The University regularly enjoyed the TETFund institutional grants of N2 million per project and several research projects have been completed or ongoing. Listed below are some of the several completed and ongoing projects. These are monitored and documented by CASTER.
- Batch I 2014
| S/N | Project Title/Topic | Lead Researcher |
| 1 | Studies of Mycotoxins in Food Crops from Niger State and the Antibiotic Potential of Isolates | Prof. T. A. Gbodi
Department of Biochemistry |
| 2 | Insect Pest Management on Water Melon (Citrulus Lanatus L.) in Niger State of Nigeria. | Prof. M.O. Ogunlana
Faculty of Agriculture |
| 3 | Petro-Geochemical Assessment of Some Nigeria Coal Resources for the Production of Smokeless Fuel | Prof. Nuhu G. Obaje
Department of Geology & Mining |
| 4 | Pilot Study of Nymphaea Lotus as a Potential Source of Renewable Energy (Biogas) | Mrs Naomi John Dadi Mamud
Department of Biology |
| 5 | Formulation of Mass Production of Trichoderma Species for the Management of Plant Pathogenic fungi for Sustainable vegetable Production in Niger State | Dr. N. Kumar
Faculty of Agriculture |
| 6 | Sheif- Life Prediction and Modelling Growth of Lactococcus lactis and Listeria monocytogenes in Pure Mixed Products. | T. Vincent Balogun
Department of Microbiology |
| 7 | Fish Composition and some Aspect of Physic-Chemical Parametres of Lapai-Agaie Reservoir, Niger State | Ibrahim Baba Usman
Department of Biology |
- Batch II 2015
| S/N | Research Title/Topic (s) | Lead Researcher |
| 1 | Mining Environment and the Impact of Livelihood and Food Security in Niger State | Mr. Umar M. Umar
Department of Geology & Mining |
| 2 | An Economic Analysis of Rice Marketing for Food Security in Niger State: A Gender-Based Analysis | Dr.(Mrs) Eniola O. Olorunsanya
Faculty of Agriculture |
| 3 | Subaqueous Facies and Traverse Ecology of Baro- Warri Way | Prof. Nuhu G. Obaje
Department of Geology & Mining |
| 4 | Technology in Language Teaching: Investigation of Strategies and Impact of Strategies on Academic Performance in Niger State Public and Secondary School | Prof. Samuel Kolo Tswanya
Faculty of Languages |
| 5 | Breeding and Artificial Hybridization of African Fresh Water Catfish(Clarias Griepinus and Heterobranchus Longfilis) in Kan Indoor Recirclatory Hatchery | Dr. Ibrahim Baba Usman
Department of Biology |
| 6 | Development and Pilot Scale production of Nutrient Fortified Instant Pounded Yam Powder | Prof. Dennis O. Balogu
Department of Food Science |
| 7 | Enhancing the Nutritional Quality of Corn Mill Waste ( CHAFF) With Microbial Protein as Economic Alternative for Poultry FEED | Dr. Vincent Balogu
Department of Microbiology |
| 8 | Mathematical Modelling Numerical Simulation of Transportation of Wood – Logs Police Development | Dr. Galadima James Ibrahim
Department of Mathematics |
| 9 | Assessment of Cost-Sharing Option for Improved and Sustainable Solid Waste Management Services in Niger State | Dr. Lawal Alimi F.
Department of Agric Econs |
| 10 | Impact of Climate Change on Sources of Domestic Water Supply and Demand Quality in Niger State | Dr. Ibrahim Samuel Ibbi
Department of Geography |
| 11 | Extraction of Starch and Synthesis of Acetyl Derivatives Using Cost Effective and Readily Available Materials for Industrial Applications | Dr. Aliyu Paiko
Department of Biochemistry |
| 12 | Power and Resistance in Contemporary Nigeria Literature | Prof. Sule E. Egya
Faculty of Languages |
| 13 | Process Development , Production and Evaluation of Egg Product as suitable Ingredients for Industrial Utilization | Ikegwu Theophilus M.
