FUNAAB Set to Host 2025 Carnegie Diaspora Fellowship Program Workshops
By Joy Adeyiga The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) is set to host workshops under the 2025 FUNAAB-Carnegie African Diaspora Fellowship Program (CADFP), as it had earlier welcomed two African diaspora scholars from Virginia State University (VSU), Professors Richard Omotoye and Laban Rutto. The workshops, aimed at enhancing academic and stakeholder engagement, would focus […]
FUNAAB Zoo Park’s Goat Breeding Initiative Gathers Pace
The goat breeding initiative introduced at the FUNAAB Zoo Park in 2024 is steadily gaining traction, aligning with the University’s commitment to sustainability and cost-effective animal management. Spearheaded by the Director of the Zoo Park, Prof. Sammy Sam-Wobo, the project has recorded notable success, with several female goats recently giving birth. Launched to reduce the […]
ACOMORAN Seeks Strategic Partnership with FUNAAB on Philosophy, Leadership Programmes
By Femi Dansu The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), today, July 11, 2025, played host to the leadership of the Amalgamated Commercial Tricycles and Motorcycles Owners, Repairs and Riders Association of Nigeria (ACOMORAN), Ogun State Chapter, as the Association seeks partnership with the University to enroll its members in the newly introduced Philosophy and […]
CENTS Organises Workshop to Integrate ICSS Modules into FUNAAB Curriculum
By Femi Dansu The Centre for Entrepreneurial Studies (CENTS) of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), today, July 2, 2025, hosted a One-Day Workshop focused on integrating the Inspire-Create-Start-Scale (ICSS) Entrepreneurship Modules into the General Entrepreneurship Course Synopsis of the University. The event, held at the Green Chamber, brought together lecturers and Academic leaders […]
Senator Yayi Donates 50 Solar-Powered Streetlights, Five Mini Buses to FUNAAB
By Olasunkanmi Olajide In a remarkable show of support for education, security, and sustainable development, the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has received a significant infrastructure boost from Distinguished Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, CON, widely known as Senator Yayi. The donation comprised 50 solar-powered streetlights and five minibuses for campus transportation, underscoring the Senator’s […]
FUNAAB Trains Farmers on Hydroponic Technology under EU-Sponsored AGRECOFARM Project
… As Two-Year Master’s Programme in Agroecology Set to Commence By Femi Dansu The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has taken a major step toward promoting sustainable agriculture with the hosting of a One-Day Workshop and Training on Hydroponic Technology, under the European Union-supported AGRECOFARM Project. The event, held in partnership with nine other […]
FUNAAB Strengthens Community Bonds
… As AMREC Engages Farmers in Landmark Land Allocation Exercise By Tofunmi Adebayo In a defining moment for Town-and-Gown relations, the Agricultural Media Resources and Extension Centre (AMREC) of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has taken a bold step towards deepening community engagement and enhancing the agricultural revitalisation drive of the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. […]
Carnegie African Diaspora Fellows Arrive FUNAAB for Strategic Agricultural Collaboration
By Aduragbemi Oke The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has welcomed a team of scholars from Virginia State University (VSU), United States, under the prestigious Carnegie African Diaspora Fellowship Programme (CADFP). The Two-Month Fellowship, which spans June to July 2025, was centred on a collaborative project titled Benchmarking Virginia State University’s Land-Grant Programmes Against […]
FUNAAB Beekeepers Embark on Bush Exercise to Trap Bees for Honey Production
By Olasunkanmi Olajide A dedicated team of beekeepers at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), led by Dr. Matthew Wheto and Mr. Abraham Fadeyi, have embarked on a field expedition into the University’s bush terrain adjacent to the Prof. Oluwafemi Balogun Ceremonial Building to trap honey bees as part of their apiculture activities. The […]
FUNAAB Poised to Partner C. Woermann to Enhance Access to Modern Farm Machinery
By Olaoye Oyewole The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) is set to partner with C. Woermann Nigeria Limited in a landmark initiative aimed at improving access to modern agricultural machinery and training for farmers and stakeholders across Ogun State. The proposed partnership would see the establishment of an outlet on the FUNAAB campus where […]
Embrace Leadership with Integrity – VC Charges New FUNAABSU Executives
By Emeka Oluka & Femi Dansu The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, has urged the newly elected executives of the FUNAAB Students’ Union (FUNAABSU) to embrace integrity-driven leadership while equipping themselves with life skills necessary to thrive beyond the University walls. Prof. Kehinde gave the charge during the inauguration ceremony of the 2025/2026 Academic Session FUNAABSU […]
GIZ-SKYE Programme Deepens Partnership with FUNAAB on Youth Employability, Career Development
By Aduragbemi Oke The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), today, June 3 2025, played host to a high-powered delegation from the Skills Development for Youth Employment (SKYE) Programme, an initiative of the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), to strengthen ties on employability, entrepreneurship, and career advancement for students. The visit underscored GIZ-SKYE’s ongoing […]