FUNAAB Hosts 2nd ICOFHEC to Tackle Food Insecurity
By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Joy Adeyiga The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), today, March 4, 2025, held the Opening Ceremony of the 2nd International Conference of Food Science and Human Ecology, tagged “ICOFHEC 2025,” bringing together researchers, policymakers, and international participants to explore solutions to global food security challenges. With the theme “Synergy in […]
FUNAAB Bread Returns as VC Commissions Renovated Bakery on Campus
By Femi Dansu In a significant step towards achieving food security and supporting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG 2 – Zero Hunger), the Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, has commissioned the renovated bakery on campus. The bakery, a collaboration between FUNAAB and Nutrient Life Group of Companies, is […]
Innovate UK Set to Collaborate with FUNAAB to Advance Climate-Smart Agriculture
The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) is set to collaborate with Innovate UK on advancing Climate-Smart Agriculture, a partnership that brings together stakeholders from the United Kingdom, Brazil, Nigeria, and Ghana to enhance sustainable agricultural practices. As part of the initiative, applications would open from March 3 to May 7, 2025, for a Climate-Smart […]
FUNAAB’s 98th Inaugural Lecture:
Finally! Goats Gain an Advocate in FUNAAB Don By Emeka Oluka & Femi Dansu Goat, an animal that has been tagged stubbornly by many can now heave a sigh of relief as it can now boast of an Advocate in the person of Prof. James Daramola, an expert in Reproductive Physiology from the Department of […]
FUNAAB’s Commitment to Agricultural Research, Extension: A Model for Nigeria’s Food Security, Says VC
… As IAR&T Holds 36th Southwest REFILS, Annual Research Review The Vice-Chancellor, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, has stated that the University’s commitment to agricultural research and extension should serve as a model for Nigeria’s food security, calling on stakeholders to intensify their support as a critical solution to Nigeria’s food […]
The Bahamas Delegation Bids Farewell to FUNAAB
… Proposes Collaboration on Agricultural Heritage By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Tofunmi Adebayo As the Bahamas delegation concluded its week-long visit to the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), a strategic exit meeting was held today, February 18, 2025, with the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, to solidify collaborations on agricultural heritage. Led by His Excellency, Dr. […]
SIWES Organises Orientation Programme for 2024/2025 Batch B Students
By Raymond Osemene The Students Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES) of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has organised an Orientation Programme for Batch B students of the 2024/2025 Academic Session in preparation for their upcoming Industrial Training. The Batch B students were from Non-Agriculture related Colleges, that were the College of Environmental Resources […]
FUNAAB Hosts AHF President Ahead of MoU Signing
By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Tofunmi Adebayo In a strategic move towards fostering international collaboration and capacity building, the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), today, February 10, 2025, hosted a high-level meeting with the President and Chief Executive Officer of the African Heritage Foundation (AHF), His Excellency, Ambassador Tunde Adetunji ahead of the official signing […]
FUNAAB-Wafroex Honey Production Partnership Yields Positive Results
By Emeka Oluka & Femi Dansu The strategic partnership between the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) and Wafroex Ltd, an agro-allied company, has yielded positive results as honey harvesting has commenced on the University campus. As part of its corporate social responsibility initiative, Wafroex has donated another set of 70 Lyson Langstroth Beehives to […]
FUNAAB Partners with Leading Agric Firms to Drive Agricultural Revitalisation
By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Tofunmi Adebayo The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has taken a bold step towards advancing agricultural revitalisation by formalising strategic partnerships with two major agricultural firms, Ten Power Farms and Zino Agritech Ltd. The collaboration was sealed through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed by the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, […]
NSPRI Donates ‘Post-Harvest Hub’ to FUNAAB
By Femi Dansu & Tofunmi Adebayo As part of its commitment to enhancing food security and post-harvest management, the Nigerian Stored Products Research Institute (NSPRI) has donated a Post-Harvest Hub to the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB). The donation followed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed in 2024 between both institutions. Receiving the NSPRI […]
President Tinubu Urges FUNAAB Graduates to Revolutionise Agriculture at 32nd Convocation
By Emeka Oluka President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR has urged graduates of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), to embrace innovation, integrity, and commitment as they step into the real world and the dawn of a new chapter in their lives. The President, who is also the Visitor to the University, made the charge […]