- Directorate of Research and Innovation, ABU Zaria.
Established in February 2024, the main purpose of the Directorate is to direct, organize and manage activities related to Research and Innovation within the University. On this platform, we provide access to information regarding Funders and Grantees of Research Grants, Author Accepted Manuscripts (AAMs), Proceedings accruing from ABU-based conferences and other forms of Intellectual Property such as Patents and Copyrights. The overarching goal of the platform is to make visible information on research-related resources in the University online as well as to facilitate linkages and foster collaboration between ABU staff and others beyond the Institution.
To submit your AAM or Conference Presentations, please [See Instructions].
Prof. Joy J. Maina
Director, DRI
| # | Grant Name | Grant Title | Ref. No. | Sponsor | Principal Investigator | Co-Investigators | Duration | Status | |
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| 1 | NRF 2024 | Development of a web-Based Artificially intelligent National Housing Cost Estimating System (NHCES) for Nigeria | TETF/ES/DR&D/CE/NRF2024/CC/EHU/00052/VOL.1 | TETFund | Dr Ahmadu Hassan Adaviriku ahmaduhassan@rocketmail.com |
Prof yahaya Makarfi Ibrahim Prof Joy Joshua Maina Dr Bello Abdullahi Mr Muhammad Aliyu Yamusa | 24 months (30 Jan, 2026 – 31 Jan, 2028) | In progress | |
| 2 | NRF 2024 | Production of Biodegradable and High Strength Plastics Using Bacilus Species and Cellulose-Containing Waste Material | TETF/ES/DR&D/CE/NRF2024/CC/STI/00186/VOL.1 | TETFund | Dr Ilyasu Habiba Atta hiatta@abu.edu.ng |
Dr. Ibrahim Isiaka Hussein Prof. Hafsat Ronke Saliu Dr. Zaharaddeen Nasiru GarbaSuleiman Muktari Dr. Mamunu Abdulkadir Sulaiman Dr. Suleiman Pendo Ukanah Murjanatu Muhammad | 24 months (30 Jan, 2026 – 31 Jan, 2028) | In progress | |
| 3 | NRF 2024 | "Innovative Solar-Powered Microalgae and Self-Cleaning Antifouling Membrane system for Total Resource Recovery from Domestic and Industrial Wastewate | TETF/ES/DR&D/CE/NRF2024/SETI/NRT/00114/VOL.1 | TETFund | Prof Sani Badruddeen Saulawa bssaulawa@abu.edu.ng |
Mohammed Abdulsalam Muhammad Mujahid Muhammad Ibrahim I. Dalha Hadiza A Umar Suleiman Yunusa Maryam Abdurrazaq | 24 months (30 Jan, 2026 – 31 Jan, 2028) | In progress | |
| 4 | NRF 2024 | Overcoming the Challenges of Gender and Social Inequalities in Nigeria:Towards and Appraisal and Development ofv Strategies and Framework for Inclusivity | TETF/ES/DR&D/CE/NRF2024/HSS/GES/00075/VOL.1 | TETFund | Dr Ekenta Cornelius Michael cmekenta@abu.edu.ng |
Leonard ORJI Eugenia Chika AKPA Eugenia GEORGE-GENYI Mrs. Tochukwu Hilda VERLA Dr. Eucharia Agom, AJAH Sanni ABDULRAHMAN Gloria Aghogho OKUNOLA Mr. Yusuf | 24 months (30 Jan, 2026 – 31 Jan, 2028) | In progress | |
| 5 | NRF 2024 | Development of a Prototype Design for Student Housing that Limits Transmission of Malaria in Northwest Nigeria Principal Investigator | TETF/ES/DR&D/CE/NRF2024/CC/EHU/00036/VOL.1 | TETFund | Prof Maina Joy Joshua jjmaina@abu.edu.ng |
