Student Energy Launches Power Conservation Campaign at FUNAAB
By Raymond Osemene A group of passionate students under the banner of STUDENT ENERGY, a global non-profit organisation, is set to champion energy conservation at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB). The FUNAAB chapter of the organisation has outlined a mission to reduce electricity wastage in lecture halls, hostels and offices while raising awareness […]
DRIP Director Wins Prestigious AI Award
By Emeka Oluka & Olaoye Oyewole The Director, Directorate of Research, Innovations and Partnerships (DRIP) at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Prof. Mutiu Busari, has won the second-place position in the prestigious AI Application for Enhancing Teaching and Learning in Higher Education Award. The award was presented during the 2025 AI Awareness Day […]
GRADUATE AGRIPRENEURSHIP PROGRAMME – PHASE IV
In the year 2022, the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta entered into a partner Service Agreement with the British American Tobacco Nigerian Foundation (BATN, Foundation) for a Graduate Agripreneurship programme funded by BATNF. So far, 10 (TEN) agripreneurs have been selected (for phase I and II and III) to participate in the programme and were […]
FUNAAB’s 3MW Hybrid Solar Project Comes to Life
By Olasunkanmi Olajide The long-anticipated 3MW Hybrid Solar Power Project at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has reached a significant milestone, delivering an uninterrupted electricity to more than half of the University’s facilities. The World Bank-sponsored project, which began following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Rural Electrification Agency […]
Ongoing Test-Run of FUNAAB’s 3MW Hybrid Solar Power
The test run of the 3MW Hybrid Solar Power at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) is progressing steadily, ensuring the campus benefits from a sustainable and uninterrupted power supply. Designed to operate entirely on solar energy during the day, the system transitions at night based on battery storage capacity and priority load distribution. […]
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 Welcomes NUC, BOI Teams in Preparation for iDICE Initiative
By Charles Adekanmbi The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has taken a significant step towards strengthening its position as a hub for innovation and entrepreneurship by hosting a delegation from the National Universities Commission (NUC) and the Bank of Industry (BOI). The visit was part of preparations for the Federal Government’s Investment in Digital […]
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 […]
Spotlight on FUNAAB’s Budding Entrepreneurs: An Interview with Keni Abuobisong and Olorede Fuadul-Deen
FUNAABites have long been known for their ingenuity and excellence in various legitimate entrepreneurial activities, but two outstanding students, Keni Abuobisong, a 400-Level student in the Department of Hospitality and Tourism Management (HTM), College of Food Science and Human Ecology (COLFHEC) and Olorede Fuadul-Deen, a 400-Level student from the Department of Physics, College of Physical […]
FUNAAB Bursary Embraces Digital Innovation with Electronic Payment Voucher System
By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Femi Dansu The Bursary Department of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has introduced an Electronic Payment Voucher System to enhance efficiency, ensure seamless financial transactions, and improve service delivery for all stakeholders. The innovative system notifies recipients via email before payment is processed. Once payment is completed, an email […]
Governing Council Inspects Key Campus Projects
… Emphasises Quality, Timely Completion By Tofunmi Adebayo The Governing Council of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), led by its Pro-Chancellor and Chairman, His Royal Majesty, Oba Rasheed Ayotunde Olabomi, on January 24, 2025, embarked on an inspection tour of ongoing projects across the University to assess progress and ensure adherence to quality […]
OORBDA Eyes Partnership with FUNAAB to Tackle Food Security Challenges
…As Pro-Chancellor Leads Council Delegation to the Authority By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Tofunmi Adebayo The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), has reaffirmed its dedication to tackling food security challenges and youth unemployment through a strategic partnership with the Ogun-Oshun River Basin Development Authority (OORBDA). This commitment was emphasised during a Courtesy Visit to OORBDA […]