FUNAAB Hosts 3rd IASS-RSS Nigeria International Conference
… Highlights the Roles of Statistics in Policy, Development By Joy Adeyiga The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing statistical education and research by hosting the 3rd International Conference of the International Association of Survey Statisticians (IASS)-Royal Statistical Society (RSS) Nigerian Local Group. Declaring the Conference opened on March […]
FUNAAB Engages Deans, HoDs of Affiliated Institutions in Programme Implementation
By Olaoye Oyewole The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), today, March 5, 2025, engaged Deans and Heads of Departments from its affiliated institutions which were the Federal College of Agriculture, Ibadan (FCAIB), and Oyo State College of Agriculture and Technology (OYSCATECH), Igbo-Ora to deliberate on the progress and requirements of their collaborative academic programmes. […]
FUNAAB Hosts 2nd ICOFHEC to Tackle Food Insecurity
By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Joy Adeyiga The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), today, March 4, 2025, held the Opening Ceremony of the 2nd International Conference of Food Science and Human Ecology, tagged “ICOFHEC 2025,” bringing together researchers, policymakers, and international participants to explore solutions to global food security challenges. With the theme “Synergy in […]
FUNAAB Bread Returns as VC Commissions Renovated Bakery on Campus
By Femi Dansu In a significant step towards achieving food security and supporting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG 2 – Zero Hunger), the Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, has commissioned the renovated bakery on campus. The bakery, a collaboration between FUNAAB and Nutrient Life Group of Companies, is […]
Innovate UK Set to Collaborate with FUNAAB to Advance Climate-Smart Agriculture
The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) is set to collaborate with Innovate UK on advancing Climate-Smart Agriculture, a partnership that brings together stakeholders from the United Kingdom, Brazil, Nigeria, and Ghana to enhance sustainable agricultural practices. As part of the initiative, applications would open from March 3 to May 7, 2025, for a Climate-Smart […]
FUNAAB’s Commitment to Agricultural Research, Extension: A Model for Nigeria’s Food Security, Says VC
… As IAR&T Holds 36th Southwest REFILS, Annual Research Review The Vice-Chancellor, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, has stated that the University’s commitment to agricultural research and extension should serve as a model for Nigeria’s food security, calling on stakeholders to intensify their support as a critical solution to Nigeria’s food […]
GRADUATE AGRIPRENEURSHIP PROGRAMME – PHASE IV
In the year 2022, the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta entered into a partner Service Agreement with the British American Tobacco Nigerian Foundation (BATN, Foundation) for a Graduate Agripreneurship programme funded by BATNF. So far, 10 (TEN) agripreneurs have been selected (for phase I and II and III) to participate in the programme and were […]
The Bahamas Delegation Bids Farewell to FUNAAB
… Proposes Collaboration on Agricultural Heritage By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Tofunmi Adebayo As the Bahamas delegation concluded its week-long visit to the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), a strategic exit meeting was held today, February 18, 2025, with the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, to solidify collaborations on agricultural heritage. Led by His Excellency, Dr. […]
The Bahamas Delegation Visits Alake, ARI, Other Key Institutions
By Olasunkanmi Olajide, Emeka Oluka & Raymond Osemene As part of their official visit to the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), a high-profile delegation from The Bahamas, led by Ambassador (Dr.) Godfrey Eneas and his wife, Mrs. Sandra Eneas, paid homage to the Alake and Paramount Ruler of Egbaland, His Royal Majesty, Oba (Dr.) […]
COPAFEU Hosts Workshop on Biogas Production, Sustainable Entrepreneurship at FUNAAB
By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Femi Dansu The Co-Producing Knowledge on Sustainable Growth Through Service-Learning Pedagogy between African and European Higher Education Institutions (COPAFEU) has organised a One-Day Workshop on Biogas Production and Sustainable Entrepreneurship at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB). In his Welcome Address, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, underscored the urgent need […]
The Bahamas Delegation Makes Presentations to FUNAAB on Areas of Collaboration
By Tofunmi Adebayo The high-powered delegation from The Bahamas, led by His Excellency, Ambassador (Dr.) William John Godfrey Eneas, today, February 12, 2025, made a slide presentation on the proposed collaborative actions between The Bahamas and FUNAAB which centred on Academia, Research, Culture and Tourism. Dr. Eneas also provided a documentary on the history of […]
FUNAAB Welcomes NUC, BOI Teams in Preparation for iDICE Initiative
By Charles Adekanmbi The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has taken a significant step towards strengthening its position as a hub for innovation and entrepreneurship by hosting a delegation from the National Universities Commission (NUC) and the Bank of Industry (BOI). The visit was part of preparations for the Federal Government’s Investment in Digital […]