Department of Food Science |
Batch III 2015
| S/N | Project Title and Department of Principal Researcher |
| 1. | Process Development and Optimization of Cashew Apple Juice Processing in Northern Nigeria for economic development. Dennis O. Balobu, T.M. Ikegwu, Vincent Balogu,G.I. Okafor (Department of Food Science and Technology). |
| 2. | Development of Mining Education Curricular for Nigerian Tertiary Institutions. Nuhu G.Obaje and M. Tajordeen Mustapha (Department of Geology & Mining) |
| 3. | Growth Performance of Hybrid Hetero Clarias Fed with Diet Babanbara Nut. Ibrahim B. Usman, D.O. Balogu, Isa M. Chado and others (Biological Sciences). |
| 4. | Assessment of probiotics for prevention and mat of diabetes mellitus and associated complications using animal models (albino rats).T. Vincent Balogu, Hadiza G. Ibrahim, D.O. Balogu and T.M. Ikegwu (Department of Microbiology) |
| 5. | Performance of water melon as influenced by varieties and poultry manure application at Mokwa and Lapai, Southern Guinea Savannah of Niger State. Abdulmalik,S.Yusuf, M.O.Ogulana,and Mathew K.Isah (Department of Crop Production) |
| 6. | Development and processing of nutritious beverages from mango fruit (m. indica)and Tiger nut (c. Esculentus) in North Nigeria to enhance national food security. T.M. Ikegwu,D.O. Balogu,G.I. Okafor,T. Vincent Balogu, Esther Omah,and Babatunde Jubril (Food Science &Technology) |
| 7. | Fruit fly of economic importance in the production of fruit and vegetable crops in Niger State of Nigeria. Danjuma Solomon, M.O. Ogulana and M. Chori (Department of Crop Production) |
| 8. | Performance of exra-early drought tolerance maize at Mokwa and Lapai, South Guinea Savannah of Niger State. Mathew K. Isah and Suleiman Y. Abdulmaliq (Department of Crop Production) |
| 9. | Promoting Scientific and Technological Discourse in indigenous languages for manpower, productivity and economic transformation in Nigeria. Margaret M. Agu, Joshua Usman and Lynda Jummai Mustafa (Department of English) |
| 10. | Antioxidant constituents and activity of the lieaf of Telfairia occidentalis (fluted pumpkin as influenced by nitrogen fertilizer. Amanabo Musa, Abduljelili Uthman and Muhammad U.Tybo (Department of Biochemistry) |
| 11. | Action Research to Develop Multi-Lingual Literacy curriculum. Rosemary O. Igbo, M.O.Ojuola, A. Olojede, M. Olajide and Adebiyi Adelakun (Department of Continuing Education & Community Development) |
| 12. | Development and validation of stakeholders institutional quality assurance framework for tracking educational processes and outcomes in IBB University, Lapai, Nigeria. M. Tajordeen Mustapha (Science Education) |
| 13. | An inquiry into the State of language education and translation studies in Nigeria State (The situation of English, French, Arabic and the major Languages of Niger State). Amos A. Iheanacho, M. N Agu, A. M. Jamiu, and others (Department of French) |
| 14. | Enhancing the nutrition and biochemical status of Broiler chickess and African (Clarias gariepinus) fed supplementary diets of Brown seaweed meal (mixture of sargassumnans and sargassumfluitans. Aliyu Paiko, M. Adamu Kabir, M. Sani Sambo Dantsugwai (Department of Biochemistry) |
| 15. | Application of Triple-Helix Model to Address the Issue of Unemployment Challenge in Niger State. Salihu Abdulwaheed, A. I. M. Nwoye and E. Tsado (Department of Business Administration) |
| 16. | An assessment of the nature and severity of soil degradation in Lapai area. Zuni Aminu, and R. O.Sallau-Asiribo (Department of Geography) |
| 17. | Evaluation of the pesticide levels in rural communities of Niger State and evaluation of the associated health risk. M. Achimugu Dickson, Agwuncha C. Stephen, Sallou R. Osesienemo (Department of Biochemisty) |
| 18. | The Lapai History Project c1500-196s AD. Dawood O.Egbefo,Idris S.Jimada,and Mohammed L. Salahu (Department of History &International Studies) |
