FUNAABites Drive Africa’s Agritech Innovation Push at Nigeria’s Premier Tech Summit
The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), has once again reinforced its growing reputation as a leading innovation hub in Africa following the successful hosting of G-SPARK Summit 1.0, a student-led technology gathering that brought together innovators, researchers, global tech stakeholders, and policymakers to explore the future of agriculture and Artificial Intelligence. In a Press […]
FUNAAB, HAIDA Agric Firm Poised for Strategic Collaboration
By Olasunkanmi Olajide The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) is set to collaborate with HAIDA Agricultural and Technology Nigeria Limited in the areas of students’ internship, scholarship opportunities, and agricultural training programmes aimed at enhancing modern farming practices and technology transfer. Speaking during a meeting between the University Management and representatives of the company, […]
VC Visits CENTS as Entrepreneurial Training Concludes on May 6
By Femi Dansu The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, today, April 29, 2026, paid a working visit to the Centre for Entrepreneurial Studies (CENTS), where he engaged with 200-Level students undergoing entrepreneurial training, as the programme approaches its conclusion on May 6, 2026. Addressing the students during the visit, the Vice-Chancellor urged them to take full […]
MCB 422 Students Showcase Innovative Products at Entrepreneurship Exhibition
Students of Microbiology Course (MCB 422), College of Biosciences (COLBIOS), recently held the 2025/2026 Academic Session Entrepreneurship Exhibition, showcasing the creativity, innovation and entrepreneurial potential of final-year Microbiology students. The exhibition, which was held at the COLBIOS Car Park, attracted dignitaries, Academic staff and students from across the College. Among those in attendance were the […]
FUNAAB Holds Workshop on Robotic Ranching to Boost Cattle Production
By Raymond Osemene The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), today, April 15, 2026, organised a workshop focused on advancing cattle production in Nigeria through robotic ranching systems and intelligent feeding technologies. The workshop, sponsored by the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), National Research Fund (NRF), was held at the Centre of Excellence in Agricultural […]
FUNAAB Begins 5-Day Training on Employability Skills for Students
By Raymond Osemene The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), has commenced a 5-Day training and capacity-building workshop aimed at equipping final-year and penultimate students with essential employability skills for career success. The training, organised by the University’s Career Services and Linkages Unit (CSLU) in collaboration with Jobberman, Mastercard Foundation, and Doit Services Limited, began […]
FUNAAB Holds Workshop for 26 IBR Awardees
By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Joy Adeyiga The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), today, April 7, 2026, held a One-Day Workshop for 26 beneficiaries of the Institutional Based Research (IBR), supported by the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund). Speaking at the event, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, emphasised the need for improved research quality, accountability, […]
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 […]
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 […]
DUFARMS Launches Value-Added Products, Records Bumper Sales
By Olasunkanmi Olajide, Femi Dansu & Tayo Onayemi The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has expanded its agribusiness portfolio with the official launch of value-added food products under the Directorate of University Farms (DUFARMS), recording impressive sales at the event. The initiative, unveiled today, March 4, 2026, at the DUFARMS AGROMAT, marks the University’s […]
FUNAAB Researcher Unveils Cost-Effective, Healthier Fish Feed Alternative
By Femi Dansu The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has recorded another major research breakthrough with the unveiling of an innovative, cost-effective and sustainable fish feed alternative that promises to transform aquaculture production. The study, presented at the February Monthly Seminar of the Institute of Food Security, Environmental Resources and Agricultural Research (IFSERAR), revealed […]
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, planter, […]