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 […]
NADF Boss Charges FUNAAB Graduates to be Bold, Innovative
By Emeka Oluka & Femi Dansu Graduates of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) have been charged to be bold, innovative, and relentless in their pursuit of agricultural excellence. The ExecutiveSecretary, National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF), Mr.Mohammed Abu Ibrahim gave the charge while delivering the Convocation Lecture of FUNAAB’s 32nd Convocation Ceremony on January […]
OORBDA Eyes Partnership with FUNAAB to Tackle Food Security Challenges
…As Pro-Chancellor Leads Council Delegation to the Authority By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Tofunmi Adebayo The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), has reaffirmed its dedication to tackling food security challenges and youth unemployment through a strategic partnership with the Ogun-Oshun River Basin Development Authority (OORBDA). This commitment was emphasised during a Courtesy Visit to OORBDA […]
FUNAAB Records Another Bumper Harvest of Habanero, Bell Pepper
Emeka Oluka & Femi Dansu The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has recorded another successful harvest of Habanero and Bell pepper, thanks to a collaborative effort between Musarchy Farms and the FUNAAB Integrated Ventures (FIV). Speaking with FUNAAB Bulletin during the harvest today, January 20, 2025, Mr. Taiwo Ojediran, Chief Executive Officer of Musarchy […]
NASU-FUNAAB Begins 2025 with Prayers, Supports Members’ Welfare
By Emeka Oluka & Patrick Erinoso The Non-Academic Staff Union (NASU) of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), has ushered in the year 2025 with prayers for the advancement of the University and its union leaders and members’ families. The prayer session took place at the NASU Secretariat during the union’s first congress of […]
FUNAAB Alumni Hold 27th Annual Convention, 26th Lecture
By Olasunkanmi Olajide, Femi Dansu & Ayobami Oyinloye The Alumni Association of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, on January 11, 2025, held its 27th Annual Convention and 26th Annual Annual Lecture at the Red Chamber, signifying the successful culmination of a remarkable week-long event. Held under the theme “Rejuvenation and Building Prosperous Alumni in […]
FUNAAB Commences Harvest of TETFund-Sponsored Tomato Project
By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Olaoye Oyewole The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), has begun the harvest of tomatoes from the Agronomic Iodine Biofortification Project, a groundbreaking initiative sponsored by the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund). Witnessing the harvest, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, lauded the project team for their dedication to contributing to the […]
VC Inspects TETFund-Sponsored Tomato Project, Commends Team
By Olasunkanmi Olajide The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde on December 20, 2024, paid an inspection visit to the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) sponsored Tomato Agronomic Iodine Biofortification Project, and he commended the Research Team for the significant progress made. Prof. Kehinde lauded the Team for their efficient utilisation of the National Research Fund (NRF) […]
Entrepreneurship: The Key to Thriving in a Rapidly Changing World – CENTS Director
By Emeka Oluka & Femi Dansu The need for a paradigm shift from traditional classroom learning to address evolving societal needs in a rapidly changing and technologically driven world has been emphasised. This emphasis was made by Prof. Emily Ayo-John, Director of the Centre for Entrepreneurial Studies (CENTS), Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) during […]