Emerging Technologies Key to Empowering Women, Households, Says Women Affairs Minister
… As 27th HERAN Conference Begins in FUNAAB By Olaoye Oyewole, Joy Adeyiga & David Johnson The Honourable Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, has called for the adoption of effective, technology-driven strategies to strengthen Nigerian families and empower households to respond to emerging social and economic challenges. The Minister made […]
FUNAAB Odeda Farmers’ Cooperative Celebrates 2026 Produce Day
… Offers 100% Organic Farm Produce to University Community By Olaoye Oyewole & Wuraola Dada The FUNAAB (Odeda) Farmers’ Cooperative Multipurpose Society Limited today, September 16, 2026, held its 2026 Produce Day, celebrating a successful harvest while reinforcing its commitment to agricultural development, food security, and economic empowerment within the University Community. The event featured […]
FUNAAB Odeda Farmers’ Cooperative Set for 2026 Produce Day on September 16
By Olaoye Oyewole The FUNAAB (Odeda) Farmers’ Cooperative Multipurpose Society Limited is set to showcase its 2026 harvests at its Produce Day Programme scheduled for Wednesday, September 16, 2026. The event, which would commence at 11:00 a.m., would take place at the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) Secretariat, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta […]
Senator Salisu Hails FUNAAB’s Role in Youth Empowerment, Job Creation
… As the 16th Annual Conference of MYCOSON Begins on Campus By Olasunkanmi Olajide The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has been commended for its strategic role in youth empowerment, job creation and human-capital development, particularly through education, agriculture and skills development. The Chairman, Senate Committee on ICT and Cybersecurity, Senator Shuaib Afolabi Salisu, […]
NUC, TETFund, GETrust Partner FUNAAB to Strengthen Entrepreneurship Education for Academic Staff
The National Universities Commission (NUC), Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), and GETrust have partnered with the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) to strengthen entrepreneurship education through a 3-Day Capacity-Building Programme for the University’s Academic staff. Tagged “Teaching Entrepreneurship Using Effectuation,” the Training Programme is scheduled to hold from Monday, September 14 to Wednesday, September […]
FUNAAB to Host Cassava Seed Entrepreneurship Training
The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), is set to host a Cassava Seed Entrepreneurship Training Programme, organised by the Industrial Cassava Stakeholders Association of Nigeria (INCSAN) in collaboration with the Sasakawa Africa Association. The training is designed to build participants’ knowledge and skills in cassava seed entrepreneurship and production. The programme would be held […]
FUNAAB Odeda Farmers’ Cooperative Begins Maize Sales to Buyers
The FUNAAB Odeda Farmers’ Cooperative Multipurpose Society Limited today, September 1, 2026, began the harvesting and sale of freshly harvested maize to members of the University Community and other interested buyers. The Cooperative disclosed that the next batch of maize might be sold directly at the farm field, rather than brought to the University campus. […]
FUNAAB Celebrates Innovation, Entrepreneurship at the Unveiling of the Eco-System Hybrid Dryer
By Raymond Osemene The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), has reaffirmed its commitment to innovation, entrepreneurship, research commercialisation and community development with the unveiling of the Eco-System Hybrid Dryer by Eco-Synergy Innovations (Nig.) Ltd. at an innovation-focused programme held today, August 26, 2026. The technology was showcased by the Team Lead, Mr. Oluwagbemiga Adeboye, […]
VC Commends Efforts to Establish Staff Welfare Association
… As FUNAAB Hosts Inauguration of Newly Elected NUPCPS Executives By Raymond Osemene The Vice-Chancellor, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, has commended the initiative to establish an association dedicated to promoting the welfare, security and collective interests of members who have contributed significantly to the growth and development of the University. […]
Business Activities Decline as Students Begin End-of-Session Vacation at FUNAAB
By Olasunkanmi Olajide, Joy Adeyiga, Femi Dansu & Rasheed Amisu Commercial activities within the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) and its surrounding communities have witnessed a noticeable decline as students commence the end-of-session vacation, resulting in reduced patronage for businesses and campus transport operators. A cross-section of entrepreneurs and service providers who spoke with […]
UNAAB Staff Cooperative Society Holds 39th AGM
By Femi Dansu The UNAAB Staff Cooperative Multipurpose Society Limited (UNAAB CMS Ltd.) today, July 1, 2026, held its 39th Annual General Meeting (AGM) and presentation of the Annual Accounts and Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2025, at the Society’s New Building Complex, on campus. In his Welcome Address, the President of […]
FUNAAB Explores Partnership with German Agricultural Firm on Greenhouse Farming, Agricultural Development
By Raymond Osemene The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), has expressed its readiness to collaborate with a German agricultural company, IAK Agrar Consulting, to advance greenhouse farming, agricultural research, extension services, and capacity development in Nigeria. This was revealed today, Monday, June 22, 2026, during a courtesy visit by the Managing Director of IAK […]