Prof. Mohammed Auwal Ibrahim Helena Fodeke Prof. Emmanuel Oluwadare Balogun Murtala Muhammad Salihu Aliyu Dantani Abdullah Hauwa Salisu Usman Muktar Aliyu Musa Muhammed Shuwa | 24 months (30 Jan, 2026 – 31 Jan, 2028) | In progress | |
| 6 | NRF 2024 | Prototype Alternative Housing Finance Resource (PAHFR) Model To Unlock Dead Capital For Sustainable Urban Development In Nigeria | TETF/ES/DR&D/CE/NRF2024/CC/EHU/00023/VOL.1 | TETFund | Prof Dodo Mansir mdodo@abu.edu.ng |
Prof. Aliyu Rafindadi SANUSI Dr. Bello UMAR Nasirudeen YAKUBU Dr. Muhammad Mustapha GAMBO Dr. Rilwan Shuaib ABDURRAHMAN Dr. Bilau Abdulquadri ADE Dr. Rashida Nasir MAITURARE | 24 months (30 Jan, 2026 – 31 Jan, 2028) | In progress | |
| 7 | NRF 2024 | Bridging the Energy Gap: Design and Construction of a Dam Model for Small-Scale Hydroelectric Power Generation in Nigeria | TETF/ES/DR&D/CE/NRF2024/SETI/PAE/00128/VOL.1 | TETFund | Dr Abdurrasheed Abdurrasheed Sa'id asabdurrasheed@abu.edu.ng |
Dr. Muhammad Mujahid Muhammad Dr. Basira Yahaya Fatima Badiru Ibrahim Abdulkadir Taofeeq Sholagberu Dr. Abdulsalam Mohammed Sani Uba Kibiya | 24 months (30 Jan, 2026 – 31 Jan, 2028) | In progress | |
| 8 | NRF 2024 | Development of a Tridimensional Model for Swift and Reliable Criminal Investigations for the Nigeria Police Force | TETF/ES/DR&D/CE/NRF2024/HSS/CDS/00061/VOL.1 | TETFund | Dr Lawal Bambale Zubairu zlbambale@abu.edu.ng |
Dr. Bashir Ibrahim Dr. Imrana M. Nasir Mrs. Halima Munnir Mrs. Judith Levi Mrs. Jawaratu Yusuf | 24 months (30 Jan, 2026 – 31 Jan, 2028) | In progress | |
| 9 | NRF 2024 | Assesing the Impacts of Black Soldier Fly Larvae on Aquaculture Species Diversification and Arable Farming | TETF/ES/DR&D/CE/NRF2024/SETI/NRT/00117/VOL.1 | TETFund | Dr Folorunsho Lateef Akinwumi f4ace2000@gmail.com |
B. S. Bawa Yusuf. A J. Aliyu Otse, A.O Sangodare, R. S. A | 12 months (30 Jan, 2026 – 31 Dec, 2027) | In progress | |
| 10 | Chief SL Edu PhD Research Grant Award | Monitoring of nesting sites and assessment of sea turtles bycatch in artisanal and commercial fishing in the Gulf of Guinea with a focus on nesting sites in Akassa, Bonny, Andoni, Eket and Bakassi | NA | Nigerian Conservation Foundation | Mr Eteng Arikpo aoeteng@lifesciences.abu.edu.ng |
NA | 36 months (30 Jan, 2026 – 29 Jan, 2029) | In progress | |
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| # | Title of Research Project | Academic Discipline | Lead Researcher | Lead Researcher’s Contact | Research Output/Product | Patent/IP Rights Number | Year of Patency | Country of Patency | Commercialization | Nature of Funding |
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| 1 | MalarEase® – A Natural Alcohol free Herbal Ticture formulation for the Mangement of Uncomplicated malaria. | Pharmaceuticals | Prof Abubakar Mujtaba Suleiman | msabubakar@abu.edu.ng | Natural herbal tea formulation | NG/P/2025/110 | 2025 | Nigeria | In Progress | Internal |
| 2 | Favor Tea®. A Natural Herbal Tea Formulation combining Black tea, Reishi Mushroom, and botanicals for Immune System Support and General wellness | Pharmaceuticals | Prof Abubakar Mujtaba Suleiman | msabubakar@abu.edu.ng | Natural herbal tea formulation | NG/P/2025/111 | 2025 | Nigeria | In Progress | Internal |