| 19. | Feasibility study for design of 3 million litres per day capacity water treatment plant and pipe network for IBB University, Lapai.Yahaya Sayyadi Muhammad, Abdulkadir A. Sani, Ibrahim Isah Lakan (Department of Food Science) |
Batch IV 2017
| S/N | Title of proposal | Lead Researcher |
| 1 | Evaluation of the potentials of Grasshopper protein in Diets of Hybrid Catfish | Dr. Kabir Mohammed Adamu |
| 2 | Diversifying Nigerian Economy Through Corporate Entrepreneurship: Evidence from Manufacturing Companies in North West | Prof. (Mrs) Mary Ifeoma Nwoye |
| 3 | Agriculture and Poverty Alleviation: Assessment and Classification of Different Measures and Prices for shea Nuts and Butter in Niger State, Nigeria | Balaraba Abubakar Sule |
| 4 | Production and Characteristic of biofuel from Citrullus Lanatus and Gossypium Hirsutums Seed | Dr. Umar Musa Tanko |
| 5 | Wood Cellulose from Saw-Dust and Surface Chemical Functionalization for Enhanced Removal of Inorganic and in Nupe oral Literature | Dr. Bello Yohanna Paiko |
| 6 | The Bio-Remediation and Bio-Extraction Ability of Hydrophyte for Low-tech and Low-Cost Pre-Treatment of Water and Waste water | Dr. (Mrs) Naomi John Dadi-Mamud |
| 7 | Stimulated Bioremidiation of Soil Contaminated with Spent Engine Oil using Organic Waste | Muhammad Ramatu Gogo |
| 8 | An Inquiry into the State of Language Education and Translation Studies in Niger State. (The Situation of English, French, Arabic and the Major languages of Niger State) | Prof. Amos A. Ihenacho |
| 9 | Mathematical Model of HIV/AIDS on population Dynamics of Suleja geographical Enclave of Niger State | Dr. Musa Bawa |
| 10 | Assessment of Nuclear Radiation, Effect Dose and the Health Implication of Gold Mining Activities at Kataeregi, Niger State of Nigeria | Oladipupo Muyideen Dawodu |
| 11 | Use of Geological Methods and Mathematical Models to Appraise Effect of population Growth on groundwater System of Lapai | Dr. Aliyu Yahaya Badeggi |
| 12 | The Ground Work of Nigerian Borgu History, Niger State , 1800-2010: A Background Approach for Nigeria in Search of National History | Mr. Usman Yusuf Bako |
| 13 | Antibacterial Activities of ptericarpus Erinaceous Extracts on Escherichia Coli Isolated from Children Diarrheal Stool Under Five Years | Muhammad Isah Legbo |
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Development of Gully Erosion Prediction Model in Minna, Niger State, Nigeria Using Remote Sensing and Geographical Information System Technique | Ishaku Bashir Yakubu |
| 15 | Impact of Deforestation on Agricultural Production and Farmer Socioeconomic Life: a Trend Analysis in Niger State | Dr. Madu Ali Bwala |
| 16 | Water Quality Parameters and Aspect of the Fishery Diversity of Tagwai Reservoir, Minna, Niger State Nigeria | Habiba Maikudi Mohammed |
| 17 | A Factoral Analysis of Nupe Gendered Stage performance: Toward a New Shift in Nupe oral Literature | Dr. Muhammad Alkali |
| 18 | Curbing Media Report Motivated Crises: Critical verbal – Visual for Sustainable Peace in Nigeria | Dr. Ebenzer Olusegun Ogungbe |
| 19 | Appraisal Coping Strategies on House Hold Food Security by female Farmers in Lapai Government Communities Under FADAMA III Project | Dr. Mohammed Jiya Lakan |
| 20 | Bacteriological and physic-chemical Analysis of Lapai Water Supply | Dr. Baba John |
| 21 | Quick grow-out of Hectoclaria Hybrid Using formulated Fish Feed from locally available Feed Stuff | Mohammed Chado Isah |
| 22 | Investigating the impact of Artisanal and Small Scale Mining (ASM) on the Environment in Niger State, Nigeria | Liman Hadiza Muhammad |
| 23 | Bedrock Factors of Ground Water Availability and Supply in Niger State | Dr. Ibrahim Samuel IBBI |
| 24 | Action Research to develop Multilingual Literary Curriculum | Prof. Rosemary O. Igbo |
