VC Reaffirms FUNAAB’s Food Security Drive as FG Supports Farmers’ Cooperative

By Olasunkanmi Olajide, Femi Dansu & Tayo Onayemi The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde today, February 26, 2026, reaffirmed the commitment of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) to advancing national food security, as the FUNAAB-Odeda Farmers’ Cooperative Multipurpose Society Limited commenced the distribution of agricultural inputs to its members under the Feder…

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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 student in honour of his late …

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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 …

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AGRECOFARM Begins 3-Day Vocational Training on Agroecology, Sustainable Food Production

By Joy Adeyiga & Raymond Osemene The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), through its AGRECOFARM, has commenced a 3-Day vocational education training workshop on agroecology and sustainable food production. The programme, which brought together farmers, students, extension agents, agribusiness operators and other stakeholders across the agricultural value chain, began today,…

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FUNAAB Set to Partner AltBank, Tulima on AI-Enabled Hydroponic Farming Campus Project

By Olasunkanmi Olajide The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), has further strengthened its reputation as a leading African hub for global agricultural innovation as it advanced high-level discussions with Sterling Financial Holdings Company Plc (‘Sterling HoldCo’) and Egypt-based Tulima Farms and Agri-Processing LLC on the establishment of an AI-enabled hydroponic farming ecos…

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DITTECS Trains New Laboratory Personnel on Best Practices, Emerging Technologies

By Joy Adeyiga & Raymond Osemene The Directorate of Technologists and Technical Staff (DITTECS), Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), today, February 24, 2026, organised a One-Day Orientation programme for newly employed, upgraded and converted laboratory personnel as part of efforts to strengthen its technical workforce. Declaring the programme open, the Director, DITTECS…

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FUNAAB Commences First Semester Examinations for Part-Time Degree Programme

The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has commenced the First Semester Examinations for the 2025/2026 Academic Session under its Part-Time Degree Programme. The examinations, which began today, February 21, 2026, would run till Saturday, March 14, 2026. According to the Coordinator of the Part-Time Degree Programme, Dr. Enovwo Odjegba, the examinations are scheduled to hold st…

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FUNAAB Odeda Farmers Cooperative Receives Federal Empowerment

The FUNAAB Odeda Farmers Cooperative Multipurpose Society Limited has received empowerment support from the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (FMAFS) to enhance agricultural productivity and strengthen the capacity of its members. Items presented to the Cooperative include a power tiller, water pump, knapsack sprayers, fertilizer, pepper and tomato seeds, a grinding machine, plan…

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Pro-Chancellor Rallies Support for Completion of University Mosque

… As Top Muslim Cleric Urges Muslims to Serve Humanity at FUNAAB’s 36th Ramadan Lecture By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Olatoye Sanusi The Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council, HRM, Oba Rasheed Ayotunde Olabomi (Odundun IV), Asoludero, the Aragbiji of Iragbiji Land, has reaffirmed his commitment to the completion of the University Mosque, calling for sustained support from well-me…

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📢 CALL FOR APPLICATIONS – 1ST COHORT 2026

🎓We are excited to announce a 3-DAY PRACTICAL TRAINING designed to equip farmers and agripreneurs with real, hands-on skills. 🗓 Starting: February 25th-27th 2026⏰ Time: 9:00 AM daily📍 Venue: AGRECOFARM Lab, CEADESE, Federal University of Agriculture (FUNAAB), Abeokuta💰 Course Fee: ₦25,000🎁 Benefits: Certificate + Daily Lunch + Training Materials 👥 Specifically Designed For: Farmers, Youths,…

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DIGISOL Project Concludes 2-Day Capacity Building Workshop

The DIGISOL Project at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) successfully concluded its 2-Day Capacity-Building Workshop on February 20, 2026, an initiative aimed at enhancing the use of digital tools for agricultural extension service delivery. The workshop, held at the CEADESE Lecture Hall, assembled extension agents, facilitators, and critical stakeholders dedicated to streng…

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IFSERAR to Hold Monthly Seminar on February 25

By Femi Dansu The Institute of Food Security, Environmental Resources and Agricultural Research (IFSERAR) would hold its February 2026 Monthly Seminar on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. in the IFSERAR Laboratory Room. The Seminar would feature a presentation by Dr. Nathaniel Bamidele titled, “Growth Performance, Haematological Parameters, Gut Microbiota, and Immune Responses of Nil…

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