Nigeria, June 19 -- Ahmadu Bello University in Zaria, Kaduna State, has introduced a new dress code for students and staff.

The development was announced in the university's bulletin of 16 June, banning indecent, offensive dressing and unacceptable appearance in public spaces within the campus.

The announcement stated that defaulter (s) of the dressing code would be sanctioned according to their frequent offences, including being sent out of the classroom, library, office, clinic and others.

The dress code prohibited various clothing items and styles, including shorts, skimpy dresses, body-hugging outfits, and transparent or see-through clothing.

"The Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) Dress Code Implementation Committee, reconstituted by ...