University of Benin bans gas cookers in hostels due to energy costs and electricity crisis.

The University of Benin has banned hot plates, ring boilers, and gas cookers in its hostels due to escalating energy costs and a recent electricity crisis, which raised the university's monthly billing to N250 million from N88 million. Violators face rustication, and students must pay outstanding levies and adhere to the institution's rules to be eligible for exams and avoid unruly conduct or unauthorized assemblies.