| 3 | Daily Tea®:A Natural Herbal Tea Formulation for Lowering Blood Glucose Supporting Type 2 Diabetes Management. | Pharmaceuticals | Prof Abubakar Mujtaba Suleiman | msabubakar@abu.edu.ng | Natural herbal tea formulation | NG/P/2025/109 | 2025 | Nigeria | In Progress | Internal |
| 4 | ProstGuard® – A polyherbal capsule comprising Phyllanthus | Pharmaceuticals | Prof Abubakar Mujtaba Suleiman | msabubakar@abu.edu.ng | Natural herbal tea formulation | NG/P/2025/112 | 2025 | Nigeria | In Progress | Internal |
| 5 | ArtemKids® – A Natural, Alcohol-Free Herbal Tincture for the Management of Uncomplicated and Falciparum Malaria in Children. | Pharmaceuticals | Prof Abubakar Mujtaba Suleiman | msabubakar@abu.edu.ng | Natural herbal tea formulation | NG/P/2025/113 | 2025 | Nigeria | In Progress | Internal |
| 6 | Rock-House Tea®. A Natural Herbal Tea Formulation for Managing Stress, Promoting Relaxation, and Enhancing Sleep Quality. | Pharmaceuticals | Prof Abubakar Mujtaba Suleiman | msabubakar@abu.edu.ng | Natural herbal tea formulation | NG/P/2025/114 | 2025 | Nigeria | In Progress | Internal |
| 7 | Norm Tea®. A Natural Herbal Tea Formulation for Support and Management of High Blood Pressure. | Pharmaceuticals | Prof Abubakar Mujtaba Suleiman | msabubakar@abu.edu.ng | Natural herbal tea formulation | NG/P/2025/115 | 2025 | Nigeria | In Progress | Internal |
| 8 | Ganoderma Tea®. A Natural Herbal Tea Formulation for Immune System Support. | Pharmaceuticals | Prof Abubakar Mujtaba Suleiman | msabubakar@abu.edu.ng | Natural herbal tea formulation | NG/P/2025/116 | 2025 | Nigeria | In Progress | Internal |
| 9 | A system for the production of soluble Trypanosoma brucei gambiense phospholipase A2 (TbgPLA2)) | Biochemistry | Prof Balogun Emmanuel Oluwadare | oluwadareus@yahoo.com | Production of Phospholipase A2 enzyme for industrial and pharmaceutical applications | 20 2025 103 787 | 2025 | Germany | In Progress | External |
| 10 | A system for PCR-based diagnostic detection of rabies virus in brain tissue samples | Biochemistry | Prof Balogun Emmanuel Oluwadare | oluwadareus@yahoo.com | Prototype diagnostic kit to rabies virus | 20 2025 103 788 | 2025 | Germany | In Progress | External |
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| # | Title | Corresponding Author | Co-Authors | Absract (Partial) | Keywords | Journal | Publisher | Date Accepted | Status |
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| 1 | Factors influencing residential satisfaction within student housing facilities in the near-campus neighbourhood of Samaru Zaria, Northwest Nigeria | Joy Joshua Maina jjmaina@abu.edu.ng |
Musa Lawal Sagada, Sylvanus Musa Hassan | Purpose-This study assessed adequacy of housing provided by private developers and landlords in the near-campus studentified neighbourhood of Samaru and adjoining neighborhoods in... | Facilities, Housing, Near-campus, Residential Satisfaction, Studentification | Facilities | Emerald | Oct 26, 2025 | View |
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