Students at an unnamed institution in Nigeria protested recent policy changes, including electricity rationing and fee hikes. They wore masks to conceal their identities and blocked school entrances as part of a peaceful demonstration organized after an emergency congress. Their demands, outlined in a document signed by the Council of Faculty President, included reversing the new electricity policy and rolling back tuition fee increases. Students expressed frustration over financial hardships exacerbated by high fees, citing examples of departmental fees ranging from N80,000 to over N300,000. They also lamented deteriorating campus conditions, such as inadequate healthcare and erratic utilities, prompting their protest against what they perceive as worsening conditions and management decisions. The university administration acknowledged the protests and indicated ongoing efforts to engage with students to address their concerns.
https://guardian.ng/ui-students-protest-hike-in-tuition-fees-power-supply-rationing
