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, […]
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 […]
NMGS Calls for Stronger Academia-Industry-Government Collaboration on Geosciences
… As the Society Inaugurates FUNAAB Chapter, Holds Third Quarterly Meeting The Nigerian Mining and Geosciences Society (NMGS), Abeokuta Chapter, has called for stronger collaboration among academia, government, industry and professional bodies to harness the potential of geosciences for sustainable development, economic diversification and environmental safety in Nigeria. The call was made at the Society’s […]
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 Hosts iDICE Skills-to-Jobs Programme for Penultimate, Final-Year Students
By Wuraola Dada & David Johnson The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), through the Directorate of Academic Information Systems (DACIS), has hosted the Investment in Digital and Creative Enterprises (iDICE) Skills-to-Jobs Programme for penultimate and final-year students of the University. The programme, held today, September 15, 2026, at the Professor Olusola Oyewole Lecture Theatre, […]
FUNAAB Expands Global Footprint with International Agricultural Short Courses
… Targets Agricultural Professionals, Institutions Across Africa The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Nigeria, is strengthening its global role in agricultural capacity development with a portfolio of four intensive International Short Courses designed to equip agricultural professionals with practical skills, cutting-edge knowledge and research competencies. The five-day programme, which commenced on Monday, September 14 […]
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, […]