| S/N | Research Title/Topic(s) | Department of Lead Researcher | Duration of Research | Lead Researcher | Other Researchers |
| 1 | Assessment of Sheanut Collection and Processing Methods for Cooperative Development in Niger State | Agricultural Econs | 10 Months | Dr. Ndagi Idris | Lawal, A. F
M. A. Paiko M. Ojuola |
| 2 | Gender in the Production Marketing of Shea Butter Among the Nupe of Central Nigeria Area | History and International Studies | 24 Months | Salahu Mohammed Lawal Ph.D. | Musa, Mohammed Bawa
Yusuf Usman Bako |
| 3 | Checklist of Shea Tree (Vitellaria paradoxa) and Utilization in Selected Communities in Niger State, Nigeria | Chemistry | 7 Months | Hauwa Larai Muhammad | Dr. I. B. Usman
Prof. Dennis O. Balogu Dr. (Mrs.) Naomi, J. DadiMamud Dr. (Mrs.) Habiba Maikudi Mohammed |
| 4 | Cytogenetic and Biochemical Implication of Supplementing fishmeal with Shea Butter Waste Meal in the Diet of African Cat Fish | Animal Production | 11 Months | Mal. Yusuf Mohammed Kudu | Dr. (Mrs.) Naomi, J. DadiMamud
Dr. I. B. Usman Mohammed Chado Isah Musa Alhaji Isah |
| 5 | Proximate and Bio-phytochemical Properties of Shea Butter Cake for Biofuel production. | Chemistry | 12 Months | Dr. Umar Musa Tanko | Dr. Muhammad Aliyu Paiko
Mal. AbdulkarimAwwal Mohammed |
| 6 | Shea Information and Tracking System (SHITS) | Computer Science | 6 Months | Abdullahi Abubakar Kawu | Dr. Ibrahim Abdullahi
Elijah Joseph |
| 7 | Market Access Technology for Shea Rural Women | Computer Science | 6 Months | Aisha Awal | Abdulahi Abubakar Kawau
Jamilu Mai-Pan Uku |
| 8 | “Furfural Synthesis from Shea Nut Cake: Waste to Wealth Strategy” | Chemistry | 12 Months | Mr. Azeh Yakubu | Dr. Yohanna, Bello Paiko
Mr. A. Gimba |
| 9 | Nanocellulose Production Using Shea Nut Shells or Husk | Chemistry | 18 Months | Dr. Agwuncha C. Stephen | Dr. AbdulkarimAwwal Mohammed |
| 10 | Investigating the Impact of Artisanal and Small Scale Mining (ASM) on the Environment in Niger State | Geography | 11 Months | Hadiza Muhammad Liman | Prof. N. G. Obaje |
| 11 | Mapping of Wetland for Sustainable Dry Season Rice Farming Using Remote Sensing and GIS in Lapai Local Government Area of Niger State | Geography | 24 Months | Mohammed Abdulkadir | Hamzat Aliyu
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| 12 | A Factoral Analysis of Nupe Gendered Stage Performance: Towards a New Shift in Nupe Oral Literature. | English | 8-Months | Muhammad Alkali Ph.D. | Muhammad Shariff Ramadan |
| 13 | Cytogenic and Physiological implication of Substituting Fishmeal with beni Seed in the Diet of African Mud Catfish | Biochemistry | 12 Months | Dr. Ndatsu Yakubu | Isah Mohammed Chado
Amuzat Aliyu Olalekan |
| 14 | “Synthesis, Characterization and Antibacterial Evaluation of Amino Acid-Modified Nanoclay Minerals for Clinical Application” | Chemistry | Dr. U. U. Elele | Mr. Azeh Yakubu
Mr. A. Gimba Mr. B. Ezekiel |
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| 15 | Quantitative Microbial Risk Assessment Tools for Prevention and Prediction of Waterborne Epidemics: A Pilot Risk Assessment of the Water Sources in Villages that Experienced Cholera Outbreak in Niger State, Nigeria. | Microbiology | 13 Months | Dr. HussaininMajiya | Dr. (Mrs.) Naomi, J. DadiMamud
Dr. Baba John Mal. Ishaku Bashir Yakubu |
| 16 | Impact of Nigerian Hydro Electricity Dams (NIHED) on the Happiness of Host-Communities: An Evaluation of Property Score Matching Analysis | Economics | 8 Months | Dr. Musa Salihu Ewugi | Abu idris Ph.D.
Habiba Mohammed Umar |
| 17 | Cytogenetic and Physiological Implication of Supplementing Fish Meal with Blood Meal in the Diet of Hybrid Catfish | Animal Production | 7 Months | Dr. Egbenewande, OlufemiOlubunmi | Isah, Mohammed Chado
Mohammed Kudu Yusuf Musa Alhaji Isah |
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