FAO Calls for Deeper Partnership with FUNAAB to Accelerate Agroecology, Sustainable Agriculture in Africa
… As Global Experts, Universities and Stakeholders Converge in the University for the AGRECOFARM Final Conference By Olasunkanmi Olajide, Joy Adeyiga & Wuraola Dada The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) has called for a stronger partnership with the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), to accelerate agroecology education, research and sustainable […]
FUNAAB Commissions 12 Electric Tricycles to Boost Green Mobility, Job Creation
By Joy Adeyiga & David Johnson The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has taken another significant step towards promoting sustainable transportation, campus mobility and economic empowerment with the commissioning of 12 new eco-friendly, zero-emission electric tricycles. The tricycles, provided through a partnership between FUNAAB and House of Destiny Global Services Limited, were commissioned today, […]
Career and Sensitisation Programme for Freshers in Focus
Beyond the Certificate: Why FUNAAB is Preparing a New Generation of Global Problem-Solvers By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Joy Adeyiga For the newly admitted students of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), the journey into higher education officially began with more than lectures, registration, matriculation and the anticipation of graduation. It began with a challenge: […]
FUNAAB to Hold 12th COLENG/NSE Graduate Induction Ceremony
By David Johnson The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), through its College of Engineering (COLENG), would on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, hold the 12th COLENG/Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) Graduate Induction Ceremony for graduates of the 2025/2026 Academic Session. The ceremony, jointly organised by COLENG and the Abeokuta Branch of NSE, would take place […]
FUNAAB Advances Cleaner Transportation Agenda with CNG, EV Sensitisation
By Raymond Osemene The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), has strengthened its commitment to cleaner and more sustainable transportation with a sensitisation programme on Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and Electric Vehicles (EVs), aimed at promoting safer, more affordable and environmentally responsible mobility. The programme, held today, September 23, 2026, at the NASU Secretariat, was […]
FUNAAB Sensitises Fresh Students on Career Pathways, Academic Excellence
… As VC Urges Students to Combine Academic Success with Good Character By Joy Adeyiga & Wuraola Dada The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), has sensitised its newly admitted students on academic expectations, career opportunities and the importance of developing the knowledge, skills and character required for a successful university experience and future career. […]
FUNAAB, Chinese Investors Explore Partnership on Poultry Breeding, Hatchery
By Olasunkanmi Olajide, Raymond Osemene & David Johnson The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), today, September 22, 2029, held discussions with Chinese investors on a proposed partnership to establish an animal breeding investment, beginning with poultry breeding and hatchery operations. The investors, Mr. Tai Zi Yang and Mr. Ma Yuan Kai, were accompanied by […]
COLBIOS Celebrates Prof. Tope Popoola at Retirement Send-Forth
The College of Biosciences (COLBIOS), Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), on September 16, 2026, organised a befitting send-forth ceremony in honour of Prof. Tope Popoola, who retired from the services of the University after a meritorious career. Speaking at the ceremony, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, described the celebrant as a respected and unassuming […]
NMGS Calls for Stronger Academia-Industry-Government Collaboration on Geosciences
… As the Society Inaugurates FUNAAB Chapter, Holds Third Quarterly Meeting The Nigerian Mining and Geosciences Society (NMGS), Abeokuta Chapter, has called for stronger collaboration among academia, government, industry and professional bodies to harness the potential of geosciences for sustainable development, economic diversification and environmental safety in Nigeria. The call was made at the Society’s […]
FUNAAB Hosts iDICE Skills-to-Jobs Programme for Penultimate, Final-Year Students
By Wuraola Dada & David Johnson The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), through the Directorate of Academic Information Systems (DACIS), has hosted the Investment in Digital and Creative Enterprises (iDICE) Skills-to-Jobs Programme for penultimate and final-year students of the University. The programme, held today, September 15, 2026, at the Professor Olusola Oyewole Lecture Theatre, […]
FUNAAB, INCSAN Deepen Partnership to Drive Nigeria’s Cassava Revolution
By Raymond Osemene The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has stepped up its drive to unlock the agricultural and economic potential of cassava, deepening its partnership with the Industrial Cassava Stakeholders Association of Nigeria (INCSAN) to strengthen production, processing, seed development, marketing and youth agribusiness. The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, disclosed this in his […]
FUNAAB, INCSAN Partner to Train Young Cassava Seed Entrepreneurs
By Raymond Osemene The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), in collaboration with the Industrial Cassava Stakeholders’ Association of Nigeria (INCSAN) and other development partners, has commenced a Technical, Leadership and Business Training Programme for Young Cassava Seed Entrepreneurs. The 4-Day programme, which commenced on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at the Career Service and Linkages […]