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 […]
FG Partners Keystone Bank to Launch Agricultural Grants Initiative at FUNAAB
By Joy Adeyiga In a strategic effort to boost agricultural development in Nigerian universities, the Federal Government, in collaboration with Keystone Bank, is set to launch an Agricultural Grants Initiative at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB). The initiative, driven by the Federal Ministry of Youth Development under the Youth Economic Intervention and De-radicalisation […]
FUNAAB Pledges Support for Take-off of FUMMSA
By Joy Adeyiga The Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, has pledged the University’s full support for the successful take-off of the newly established Federal University of Medicine and Medical Sciences, Abeokuta (FUMMSA). Prof. Kehinde gave the assurance during a courtesy visit by the Governing Council of FUMMSA to […]
Green Money Project Berths in FUNAAB
… Becomes First Institution to Receive the Presidential Green Money Project By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Joy Adeyiga The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has become the first Institution in Southwest Nigeria to receive the Green Money Project, a strategic Presidential Initiative aimed at transforming Nigeria’s agricultural landscape through youth empowerment, innovative farming techniques, value-chain […]
VC Pays Inspection Visit to FUNAAB Zoo Ahead of Elephant Arrival
…Reaffirms Commitment to Infrastructure, Welfare and Eco-Tourism In anticipation of a landmark addition to its animal population, the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) Zoological Park played host to a landmark event on April 5, 2025, as the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, undertook an extensive inspection tour of the Zoological Park’s 62-hectare expansive landmass. The […]