The Orientation Programme is scheduled […]
FUNAAB Granted Approval to Commence Degree Programmes at FCAIB
The National Universities Commission (NUC), has granted approval to the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), to commence two new Full-Time Academic Programmes at the Federal College of Agriculture (FCAIB), Moor Plantation, Ibadan. This followed a successful Resource Verification exercise conducted by a panel of experts who assessed the adequacy of human and material resources […]
Another Milestone Achieved
FUNAAB Secures NUC Approval for New Academic Programmes at OYSCATECH By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Tofunmi Adebayo The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has received approval from the National Universities Commission (NUC) to commence seven new Academic Programmes at the Oyo State College of Agriculture and Technology (OYSCATECH), Igboora, an institution affiliated with FUNAAB. The […]
CIMCN Honours VC with Fellowship Award
… Begins 2-Day Capacity Building Training in FUNAAB By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Joy Adeyiga The Chartered Institute of Mentoring and Coaching Nigeria (CIMCN), today, February 4, 2025, during the Opening Ceremony of the 2-Day Capacity Building Training for Career Coaches and Mentors, honoured the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde with the prestigious Fellowship of the Institute […]
NUC Approves New Programmes for FUNAAB
By Olasunkanmi Olajide The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has received approval from the National Universities Commission (NUC) to establish new academic programmes following a successful Resource Verification visit last year. Panels of experts conducted the Resource Assessment to evaluate the availability of human and material resources required for the establishment of the proposed […]
NSPRI Donates ‘Post-Harvest Hub’ to FUNAAB
By Femi Dansu & Tofunmi Adebayo As part of its commitment to enhancing food security and post-harvest management, the Nigerian Stored Products Research Institute (NSPRI) has donated a Post-Harvest Hub to the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB). The donation followed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed in 2024 between both institutions. Receiving the NSPRI […]
President Tinubu Urges FUNAAB Graduates to Revolutionise Agriculture at 32nd Convocation
By Emeka Oluka President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR has urged graduates of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), to embrace innovation, integrity, and commitment as they step into the real world and the dawn of a new chapter in their lives. The President, who is also the Visitor to the University, made the charge […]
NADF Boss Charges FUNAAB Graduates to be Bold, Innovative
By Emeka Oluka & Femi Dansu Graduates of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) have been charged to be bold, innovative, and relentless in their pursuit of agricultural excellence. The ExecutiveSecretary, National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF), Mr.Mohammed Abu Ibrahim gave the charge while delivering the Convocation Lecture of FUNAAB’s 32nd Convocation Ceremony on January […]
“Neighbours Warned I’d Get a Brain Tumor from Excessive Reading,” Says FUNAAB’s Best Graduating Student
By Emeka Oluka The Best Graduating student of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Mr. Senibi Solomon Olaoluwa has relayed his experience on how neighbours had warned him of the possibility of developing a brain tumor for his love for reading. Senibi shared his inspiring story in his Valedictory Speech delivered on behalf of […]
COLBIOS Holds 2nd Dean’s Honor List, Celebrates Excellence
By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Adewole Oduwole The College of Biosciences (COLBIOS), Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), on January 24, 2025, held its 2nd Dean’s Honor List and Excellence Celebration for the 2023/2024 Academic Session. The event showcased the outstanding achievements of students in academics and sports. Representing the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, the Guest […]