FUNAAB Holds Workshop for 26 IBR Awardees

Representative of the Vice-Chancellor and the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Development, Prof. Olawale Dairo congratulating the IBR awardees at the Workshop Credit: Gbolahan Lawal

By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Joy Adeyiga The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), today, April 7, 2026, held a One-Day Workshop for 26 beneficiaries of the Institutional Based Research (IBR), supported by the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund). Speaking at the event, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, emphasised the need for improved research quality, accountability, […]

Don Describes FG’s Soil Health Initiative, a Step in the Right Direction

Prof. Johnson Adesodun delivering the 111th Inaugural Lecture of FUNAAB Credit: Gbolahan Lawal

… As FUNAAB Holds 111th Inaugural Lecture By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Femi Dansu A Professor of Soil Physics from the Department of Soil Science and Land Management, College of Plant Science and Crop Production (COLPLANT), at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Prof. Johnson Adesodun, has described the establishment of the Nigerian Farmers Soil […]

CENTS Director to Meet Skill Leaders as ETS 206 Training Begins Today

The Director of the Centre for Entrepreneurial Studies (CENTS), Prof. Sakiru Akinbode, would meet with all skill leaders and facilitators by 11:00 a.m. today, March 25, 2026, at the CENTS Conference Room, ahead of the commencement of the ETS 206 training. The Entrepreneurial Studies (ETS 206) course for 200-Level students of the Federal University of […]

FUNAAB Partners Hybrid Feeds, Receives ₦1.4m Worth of Animal Feed

Representative of the CEO, Hybrid Feeds, Mr. Kolawole Ololade (Left), presenting some of the bags to the representative of the Vice-Chancellor and the Director, COBFAS, Prof. Dare Akerele Credit: Olaoye Oyewole

By Olaoye Oyewole The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), through its Centre for Community-Based Farming Scheme (COBFAS), on March 24, 2026, received a donation of animal feed valued at ₦1,400,036, from Hybrid Feeds, a leading animal feed production firm in Nigeria. The donation, which comprised 80 bags of animal feed, was received on behalf […]

FUNAAB Students Receive Food Support to Ease Economic Hardship

By Patrick Erinoso Students of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), have received garri support packages aimed at improving their welfare and cushioning the impact of prevailing economic challenges in the country. The initiative, organised by the Agricultural Media Resources and Extension Centre (AMREC) in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food […]

DUFARMS Launches Value-Added Products, Records Bumper Sales

The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde addressing the gathering, before declaring the sales open Credit: Gbolahan Lawal

By Olasunkanmi Olajide, Femi Dansu & Tayo Onayemi The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has expanded its agribusiness portfolio with the official launch of value-added food products under the Directorate of University Farms (DUFARMS), recording impressive sales at the event. The initiative, unveiled today, March 4, 2026, at the DUFARMS AGROMAT, marks the University’s […]

FUNAAB, Agri-Tech Firm Partner to Drive Agricultural Innovation

By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Raymond Osemene The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Agri-Tech practitioners to strengthen collaboration aimed at promoting agricultural innovation, research, and national food security. The MoU was formalised during a meeting held today, March 5, 2026, where the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, expressed […]

FUNAAB Researcher Unveils Cost-Effective, Healthier Fish Feed Alternative

Dr. Nathaniel Bamidele during the presentation

By Femi Dansu The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has recorded another major research breakthrough with the unveiling of an innovative, cost-effective and sustainable fish feed alternative that promises to transform aquaculture production. The study, presented at the February Monthly Seminar of the Institute of Food Security, Environmental Resources and Agricultural Research (IFSERAR), revealed […]

Prof. Fakoya Delivers FUNAAB’s 110th Inaugural Lecture

The Dean, COLAMRUD, Prof. Emmanuel Fakoya delivering the University’s 110th Inaugural Lecture Credit: Gbolahan Lawal

… Launches ₦1 Million Prize for Best Farm Practical Year Student By Emeka Oluka & Joy Adeyiga Prof. Emmanuel Fakoya, a distinguished expert in Agricultural Extension and Rural Development at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), has announced the establishment of a ₦1 million annual prize to reward the University’s Best Farm Practical Year […]

AGRECOFARM Begins 3-Day Vocational Training on Agroecology, Sustainable Food Production

Representative of the Team Lead, AGRECOFARM FUNAAB, Prof. Oladapo Fasae, while the delivering the Team Lead's speech Credit: Gbolahan Lawal

By Joy Adeyiga & Raymond Osemene The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), through its AGRECOFARM, has commenced a 3-Day vocational education training workshop on agroecology and sustainable food production. The programme, which brought together farmers, students, extension agents, agribusiness operators and other stakeholders across the agricultural value chain, began today, Wednesday, February 25, 2026. […]

FUNAAB Odeda Farmers Cooperative Receives Federal Empowerment

The donated items

The FUNAAB Odeda Farmers Cooperative Multipurpose Society Limited has received empowerment support from the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (FMAFS) to enhance agricultural productivity and strengthen the capacity of its members. Items presented to the Cooperative include a power tiller, water pump, knapsack sprayers, fertilizer, pepper and tomato seeds, a grinding machine, planter, […]

Pro-Chancellor Rallies Support for Completion of University Mosque

The Pro-Chancellor and Chairman, Governing Council, HRM Oba Rasheed Ayotunde Olabomi, Odundun IV, Asoludero, delivering the Special Address at the 36th Ramadan Lecture Credit: Gbolahan Lawal

… As Top Muslim Cleric Urges Muslims to Serve Humanity at FUNAAB’s 36th Ramadan Lecture By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Olatoye Sanusi The Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council, HRM, Oba Rasheed Ayotunde Olabomi (Odundun IV), Asoludero, the Aragbiji of Iragbiji Land, has reaffirmed his commitment to the completion of the University Mosque, calling for […]

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