Government has no Business in Business, Says VC
… As FUNAAB Partners Alumni Association to Establish 800ha Farm on Campus By Olasunkanmi Olajide The Vice-Chancellor, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, has reiterated that “government has no business in business” as he signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the FUNAAB Alumni Association to establish an 800-hectare farmland on the […]
FUNIS Begins 20th Anniversary Events Today with Jumat Service
By Emeka Oluka & Femi Dansu The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta International School (FUNIS) is set to commence its 20th Anniversary celebrations today with a Jumat Service at 1:00 p.m. at the University Mosque. This marks the beginning of a series of events designed to commemorate two decades of academic excellence at the school. […]
Photo News: VC Tours NOLAP Farms
The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, recently toured NOLAP Farms to assess the progress of ongoing agricultural projects. During the tour, he observed the steady growth of grasses, which are developing as anticipated. In addition, the much-awaited herd of cattle has arrived at the farm, marking a significant milestone in the livestock-rearing segment. The cattle are […]
FUNAAB Partners with UNIBW.M for Innovative Collaboration
By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Joy Adeyiga The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has strengthened its global partnerships with the visit of a delegation from the University of Bundeswehr Munich (UNIBW.M), Germany. The delegation, led by Dr. Emmanuel Benjamin, was received by FUNAAB’s Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, to explore potential collaborations in fisheries, urban, and […]
🌾 The SAP Summit is Here! 🌍
Every day, countless families in Nigeria endure the heartbreaking reality of empty stomachs and the agonizing uncertainty of where their next meal will come from. With food prices skyrocketing and inflation reaching a staggering 40.8%, families are left to make gut-wrenching decisions—choosing between basic necessities like food, shelter, and education. For over 26 million Nigerians, […]
First Heritage Culture, Stillrock Generale Donate Goats to FUNAAB Zoo
As part of its commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and fostering sustainable business relationships, the Management Teams of First Heritage Culture and Hospitality Limited, as well as Stillrock Generale Limited on October 8, 2024, presented two West African Dwarf Goats (Male and Female) to the FUNAAB Zoological Park. Receiving the donation on behalf of […]
VC Urges FPY Students to Embrace Agricultural Innovation
… As COBFAS Holds 2024/2025 Academic Session Orientation By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Lydia Adebayo The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, has urged the Farm Practical Year (FPY) students of the Centre for Community-Based Farming Scheme (COBFAS) to embrace agricultural innovation. Represented by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Development, Prof. Kola Adebayo,the Vice-Chancellor stated this while delivering his Opening […]
VC Calls for Collective Action to Address Nigeria’s Food Crisis
… As Ogun NIPR Holds 2024 Colloquium By Olasunkanmi Olajide, Joy Adeyiga & Lydia Adebayo The Vice-Chancellor, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, has called for a united effort to overcome the obstacles hindering Nigeria’s progress in achieving the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly in eradicating hunger and ensuring food […]
FUNAAB to Benefit from UNDP Smart Agro-Innovation Hub Project
By Emeka Oluka The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has been selected to participate in the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Smart Agro-Innovation Hub Project. The announcement was made by Dr. William Tsuma, Chief Innovation Officer and Head of the UNDP Lagos Office, during a reception for the UNDP team at the Office of […]
NIPR 2024 Colloquium: VC to Deliver Address on PR’s Role in Combating Food Scarcity
By Olaoye Oyewole The Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, is set to deliver the Keynote Address at the 2024 Colloquium of the Ogun State Chapter of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR). The event, slated for October 3, 2024, would take place at the June 12 Cultural […]
FUNAAB Trains Farmers on Innovative Rice Production Techniques
By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Femi Dansu The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), through its Institute of Food Security, Environmental Resources and Agricultural Research (IFSERAR), recently held a One-Day Capacity Building Workshop for farmers on innovative rice production. The Training, funded by the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), focused on boosting rice yield through the […]
FUNAAB, Nourished Choice Foods Sign MoU on Food Production
By Joy Adeyiga The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), today, September 27, 2024, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Nourished Choice Foods (NCF) to address the rising food costs and also enhance food production and distribution in Nigeria. Nourished Choice Foods, a Lagos-based company delivering high-quality food products to Nigerian consumers, is led […]