11 Absurd University Rules Targeting Female Students Across Nigeria

Across many Nigerian universities, discipline rules often blur into control over women’s bodies and self-expression. We spoke with female students who faced the most ridiculous regulations on their campuses. At Madonna University, girls were barred from campus after 6pm while boys roamed freely. Some were forced to take pregnancy tests without consent before going home. Dress codes at Covenant University banned trousers and required long tights under shorts. Women at other schools reported bans on hairstyles, lip makeup, jewelry, heels and even certain jean styles. Punishments ranged from filling violation forms to suspension or expulsion. These testimonies expose a troubling pattern of gendered policing in our universities.

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