FUNAAB Holds Stakeholders’ Meeting on Portal Modernisation, Extension Project
As part of strategic efforts to reposition the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) for sustainable growth and innovation, the University has commenced a comprehensive upgrade of its digital infrastructure through the FUNAAB Portal Modernisation and Extension Project. To ensure inclusivity and alignment with institutional goals, a Two-day Stakeholders’ Engagement Meeting was held on April […]
NAL Unveils State-of-the-Art Conference Room
In a significant boost to academic and administrative infrastructure, the Nimbe Adedipe Library (NAL) has unveiled a newly equipped, ultra-modern conference room. The facility features contemporary furniture, including high-end conference tables and ergonomic chairs, aligning with international standards. The upgrade was made possible following a prompt request by the Library management to the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. […]
Green Money Project Berths in FUNAAB
… Becomes First Institution to Receive the Presidential Green Money Project By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Joy Adeyiga The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has become the first Institution in Southwest Nigeria to receive the Green Money Project, a strategic Presidential Initiative aimed at transforming Nigeria’s agricultural landscape through youth empowerment, innovative farming techniques, value-chain […]
HLF to Honour Emerita Professor Adebambo on May 3
By Femi Dansu The Hallmarks of Labour Foundation (HLF), renowned for celebrating exemplary role models across Nigeria, Africa, and the Black World, has selected Emerita Professor Olufunmilayo Adebambo as the recipient of its prestigious award for Outstanding Contributions to Research, Innovation, and Value-Chain Development towards Food Security. Emerita Professor Adebambo’s recognition stems from her stellar […]
FUNAAB’s Ceremonial, Ring Roads Now Glow at Night
By Olasunkanmi Olajide In a significant infrastructural boost, the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has enhanced nighttime visibility and security on campus with the restoration of streetlights along the Ceremonial Road and Ring Road. This improvement is made possible by the 3MW Hybrid Solar Power initiative, reinforcing the University’s commitment to sustainable energy solutions […]
NISPRI-FUNAAB Post-Harvest Hub Set for Commissioning on Wednesday
By Patrick Erinoso The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) is set to commission the NISPRI-FUNAAB Post-Harvest Hub on Wednesday, April 2, 2025. The event would take place at noon at the College of Food Science and Human Ecology (COLFHEC) Phase II. A product of collaboration between the Nigerian Stored Products Research Institute (NISPRI) and […]
VC Engages Chinese High-Tech Industrial Leaders at Lagos Symposium
The Vice-Chancellor, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, on March 24, 2025, participated in a high-level symposium at the Lagos Continental Hotel, engaging with key entrepreneurial representatives from China’s top national-level high-tech industrial parks. The event, hosted at the Soul Lounge of the 5-Star hotel, brought together stakeholders from the Zhongguancun Science […]
An aerial view of the current state of FUNAAB’s 3MW Hybrid Solar Power Station, showcasing significant progress towards sustainable energy solutions for the University
Credit: Afogood Aerials
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 […]