FUNAAB’s Commitment to Agricultural Research, Extension: A Model for Nigeria’s Food Security, Says VC
… As IAR&T Holds 36th Southwest REFILS, Annual Research Review The Vice-Chancellor, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, has stated that the University’s commitment to agricultural research and extension should serve as a model for Nigeria’s food security, calling on stakeholders to intensify their support as a critical solution to Nigeria’s food […]
The Bahamas Delegation Bids Farewell to FUNAAB
… Proposes Collaboration on Agricultural Heritage By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Tofunmi Adebayo As the Bahamas delegation concluded its week-long visit to the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), a strategic exit meeting was held today, February 18, 2025, with the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, to solidify collaborations on agricultural heritage. Led by His Excellency, Dr. […]
The Bahamas Delegation Explores FUNAAB’s Agricultural, Research Innovations
By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Patrick Erinoso The high-powered delegation from The Bahamas on a week-long working visit to the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), led by His Excellency, Ambassador (Dr.) William John Godfrey Eneas, on February 13, 2025, explored the University’s cutting-edge research and agricultural advancements. The delegation toured key institutes and centres within […]
COPAFEU Hosts Workshop on Biogas Production, Sustainable Entrepreneurship at FUNAAB
By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Femi Dansu The Co-Producing Knowledge on Sustainable Growth Through Service-Learning Pedagogy between African and European Higher Education Institutions (COPAFEU) has organised a One-Day Workshop on Biogas Production and Sustainable Entrepreneurship at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB). In his Welcome Address, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, underscored the urgent need […]
SIWES Organises Orientation Programme for 2024/2025 Batch B Students
By Raymond Osemene The Students Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES) of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has organised an Orientation Programme for Batch B students of the 2024/2025 Academic Session in preparation for their upcoming Industrial Training. The Batch B students were from Non-Agriculture related Colleges, that were the College of Environmental Resources […]
FUNAAB Strengthens Global Ties … As The Bahamas Delegation Visits for Strategic Agricultural Collaboration
By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Joy Adeyiga The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has welcomed a high-powered delegation from The Bahamas in a significant move to foster international collaboration and advance agricultural development. The visit marked the beginning of a strategic partnership aimed at enhancing food production, knowledge exchange, and agricultural sustainability. A 9-Man Team […]
ENACTUS Nigeria Honours VC with Excellence Award
… Kicks Off Two-Day Capacity Building Training at FUNAAB By Olasunkanmi Olajide, Joy Adeyiga & Tofunmi Adebayo The Vice-Chancellor, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, has been honoured with the Award of Excellence in University Administration & Governance by ENACTUS Nigeria. The award, which recognises the Vice-Chancellor’s unwavering commitment to student empowerment […]
FUNAAB Hosts AHF President Ahead of MoU Signing
By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Tofunmi Adebayo In a strategic move towards fostering international collaboration and capacity building, the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), today, February 10, 2025, hosted a high-level meeting with the President and Chief Executive Officer of the African Heritage Foundation (AHF), His Excellency, Ambassador Tunde Adetunji ahead of the official signing […]
FUNAAB-Wafroex Honey Production Partnership Yields Positive Results
By Emeka Oluka & Femi Dansu The strategic partnership between the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) and Wafroex Ltd, an agro-allied company, has yielded positive results as honey harvesting has commenced on the University campus. As part of its corporate social responsibility initiative, Wafroex has donated another set of 70 Lyson Langstroth Beehives to […]
Spotlight on FUNAAB’s Budding Entrepreneurs: An Interview with Keni Abuobisong and Olorede Fuadul-Deen
FUNAABites have long been known for their ingenuity and excellence in various legitimate entrepreneurial activities, but two outstanding students, Keni Abuobisong, a 400-Level student in the Department of Hospitality and Tourism Management (HTM), College of Food Science and Human Ecology (COLFHEC) and Olorede Fuadul-Deen, a 400-Level student from the Department of Physics, College of Physical […]
FUNAAB Partners with Leading Agric Firms to Drive Agricultural Revitalisation
By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Tofunmi Adebayo The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has taken a bold step towards advancing agricultural revitalisation by formalising strategic partnerships with two major agricultural firms, Ten Power Farms and Zino Agritech Ltd. The collaboration was sealed through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed by the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, […]
FUNAAB Selected for Investment in iDICE Project
By Emeka Oluka The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has been pre-selected to participate in the Investment in Digital and Creative Enterprises (iDICE) Project, an initiative of the Federal Government of Nigeria. The information was contained in a Letter of Notification sent to the University and signed by the Coordinator, Special Projects, Dr. Joshua […]