“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, […]
FUNAAB Leads Global Dialogue on AI-Driven Regenerative Agriculture
… As it Hosts 2025 Humboldt Kolleg Scientific Conference By Olaoye Oyewole & Joy Adeyiga The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Africa’s best University of Agriculture and ranked 7th globally, has once again demonstrated its leadership in agricultural research and innovation as it hosted the opening session of the 2025 Humboldt Kolleg Scientific Conference, […]
FUNAAB Kicks Off Another Round of Massive Yam Sales
By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Bolanle Olawepo The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has once again reaffirmed its leadership role in sustainable agriculture under the transformative leadership of the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, as the Directorate of University Farms (DUFARMS) today, September 10, 2025, commenced another round of massive sales of freshly harvested yams and […]
Agroecology, Organic Agriculture Leadership Course to Launch at FUNAAB on Sept. 15
By Joy Adeyiga & Tofunmi Adebayo The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Nigeria, is set to host the launch and first in-person session of the Agroecology and Organic Agriculture Leadership (AOAL) Course from September 15–19, 2025. The flagship programme marks a significant milestone in advancing sustainable agriculture and leadership development across Africa. Structured as […]
COBFAS Begins 2025/2026 Farm Practical Year Orientation on Monday
By Tofunmi Adebayo The Centre for Community-Based Farming Scheme (COBFAS), Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), is set to begin the 2025/2026 Academic Session Farm Practical Year (FPY) Orientation Programme from Monday, September 1 to Friday, September 5, 2025, at the Prof. Oluwafemi Balogun Ceremonial Building, starting at 9 a.m. each day. With the theme […]
FUNAAB Launches AI-Powered One Health Research Hub, AIA4OneHealth
By Olaoye Oyewole & Wuraola Dada The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), has recorded another milestone with the official launch of the Artificial Intelligence Applications for One Health (AIA4OneHealth) research hub. The initiative, unveiled at the University today, August 27, 2025, marked the commencement of two groundbreaking projects aimed at leveraging artificial intelligence to […]
Ojogbon Orchard Park: FUNAAB Alumni Bequeath Nature’s Legacy to Campus
By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Raymond Osemene The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), has received yet another remarkable gift of love and legacy as two of its distinguished alumni, Prof. Adeniyi Afolabi and Farmer Ayopo Somefun, officially endowed the University with the Ojogbon Orchard Park. The commissioning of the project, held on August 22, 2025, […]
Young Innovators Shine at STAN’s Science Fair Exhibition
By Tofunmi Adebayo & Aduragbemi Oke The 65th Annual Conference of the Science Teachers Association of Nigeria (STAN), being hosted at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), took on a vibrant twist on its second day as pupils and students from across the country transformed the Science Fair Exhibition into a hub of creativity, […]
ACOMORAN Undergoes Leadership Programme at FUNAAB
By Femi Dansu The Amalgamated Commercial Tricycles and Motorcycles Owners, Repairs and Riders Association of Nigeria (ACOMORAN), Ogun State Chapter, has commenced its enrolment in the newly introduced Philosophy and Leadership Programmes of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB). The programme, offered through the Philosophy and Leadership Studies Unit under the Institute of Communication […]