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 […]
COLCOMPS Holds Maiden Lecture on Academic Growth, Innovation
By Patrick Erinoso The College of Computing Sciences (COLCOMPS), Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), has taken a bold step towards advancing academic excellence and technological development with the hosting of its maiden lecture series today, April 1, 2026. The event, held at Auditorium III of the College, centred on strategies for accelerating academic growth […]
COLFHEC Honours Former Staff at Special Appreciation Ceremony
By Raymond Osemene The College of Food Science and Human Ecology (COLFHEC), Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), today, April 1, 2026, organised a special appreciation ceremony to honour four distinguished former staff members for their outstanding contributions to the growth and development of the College. The event, held at the Postgraduate School Auditorium, brought […]
FUNAAB’s Pioneer University Librarian Honours Mentors at Maiden Dr. T. M. Salisu Legacy Lecture
By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Femi Dansu The Pioneer University Librarian of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Dr Taofiq Mabayoje Salisu, on March 31, 2026, paid glowing tributes to the mentors who shaped his illustrious career at the maiden edition of the Dr T. M. Salisu Legacy Lecture. Speaking at the event hosted at […]
FUNAAB Hosts GIZ Delegation to Advance Skills Development, Innovation
By Joy Adeyiga & Tayo Onayemi The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) today, March 30, 2026, received an international delegation from the Skills Development for Youth Employment (SKYE) programme which is funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), and Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), implemented in Nigeria […]
FUNAAB to Hold 112th Inaugural Lecture on April 8
By Femi Dansu The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) is set to hold its 112th Inaugural Lecture on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at the Prof. Oluwafemi Balogun Ceremonial Building. The Lecture, titled “Rock and Soil Fingerprints on Water: My Groundwater Odyssey,” would be delivered by Prof. Michael Adewole Gbadebo, a distinguished scholar in Environmental […]
Don Describes FG’s Soil Health Initiative, a Step in the Right Direction
… As FUNAAB Holds 111th Inaugural Lecture By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Femi Dansu A Professor of Soil Physics from the Department of Soil Science and Land Management, College of Plant Science and Crop Production (COLPLANT), at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Prof. Johnson Adesodun, has described the establishment of the Nigerian Farmers Soil […]
COLFHEC Holds Maiden CORELS Workshop on Ethical Leadership in Academia
By Raymond Osemene The College of Food Science and Human Ecology (COLFHEC), Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), has held its maiden Corporate Research and Leadership Workshop Series (CORELS), with a focus on the theme, “Leadership That Matters: Ethics, Influence and Service in Academia.” Declaring the workshop open on behalf of the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde […]
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 […]
FUNAAB Partners Hybrid Feeds, Receives ₦1.4m Worth of Animal Feed
By Olaoye Oyewole The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), through its Centre for Community-Based Farming Scheme (COBFAS), on March 24, 2026, received a donation of animal feed valued at ₦1,400,036, from Hybrid Feeds, a leading animal feed production firm in Nigeria. The donation, which comprised 80 bags of animal feed, was received on behalf […]
DAAD Representative Visits FUNAAB After Landmark MoU
By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Raymond Osemene The Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst, also known as the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), has taken a significant step in deepening academic collaboration with the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), following the recent signing of a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the University. The agreement designates FUNAAB as […]
From Classroom to Industry: Final-Year Veterinary Students Explore the Secrets of Entrepreneurship
In a bid to bridge the gap between theoretical learning and real-world practice, final-year students of the College of Veterinary Medicine (COLVET), Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), recently embarked on an educational field trip to Totmak Farmers Centre, Arigbajo-Ifo, Ogun State. The excursion, which took place on March 13, 2026, provided the 600-Level students […]
FUNIS Students Visit Aletheia University, Showcase Culture of Excellence
In a demonstration of its commitment to holistic education and experiential learning, students of FUNAAB International School (FUNIS), recently embarked on an educational visit to Aletheia University, Ago-Iwoye, where they explored the academic environment of the fast-growing institution and interacted with members of its university community. The visit formed part of FUNIS’ broader strategy to […]
FUNAAB Holds International Conference on Statistical Science
By Femi Dansu The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) today, March 10, 2026, hosted the 2026 International Conference of the International Association of Survey Statisticians (IASS) and the Royal Statistical Society (RSS) Nigeria Local Group, bringing together statisticians, researchers and practitioners to examine how Statistical Science can address contemporary development challenges. Declaring the conference […]
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 […]
FUNAAB Alumnus Endows Students with N2m
… As COLBIOS Holds 4th Biosciences Conference By Emeka Oluka & Joy Adeyiga An alumnus of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Prof. Monsuru Adeleke, has endowed the College of Biosciences (COLBIOS), with the sum of N2 Million to support outstanding and financially-disadvantaged students in the College. Prof. Adeleke, who is currently the Deputy […]
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 […]