FUNAAB to Host Introductory Training on Beekeeping, Apiculture Value Chain on Wednesday
In a bid to promote sustainable agriculture and entrepreneurship, the WAFROEX-FUNAAB Beekeeping Academy, in partnership with GoldSwarm, is set to host a comprehensive One-Day Introductory Course in Apiculture and Beekeeping Value Chain Fundamentals at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB). Scheduled for Wednesday, April 9, 2025, the training would take place from 9:00 a.m. […]
FUNAAB Expands Partnership with DOIT Services to Equip 4,500 Final-Year Students with Career-Readiness Skills
By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Tofunmi Adebayo In a strategic move to enhance the employability of its final-year students, the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has strengthened its partnership with DOIT Services, in collaboration with Jobberman and the MasterCard Foundation, to facilitate a comprehensive career-readiness training programme. Previously exclusive to female students, the initiative has […]
FUNAAB Commissions NSPRI Post-Harvest Hub to Enhance Food Security
By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Joy Adeyiga Building on its commitment to agricultural revitalisation through strategic collaborations, the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has taken another significant step forward, today, April 2, 2025, as the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, commissioned the Nigerian Stored Products Research Institute (NSPRI) Post-Harvest Hub, a landmark initiative aimed at enhancing […]
FUNAAB Selected as a Tenable University for TSAS Local Scholarship Scheme
The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has been named among the tenable institutions for the 2025 TETFund Scholarship for Academic Staff (TSAS) under the specialised Universities of Agriculture category. In a circular from the Executive Secretary of TETFund, Arc. Sonny S.T. Echono, FUNAAB was approved for postgraduate training in Agriculture, Engineering and Technology, Sciences, […]
Brand Optimal Explores Partnership with FUNAAB on ‘Campus Storm Initiative’
By Tofunmi Adebayo Brand Optimal, a leading creative and digital agency specialising in experiential marketing, is exploring a strategic partnership with the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) through its proposed Campus Storm Initiative. The initiative is aimed at creating an interactive space where students and staff could experience the latest technological devices while offering […]
VC Commissions 2,000-Acre Alumni Farm Hub to Boost Food Production
By Makinde Durodola & Joy Adeyiga The Vice-Chancellor, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, has commissioned the 2,000-acre Alumni Farm Hub, a landmark initiative aimed at revitalising agriculture through massive food production, innovation and sustainability. Speaking at the Flag-off ceremony held today, March 26, 2025, Prof. Kehinde commended the FUNAAB Alumni Association […]
Beyond the Classroom: COLVET Students Embark on Educational Adventure
In line with the University’s commitment to experiential learning, students from the College of Veterinary Medicine (COLVET) recently embarked on field trips that bridged the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical experience. The excursions provided them with hands-on exposure to botanical and pharmaceutical applications relevant to veterinary practice. The first phase of the adventure took […]
Reawakening The Dream: FUNAAB Revives “I HAVE A DREAM” Inspirational Radio Show
By Olasunkanmi Olajide In an inspiring move to rekindle intellectual curiosity, creativity, and motivation among young minds, the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) is set to relaunch “I HAVE A DREAM”, a five-minute inspirational radio talk show originally created by Kola Obadimu Jnr. The groundbreaking initiative, powered by FUNAAB and produced in collaboration with […]
FUNAAB Reaffirms Commitment to Supporting AFUED Library
By Joy Adeyiga The University Librarian of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Prof. Abayomi Owolabi, has assured officials from Adeyemi Federal University of Education (AFUED) of continuous support as they transition into their new status as a University of Education. Prof. Owolabi gave the assurance during a Courtesy Visit by AFUED Library officials […]
Renowned Japanese Scientist Delivers Lecture on Evolutionary Biology at FUNAAB
By Tofunmi Adebayo The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) recently played host to a renowned Scientist, Prof. Asami Takahiro of Shinshu University, Japan, who delivered a thought-provoking lecture on the Evolution of Reproductive Barriers in Snails. The event, held as part of FUNAAB’s ongoing commitment to international collaborations, attracted scholars, researchers, and students eager […]
President Tinubu Appoints Dr. Agboola as Pioneer Librarian of FUMMS
By Joy Adeyiga In a significant step towards kickstarting the newly established Federal University of Medicine and Medical Sciences (FUMMS), Abeokuta, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR has appointed Dr. Odunola Agboola as the institution’s pioneer University Librarian. Dr. Agboola, an esteemed Academic and Librarian from the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), was appointed in […]
Japanese Scholar Set to Visit FUNAAB on March 10
… To Advance Collaborative Research in Snail Evolution By Joy Adeyiga The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) is set to welcome a foremost Japanese Scholar, Prof. Asami Takiro from Shinshu University, Japan, for a strategic academic exchange focused on the evolution of reproductive barriers in snails. Scheduled for March 10, 2025, Prof. Takiro’s visit […]