FUNAAB Opens Recreation Centre, Lounge to Strengthen Town-Gown Relationship
By Olasunkanmi Olajide The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), today, October 1, 2026, opened its newly rehabilitated Recreation Centre and Lounge as part of efforts to strengthen interaction between the University Community and the wider society. The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, who opened the facility for use pending the official commissioning, described it as […]
FUNAAB to Host 19th OAPTIN Conference in November
By David Johnson The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), is set to host the 19th Annual Conference of the Organic Agriculture Professionals in Tertiary Institutions in Nigeria (OAPTIN), scheduled for November 15–18, 2026, as part of efforts to advance sustainable and organic agriculture through research, capacity building and knowledge exchange. The opening ceremony would […]
Don Calls for Home-Grown Technology to Rapidly Drive Nigeria’s Development
… As FUNAAB Holds 115th Inaugural Lecture By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Wuraola Dada A distinguished expert in Electronic and Control Systems Engineering from the Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, College of Engineering (COLENG), at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Prof. Olubunmi Akinola, has called on the Nigerian Government to demonstrate stronger political […]
Livestock Development Minister Visits FUNAAB, Says FG to Commercialise FUNAAB-Alpha, Boost Livestock Genetics
By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Raymond Osemene The Honourable Minister of Livestock Development, Hon. Idi Mukhtar Maiha, has said the Federal Government is set to collaborate with the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), to commercialise and scale up FUNAAB-Alpha, the University’s indigenous poultry innovation developed by Emerita Olufunmilayo Adebambo, as part of efforts to strengthen […]
FAO Calls for Deeper Partnership with FUNAAB to Accelerate Agroecology, Sustainable Agriculture in Africa
… As Global Experts, Universities and Stakeholders Converge in the University for the AGRECOFARM Final Conference By Olasunkanmi Olajide, Joy Adeyiga & Wuraola Dada The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) has called for a stronger partnership with the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), to accelerate agroecology education, research and sustainable […]
FUNAAB Commissions 12 Electric Tricycles to Boost Green Mobility, Job Creation
By Joy Adeyiga & David Johnson The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has taken another significant step towards promoting sustainable transportation, campus mobility and economic empowerment with the commissioning of 12 new eco-friendly, zero-emission electric tricycles. The tricycles, provided through a partnership between FUNAAB and House of Destiny Global Services Limited, were commissioned today, […]
FUNAAB, OPay Sign ₦60m MoU to Support Students
… Partnership provides ₦300,000 Annual Scholarship, Innovation Challenge and Talent Development Opportunities By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Joy Olabanji The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) and OPay Digital Services Limited today, September 24, 2026, signed a landmark ₦60 million Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to support students through scholarships, innovation challenges, capacity building and talent development […]
VC Tasks FOSAN on Sustaining Food Safety Advocacy
… As Food Safety Capacity Building Programme Opens in FUNAAB By David Johnson The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, has charged the Food Safety Ambassadors of Nigeria (FOSAN) to sustain its contributions to food safety advocacy and ensure that its impact is increasingly felt in society. The Vice-Chancellor gave the charge today, September 23, 2026, at […]
FUNAAB, Chinese Investors Explore Partnership on Poultry Breeding, Hatchery
By Olasunkanmi Olajide, Raymond Osemene & David Johnson The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), today, September 22, 2029, held discussions with Chinese investors on a proposed partnership to establish an animal breeding investment, beginning with poultry breeding and hatchery operations. The investors, Mr. Tai Zi Yang and Mr. Ma Yuan Kai, were accompanied by […]
FUNAAB, Weifang Vocational College Explore Partnership on Agricultural Training, Scholarships
The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), recently received a delegation from Weifang Vocational College, China, in a move to strengthen academic and institutional ties between the two institutions. The visit focused on exploring areas of collaboration that could provide mutual benefits, particularly in agricultural education, skills development, modern farming practices and technology transfer. The […]
FUNAAB, FOSAN, COLFHEC to Train Food Vendors, Handlers on Food Safety
The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), in collaboration with the Food Safety Ambassadors Network (FOSAN) and the College of Food Science and Human Ecology (COLFHEC), is set to organise a Food Safety Capacity Building Programme for caterers, food vendors and food handlers operating within the University Community. According to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Development), Prof. […]
FUNAAB Strengthens Agricultural Capacity, Concludes Training for Liberian Professionals in Four Specialised Areas
The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), through the Centre of Excellence in Agricultural Development and Sustainable Environment (CEADESE), has strengthened its contribution to international agricultural capacity development with the successful completion of four specialised International Short Courses for agricultural professionals from the Central Agricultural Research Institute (CARI), Republic of Liberia. The 5-Day intensive training, […]