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 […]
COPAFEU Hosts Workshop on Biogas Production, Sustainable Entrepreneurship at FUNAAB
By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Femi Dansu The Co-Producing Knowledge on Sustainable Growth Through Service-Learning Pedagogy between African and European Higher Education Institutions (COPAFEU) has organised a One-Day Workshop on Biogas Production and Sustainable Entrepreneurship at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB). In his Welcome Address, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, underscored the urgent need […]
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 […]
32nd Convocation Ceremony:
FUNAAB Applauds Senator Salisu for Championing Camp-Alabata Road Rehabilitation By Emeka Oluka The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has expressed profound gratitude to Senator Shuaib Afolabi Salisu, Chairman, Senate Committee on ICT and Cybersecurity, and Senator representing Ogun Central Senatorial District, for his instrumental role in the ongoing reconstruction of the road from Camp […]
Fueling Success: A Heartfelt Initiative from FUNAAB Leadership
By Tofunmi Adebayo As examinations approached at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), the Dean, College of Biosciences (COLBIOS), Prof. Iyabode Kehinde, acting on behalf of the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde on January 10, 2025, organised a thoughtful initiative to support indigent students. Held at the Student Affairs Office, Unity Building, the event featured […]
27th Annual Global Convention Novelty Football Match: FUNAAB Alumni Lock Horns with UI Alumni
By Femi Dansu & Patrick Erinoso The 27th Annual Global Convention and 26th Annual Lecture Series of the FUNAAB Alumni Association continued in grand style on January 9, 2025, with a thrilling Novelty Football Match between the Alumni of the University of Ibadan (UI) and the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB). Organised by the […]
Don Urges FG to Adopt Green Growth Strategies for Economic Boost
By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Olaoye Oyewole A don in the Department of Agricultural Economics and Farm Management, College of Agricultural Management and Rural Development (COLAMRUD), Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Prof. Luke Okojie has urged the Federal Government (FG) to enforce green growth strategies in agriculture to enhance foreign exchange earnings and address pressing […]
FSFT Coordinator Urges Increased Staff Participation in Sports
… Hosts End-of-Year Thanksgiving Party By Kunle Ariyibi The Coordinator of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) Staff Football Team (FSFT), Mr. Victor Opakunle, has highlighted the importance of regular participation in sports as a pathway to promoting physical well-being and maintaining a healthy lifestyle amidst the demanding schedules of staff members. Mr. Opakunle […]
VC Inspects TETFund-Sponsored Tomato Project, Commends Team
By Olasunkanmi Olajide The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde on December 20, 2024, paid an inspection visit to the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) sponsored Tomato Agronomic Iodine Biofortification Project, and he commended the Research Team for the significant progress made. Prof. Kehinde lauded the Team for their efficient utilisation of the National Research Fund (NRF) […]
COLAMRUD Clinches Victory at VC’s Cup Finale
By Emeka Oluka The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) Intercollegiate Sports/Vice-Chancellor’s Cup ended on a good note on December 18, 2024, with a Final Match between the College of Agricultural Management and Rural Development (COLAMRUD) and the College of Biosciences (COLBIOS). The event, which was organised by the Directorate of Sports and Wellness, was […]
96th Inaugural Lecture: Don Dissects the Importance of Consuming Vegetables
By Emeka Oluka & Olaoye Oyewole The need for cultivating and consuming vegetables became the focal point during the 96th Inaugural Lecture of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), delivered by Prof. Eyitayo Makinde. Dissecting the title, “Vegetables: The Complete Food Package,” Prof. Makinde stated that vegetables were essential components in tropical cropping systems […]
Medical Experts Urge Nigerians to Embrace Preventive Health Care
Medical experts have called on Nigerians not to wait for symptoms to manifest before seeking medical assistance. Instead, they emphasised the importance of proactive health check-ups and screenings, especially for diabetes and hypertension, as part of the “Project 10 Million” Awareness Campaign. Speaking during a live interactive session on FUNAAB Radio 89.5FM, the Director of […]