FUNAAB to Host Introductory Training on Beekeeping, Apiculture Value Chain on Wednesday
In a bid to promote sustainable agriculture and entrepreneurship, the WAFROEX-FUNAAB Beekeeping Academy, in partnership with GoldSwarm, is set to host a comprehensive One-Day Introductory Course in Apiculture and Beekeeping Value Chain Fundamentals at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB). Scheduled for Wednesday, April 9, 2025, the training would take place from 9:00 a.m. […]
FUNAAB Expands Partnership with DOIT Services to Equip 4,500 Final-Year Students with Career-Readiness Skills
By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Tofunmi Adebayo In a strategic move to enhance the employability of its final-year students, the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has strengthened its partnership with DOIT Services, in collaboration with Jobberman and the MasterCard Foundation, to facilitate a comprehensive career-readiness training programme. Previously exclusive to female students, the initiative has […]
FUNAAB Commissions NSPRI Post-Harvest Hub to Enhance Food Security
By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Joy Adeyiga Building on its commitment to agricultural revitalisation through strategic collaborations, the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has taken another significant step forward, today, April 2, 2025, as the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, commissioned the Nigerian Stored Products Research Institute (NSPRI) Post-Harvest Hub, a landmark initiative aimed at enhancing […]
Ogun State CSC PS Visits FUNAAB to Assess CBT Facilities
By Tofunmi Adebayo The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) on March 27, 2025, hosted the Permanent Secretary (PS) of the Ogun State Civil Service Commission (CSC), Mr. Adesoji Adewuyi, on an official visit to evaluate the University’s examination halls for the conduct of a Computer-Based Test (CBT) for Ogun State senior and middle-level civil […]
Brand Optimal Explores Partnership with FUNAAB on ‘Campus Storm Initiative’
By Tofunmi Adebayo Brand Optimal, a leading creative and digital agency specialising in experiential marketing, is exploring a strategic partnership with the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) through its proposed Campus Storm Initiative. The initiative is aimed at creating an interactive space where students and staff could experience the latest technological devices while offering […]
VC Commissions 2,000-Acre Alumni Farm Hub to Boost Food Production
By Makinde Durodola & Joy Adeyiga The Vice-Chancellor, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, has commissioned the 2,000-acre Alumni Farm Hub, a landmark initiative aimed at revitalising agriculture through massive food production, innovation and sustainability. Speaking at the Flag-off ceremony held today, March 26, 2025, Prof. Kehinde commended the FUNAAB Alumni Association […]
Beyond the Classroom: COLVET Students Embark on Educational Adventure
In line with the University’s commitment to experiential learning, students from the College of Veterinary Medicine (COLVET) recently embarked on field trips that bridged the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical experience. The excursions provided them with hands-on exposure to botanical and pharmaceutical applications relevant to veterinary practice. The first phase of the adventure took […]
FUNAAB, Ogun State Government Mark World Tuberculosis Day with One Health Focus
The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) joined the Ogun State Government and other stakeholders to commemorate World Tuberculosis Day on March 24, 2025, under the theme: “Yes! We can end TB- Commit, Invest Deliver.” The Ogun State Government, through the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security and the Ministry of Health, collaborated with the […]
VC Engages Chinese High-Tech Industrial Leaders at Lagos Symposium
The Vice-Chancellor, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, on March 24, 2025, participated in a high-level symposium at the Lagos Continental Hotel, engaging with key entrepreneurial representatives from China’s top national-level high-tech industrial parks. The event, hosted at the Soul Lounge of the 5-Star hotel, brought together stakeholders from the Zhongguancun Science […]
FUNAAB, Carbon Credit Exchange Partner on High-Quality Carbon Credits
By Femi Dansu The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with a leading climate-tech firm, Carbon Credit Exchange Company, to develop a groundbreaking carbon credit initiative. The agreement is set to produce 300,000 high-quality tree carbon credits from African Indigenous economic trees on FUNAAB land, reinforcing the University’s […]
FUNAAB Reaffirms Commitment to Supporting AFUED Library
By Joy Adeyiga The University Librarian of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Prof. Abayomi Owolabi, has assured officials from Adeyemi Federal University of Education (AFUED) of continuous support as they transition into their new status as a University of Education. Prof. Owolabi gave the assurance during a Courtesy Visit by AFUED Library officials […]
Renowned Japanese Scientist Delivers Lecture on Evolutionary Biology at FUNAAB
By Tofunmi Adebayo The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) recently played host to a renowned Scientist, Prof. Asami Takahiro of Shinshu University, Japan, who delivered a thought-provoking lecture on the Evolution of Reproductive Barriers in Snails. The event, held as part of FUNAAB’s ongoing commitment to international collaborations, attracted scholars, researchers, and students eager […]