FUNAAB Alumni to Plant 100,000 Trees
… Set to Advance other Projects on Campus By Tofunmi Adebayo In a landmark move to promote environmental sustainability and campus beautification, the Alumni Association of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has unveiled plans to plant 100,000 trees across the University campus between July and August, 2025. Each tree would carry the name […]
Statistical Reasoning, a Vital Tool for Unlocking Nigeria’s Potential
… Says FUNAAB’s 102nd Inaugural Lecturer By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Femi Dansu A renowned expert in Stochastic modelling from the Department of Statistics, College of Physical Sciences (COLPHYS), Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Prof. Samuel Agwuegbo, has underscored the critical role of statistical reasoning in driving national development and realising Nigeria’s full potential. Delivering […]
FUNAAB Supports FAO’s Digital Village Initiative, Showcases Alumni as Pacesetters
By Emeka Oluka The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has once again reaffirmed its commitment to leveraging digital innovation in agriculture by actively participating in the Inception Workshop of the Food and Agriculture Organisation’s (FAO) Digital Village Initiative (DVI). Held between May 6 and 7, 2025, at the Marriott and Sheraton Hotels, Ikeja, the […]
FUNAAB VC Backs Strategic Partnership with Taylor & Francis Group
By Tofunmi Adebayo & Aduragbemi Oke The Vice-Chancellor, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, has once again expressed the University’s strong interest in forging strategic academic partnerships that would enhance FUNAAB’s global visibility and research output. This commitment was made clear today, May 6, 2025, during a Courtesy Visit to the Vice-Chancellor […]
Governing Council Celebrates Prof. Henshaw at 66
The Governing Council of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) today, May 1, 2025, celebrated one of its distinguished members, Prof. Folake Henshaw, as she marked her 66th birthday in grand style. The celebration took place during a Special Council Meeting held at the serene La Campagne Tropicana Beach Resort, where members of the […]
BUDLEIN Marks World Book Day with Spelling Bee, Reading Competitions
By Joy Adeyiga The Budding Leaders Empowerment Initiative (BUDLEIN), a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) focused on youth mentorship and capacity building, commemorated the 2025 World Book Day with a Spelling Bee and Reading Competition aimed at promoting literacy and stimulating creativity among young learners. The event, themed “Discovering New Worlds: How Books Spark Imagination Beyond Screens,” […]
FUNAAB, Alumni Eye Strategic Partnership to Develop Farm Resort on Campus
…As Council’s Strategic Retreat Enters Day 3 By Olasunkanmi Olajide The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), in collaboration with its Alumni Association, is exploring the possibility of establishing a multi-million Naira Farm Resort on campus. The proposed initiative was being conceived to boost edu-tourism, enhance nature activities, increase Internally Generated Revenue (IGR), and encourage […]
Dr. Salaam Delivers UNILORIN’s 5th Annual Registry Lecture
The Deputy Registrar I (Senate and Admissions) of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Dr. Abdussobur Salaam, was the Guest Lecturer at the 5th Annual Registry Lecture of the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN), held on April 28, 2025. The Lecture, which took place at the University Auditorium, was themed “The Registry’s Role in Driving […]
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 […]