FUNAAB, Alumni Eye Strategic Partnership to Develop Farm Resort on Campus
…As Council’s Strategic Retreat Enters Day 3 By Olasunkanmi Olajide The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), in collaboration with its Alumni Association, is exploring the possibility of establishing a multi-million Naira Farm Resort on campus. The proposed initiative was being conceived to boost edu-tourism, enhance nature activities, increase Internally Generated Revenue (IGR), and encourage […]
🌦️ THE WEATHER FORECAST FOR FUNAAB & ENVIRONS 🌿📅 Issued by: IFSERAR Early Warning System & Geospatial Lab(Source: NOAA NCEP)
🗓️ Weekly Weather Outlook (April 28 – May 4, 2025) 🌧️ Total Predicted Rainfall: 30-40mm🌦️ Rainy Days: 4-5 days (Tuesday to Saturday)🌤️ Dry Intervals: Brief sunny periods mainly on Sunday and Monday 🌾 Farmers’ Advisory Based on Weather Forecast 🌾 ✅ Increased rainfall expected — farmers should continue land preparation and begin planting of early-season […]
Governing Council Holds Strategic Retreat to Reposition FUNAAB for Future Growth
By Olasunkanmi Olajide The Governing Council of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), led by the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman, His Royal Majesty, Oba Rasheed Ayotunde Olabomi, Odundun IV, Asoludero, the Aragbiji of Iragbiji Land, has commenced a Strategic Retreat at the La Campagne Tropicana Beach Resort, Lagos. Themed “Strategic Growth, Innovation, and Partnership,” the […]
Golden Penny Pasta Campus Tour Lights Up FUNAAB!
Learning never stops… and neither does the fun! The much-anticipated Golden Penny Pasta Campus Tour made a thrilling stop at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), bringing with it a vibrant mix of culinary excitement, entertainment, and unforgettable campus vibes. Held from April 24 to 25, 2025, at the Iyalode Tinubu (IYAT) Hostel Lawn, […]
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 […]
Prof. Atayese Emerges as FUNAAB’s New Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Development
The Senate of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), at its 230th Statutory Meeting, held today, April 24, 2025, elected Prof. Mufutau Atayese as the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Development). A seasoned academic from the Department of Plant Physiology and Crop Production (PPCP), College of Plant Science and Crop Production (COLPLANT), Prof. Atayese would serve a […]
Green Money Project Team Arrives FUNAAB
… Set to Hold High-Powered Meeting with the Vice-Chancellor Tomorrow The Special Assistant to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, on Agriculture, and also the Anchor of the Green Money Project, Hon. Abiodun Yinusa, has arrived at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), with a high-powered delegation ahead of a strategic meeting scheduled for tomorrow, […]
Microbial “Frenemies” Key to Food Security, Says FUNAAB’s 101st Inaugural Lecturer
By Emeka Oluka & Joy Adeyiga The 101st Inaugural Lecturer of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Prof. Adewale Obadina, has spotlighted the immense potential of microorganisms, often regarded as both “friends and foes,” in driving sustainable food security in Nigeria and beyond. Delivering his Lecture titled “Inevitable Frenemies in Food Security,” today, April […]
FUNAAB Enhances Road Infrastructure with Completed Palliative Works
As part of ongoing efforts to improve campus infrastructure and ease mobility, the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has successfully carried out palliative works on key access roads. Notably, the roads leading from the Prof. Oluwafemi Balogun Ceremonial Building to the College of Engineering (COLENG) and the College of Entrepreneurial and Development Studies (COLENDS) […]
FUNAAB to Hold Capacity-Building Workshop for Academic, Support Staff of FCAIB, OYSCATECH
By Emeka Oluka In a bid to strengthen institutional capacity, engender academic integrity and improve service delivery, the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), is set to hold a workshop targeted at enhancing the skills and competencies of Academic and support staff of the Federal College of Agriculture, Ibadan (FCAIB) and the Oyo State College […]
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 […]