Nigeria, Aug. 4 -- The management of Bayero University, Kano (BUK) has banned charging of electric vehicles on its campuses.

The university announced this on Tuesday through statement by its spokesperson, Lamara Garba.

It stated that the widespread charging of electric mobility has placed an enormous financial burden on the institution.

"The management has observed with concern the indiscriminate charging of privately owned electric motorcycles and other electric vehicles using the University's electricity supply across its campuses.

"This practice has contributed significantly to the sharp increase in the University's electricity bills, thereby placing an enormous financial burden on the institution.

"At a time when the University i...