FUNAAB’s 103rd Inaugural Lecture Holds May 14
By Joy Adeyiga The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) would on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, hold its 103rd Inaugural Lecture at the Prof. Oluwafemi Balogun Ceremonial Building. The event is scheduled to commence at 2:00 p.m., with guests expected to be seated by 1:30 p.m. The Lecture, titled “Biotechnology and Plant Pathology: An Eclectic […]
HSM to Host Exhibition, Fashion Show on May 7
By Joy Adeyiga The Department of Home Science and Management (HSM), College of Food Science and Human Ecology (COLFHEC), Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) is set to host its Exhibition and Fashion Show for its final year students specialising in Clothing and Textiles. Themed “Heritage in Power: A Fusion of Tradition and Elegance,” the […]
BUDLEIN Marks World Book Day with Spelling Bee, Reading Competitions
By Joy Adeyiga The Budding Leaders Empowerment Initiative (BUDLEIN), a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) focused on youth mentorship and capacity building, commemorated the 2025 World Book Day with a Spelling Bee and Reading Competition aimed at promoting literacy and stimulating creativity among young learners. The event, themed “Discovering New Worlds: How Books Spark Imagination Beyond Screens,” […]
IFSERAR Holds 9th In-House Review Meeting
… Calls for Synergy Between Indigenous Knowledge, Scientific Innovation By Joy Adeyiga The Institute of Food Security, Environmental Resources and Agricultural Research (IFSERAR), has once again blazed the trail by holding its 9th In-House Research Review Meeting, with a resounding call for the integration of indigenous knowledge systems and modern scientific innovation to address the […]
FUNAAB-DIGISOL Champions Digital Financial Literacy for Farmers to Combat Climate Change
By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Joy Adeyiga In a bid to revolutionise agricultural practices and bolster climate resilience among farmers, the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), today, April 24, 2025, hosted a One-Day Training Workshop under its DIGISOL Project. Themed “Digital Financial Solutions Training for Farmers, Cooperatives, and Local Authorities for Sustainable Agriculture to Adapt […]
FUNAAB Radio to Feature 101st Inaugural Lecturer on Monday by 10:20am
By Joy Adeyiga In preparation for the 101st Inaugural Lecture of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), the University’s radio station, FUNAAB Radio 89.5FM, would feature the Inaugural Lecturer, Prof. Adewale Olusegun Obadina, on its flagship interactive programme, Boiling Point, scheduled for Monday, April 14, 2025, at 10:20 a.m. Joining Prof. Obadina on the […]
FG Partners Keystone Bank to Launch Agricultural Grants Initiative at FUNAAB
By Joy Adeyiga In a strategic effort to boost agricultural development in Nigerian universities, the Federal Government, in collaboration with Keystone Bank, is set to launch an Agricultural Grants Initiative at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB). The initiative, driven by the Federal Ministry of Youth Development under the Youth Economic Intervention and De-radicalisation […]
FUNAAB Pledges Support for Take-off of FUMMSA
By Joy Adeyiga The Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, has pledged the University’s full support for the successful take-off of the newly established Federal University of Medicine and Medical Sciences, Abeokuta (FUMMSA). Prof. Kehinde gave the assurance during a courtesy visit by the Governing Council of FUMMSA to […]
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 […]
FUNAAB, DOIT Services, Others Host Employability Skills Training for Final Year Students
By Joy Adeyiga In a concerted effort to nurture job-ready graduates aligned with the University’s vision, the Career Services and Linkages Unit (CSLU) of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), in collaboration with DOIT Services NG, Jobberman, and the MasterCard Foundation, have launched a week-long Employability Skills Training for final year students. The training, […]
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 […]
VC Commissions 2,000-Acre Alumni Farm Hub to Boost Food Production
By Makinde Durodola & Joy Adeyiga The Vice-Chancellor, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, has commissioned the 2,000-acre Alumni Farm Hub, a landmark initiative aimed at revitalising agriculture through massive food production, innovation and sustainability. Speaking at the Flag-off ceremony held today, March 26, 2025, Prof. Kehinde commended the FUNAAB Alumni Association […]