WAFROEX–FUNAAB Beekeeping Training 2.0: VC Leads Trainees Through Intensive Field Practical Session
The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, has declared the University’s commitment to hands-on agricultural training as he personally led participants of the WAFROEX–FUNAAB Beekeeping Training 2.0 through a comprehensive field practical session on youth beekeeping enterprise development and innovation. Prof. Kehinde, who supervised the live demonstration, guided trainees through hive inspection, colony handling, brood and queen […]
“We Are Bringing in More Partners to Develop Our System” — VC
… As NOLAP Celebrates Second Anniversary of Partnership with FUNAAB By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Bolanle Olawepo The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, has reiterated the University’s openness to strategic partnerships that strengthen its agricultural systems and drive national development. Represented by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Development), Prof. Olawale Dairo, the Vice-Chancellor made this known during the celebration […]
FUNAABites Blaze Trail in Campus Enterprise as Student Union Launches ‘Hustle Carnival’
By Olasunkanmi Olajide, Ridwan Sulaiman & Bode Olanrewaju The entrepreneurial drive of Nigerian youth was on full display, on November 5, 2025, at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), as the institution’s Student Union Government (FUNAABSU) unveiled the maiden edition of the FUNAAB Hustle Carnival, a colourful festival celebrating creativity, innovation, and campus-based enterprise. […]
Jubaili Agrotec Partners FUNAAB, Sensitises Students on Modern Seed Planting Techniques
By Femi Dansu & Ridwan Sulaiman The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), has partnered with Jubaili Agrotec Limited to educate and sensitise students on modern seed planting techniques and sustainable agricultural practices. The interactive session, held at the Centre for Community-Based Farming Scheme (COBFAS), brought together members of the University Management, staff, and students […]
FUNAAB VC Advocates Digital Revolution in Nigeria’s Agriculture
… Calls for Inclusive Technological Adoption at 59th ASN Conference By Olasunkanmi Olajide The Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, has called for the deliberate and inclusive adoption of digital technologies to drive sustainable transformation in Nigeria’s agricultural sector. Delivering the Keynote Address at the Opening Ceremony of the […]
WAFROEX Donates 100 New Beehives to Strengthen Apiculture Development in FUNAAB
WAFROEX, a leading multinational apiculture and agro-allied organisation powered by Goldswarm, has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing agricultural innovation and sustainability at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) with the donation of 100 new beehives and 25 stands to support apiculture development within the University. Speaking during the presentation, WAFROEX Project Manager, Mr. Abdulrahman […]
FUNAAB, Dizengoff Nigeria Host Farmers’ Field Day to Promote Agricultural Innovation
By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Bolanle Olawepo The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), in collaboration with Dizengoff Nigeria, has strengthened its drive toward sustainable agricultural development through the hosting of a Farmers’ Field Day, on October 15, 2025, an event designed to showcase modern agricultural technologies and deepen the synergy between research, learning, and production. […]
Fallout of Governing Council’s Inspection:
FUNAAB, Musarchy Farms Harvest Success in 7-Hectare Cassava Project —A Model of Research-Driven Agriculture, Productive Partnerships By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Wuraola Dada In a strong demonstration of the power of research-based agriculture and strategic partnerships, the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) and Musarchy Farms have commenced a large-scale harvest and sales of cassava cultivated […]
“We Cannot Feed Ourselves in Our Religious Houses”
… FUNAAB’s Pro-Chancellor Charges Everyone to Embrace Farming By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Wuraola Dada The Pro-Chancellor and Chairman, Governing Council of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), His Royal Majesty, Oba Rasheed Ayotunde Olabomi, Odundun IV, Asoludero, the Aragbiji of Iragbiji Land, has urged Nigerians to take farming as a collective responsibility, stressing that […]
TETFund Officials Inspect Newly Constructed Greenhouse at FUNAAB
By Wuraola Dada Senior officials of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), led by the Technical Advisor to the Executive Secretary, Mr. Buhari Mikailu, today, September 25, 2025, inspected the newly constructed Greenhouse at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB). The project, which formed part of the TETFund 2023/2024 Research Laboratory and Farm Innovation […]
Day 3 of Humboldt Kolleg 2025: Participants Explore Olumo Rock, Celebrate Innovation, Youth Agribusiness
By Aduragbemi Oke & Wuraola Dada The cultural heartbeat of Abeokuta took the centre stage today, September 24, 2025, as participants of the Humboldt Kolleg Conference embarked on a guided tour of Olumo Rock, one of Nigeria’s most iconic heritage sites. The visit offered delegates from across institutions a rich immersion into Egba history and […]
FUNAAB Humboldt Kolleg 2025 Day Two: Experts Advocate Organic Farming, Policy Reforms
By Aduragbemi Oke The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), has continued to set the pace in advancing agricultural innovation and food security as it hosted the second day of the 2025 Humboldt Kolleg Conference, today, September 23, 2025. The day’s sessions brought together renowned experts who called for urgent reforms in Nigeria’s agricultural sector, […]