Governing Council Celebrates Prof. Henshaw at 66
The Governing Council of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) today, May 1, 2025, celebrated one of its distinguished members, Prof. Folake Henshaw, as she marked her 66th birthday in grand style. The celebration took place during a Special Council Meeting held at the serene La Campagne Tropicana Beach Resort, where members of the […]
BUDLEIN Marks World Book Day with Spelling Bee, Reading Competitions
By Joy Adeyiga The Budding Leaders Empowerment Initiative (BUDLEIN), a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) focused on youth mentorship and capacity building, commemorated the 2025 World Book Day with a Spelling Bee and Reading Competition aimed at promoting literacy and stimulating creativity among young learners. The event, themed “Discovering New Worlds: How Books Spark Imagination Beyond Screens,” […]
FUNAAB, Alumni Eye Strategic Partnership to Develop Farm Resort on Campus
…As Council’s Strategic Retreat Enters Day 3 By Olasunkanmi Olajide The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), in collaboration with its Alumni Association, is exploring the possibility of establishing a multi-million Naira Farm Resort on campus. The proposed initiative was being conceived to boost edu-tourism, enhance nature activities, increase Internally Generated Revenue (IGR), and encourage […]
Dr. Salaam Delivers UNILORIN’s 5th Annual Registry Lecture
The Deputy Registrar I (Senate and Admissions) of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Dr. Abdussobur Salaam, was the Guest Lecturer at the 5th Annual Registry Lecture of the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN), held on April 28, 2025. The Lecture, which took place at the University Auditorium, was themed “The Registry’s Role in Driving […]
COPAFEU Commemorates 2025 International Day of Zero Waste at FUNAAB
By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Raymond Osemene In a strategic move to promote sustainable consumption and production patterns, the Co-Producing Knowledge on Sustainable Growth Through Service-Learning Pedagogy between African and European Higher Educational Institutions (COPAFEU), on April 22, 2025, joined the global community in celebrating the 2025 International Day of Zero Waste at the Federal University […]
DIGISOL-FUNAAB to Train Rural Farmers on Digital Financial Solutions
As part of efforts to boost climate resilience and drive digital transformation in agriculture, the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) would be hosting a One-Day Training Programme themed “Digital Financial Solutions (DFS) for Farmers in Remote Communities to Adapt to Climate Change.” The training, which is being organised by the DIGISOL-FUNAAB Team under the […]
FUNAAB Organises 2-Day Capacity-Building Workshop for OYSCATECH in Preparation for New Affiliated Programmes
In a bid to ensure the successful take-off and smooth running of the newly affiliated academic programmes with the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), the University has organised a Two-Day Capacity-Building Workshop for the Oyo State College of Agriculture and Technology (OYSCATECH), Igboora, on April 16 and 17, 2025. The workshop commenced on April […]
FUNAAB-WAFROEX Holds Beekeeping Training for 160 Students
By Tofunmi Adebayo The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), in collaboration with WAFROEX, a leading multinational apiculture and agro-allied organisation powered by Goldswarm, have successfully conducted an introductory training on beekeeping for 160 FUNAAB students. Held today, April 9, 2025, at the Green Chamber, the event was tagged “Introductory Training on Beekeeping and Apiculture […]
FUNAAB Holds Two-Day Capacity-Building Workshop for FCAIB Staff Ahead of New Affiliated Programmes
In a bid to enhance institutional capacity and ensure seamless implementation of newly affiliated programmes, the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has organised a Two-Day Capacity-Building Workshop for Academic and support staff of the Federal College of Agriculture and Technology, Ibadan (FCAIB), from April 14 to 15, 2025. Held at the College’s Main Hall, […]
FUNAAB-BATNF Set to Hold GAP Phase IV Presentation on Thursday
By Tofunmi Adebayo The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), in collaboration with the British American Tobacco Nigeria Foundation (BATNF), is set to host the presentation session of the Graduate Agripreneurship Programme (GAP), Phase IV, on Thursday, April 17, 2025. The event, scheduled to hold at the Green Chamber by 11:00 a.m., marks another significant […]
FUNAAB Proposes Centre of Excellence to Honour AfDB President, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina
In a bold move to deepen agricultural innovation, intensify agricultural revitalising efforts and, also foster sustainable development across Africa, the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has proposed the establishment of the Dr. Akinwumi Adesina Centre of Excellence in Agricultural Innovations. The proposal was presented directly to the President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), […]
FUNAAB to Hold Capacity-Building Workshop for Academic, Support Staff of FCAIB, OYSCATECH
By Emeka Oluka In a bid to strengthen institutional capacity, engender academic integrity and improve service delivery, the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), is set to hold a workshop targeted at enhancing the skills and competencies of Academic and support staff of the Federal College of Agriculture, Ibadan (FCAIB) and the Oyo State College […]