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  • Department of , Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.

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Educational Qualifications

  • Molecular Microbiology

    University of Nottingham, United Kingdom

  • Preparing to Teach in Higher Education Certificate

    University of Nottingham, United Kingdom

  • 'Energy Transition: Towards a Low-Carbon Feature'

    French Institute of Petroleum

  • Microbiology

    Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria

  • Workshop for Staff on Staff Portal and MOODLE Learning Management System

    Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria

  • Workshop for Academic Staff of the Rank of Senior Lecturer and Below

    Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria

  • Microbiology

    Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria

  • Secondary

    Government College, Azare, Bauchi State

  • Primary

    Central Primary School, Katagum

Professional Bodies Membership

  • Full membership

    Nigerian Society for Microbiology (NSM)

  • Postgraduate member

    Microbiology Society (UK)

  • Global Outreach Member

    American Society for Microbiology (ASM)

Publications & Articles

42 Publications available ( 17 Journals , 25 Conference Papers )

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2016-04-10

Production of Single Cell Protein from Pineapple Waste using Saccharomyces cerevisiae

Madika, A., Aliyu, M.S., Tijjani, M.B. and Musa, B.
Journal Published at: African Journal of Natural Sciences, Volume: 19, Range: 9-15

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2016-04-10

Comparative Study on the Potentials Fungal and Bacterial Isolates in the Hydrolysis of Switch-Grass and Corn Cob

Tijjani, M.B., Aliyu, M.S., Madika, A. and Musa, B.
Journal Published at: African Journal of Natural Sciences, Volume: 19, Range: 119-126

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2017-10-01

Occurrence of Urinary Tract Infection-Causing Bacteria among Patients Attending Ahmadu Bello University Medical Center

Musa, B., Hussaini, I.M., Sulaiman, M.A., Madika, A. and Khalid, U.
Journal Published at: Nigerian Journal of Scientific Research, Volume: 16, Number: 5, Range: 676-680

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2017-10-24

Production of Alpha Amylase by Bacillus subtilis Using Maize Husk as Substrate

Madika, A., Ameh, J.B. and Machido, D.A.
Journal Published at: Journal of Advances in Microbiology, Volume: 6, Number: 2, Range: 1-9

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2017-12-31

Isolation and Screening of Bacillus subtilis from Soil for Amylase Production

Madika, A., Ameh, J.B. and Machido, D.A.
Journal Published at: UMYU Journal of Microbiology Research, Volume: 2, Number: 2, Range: 82-86

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2020-06-01

Screening of Aspergillus niger Isolated from Soil for Pectinase Production

Madika, A., Ulem, E.A., Musa, B., Sulaiman, M.A. and Hussaini, I.M.
Journal Published at: FUDMA Journal of Sciences, Volume: 4, Number: 2, Range: 244-249

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2020-06-30

Phenotypic and Genotypic Characterization of Multi-Drug Resistant Mycobacterium tuberculosis

Aliyu, M.S., Garba, I., Tijjani, M.B., Doko, M.H.I., Mukhtar, G.L., Musa, B. and Madika, A.
Journal Published at: UMYU Journal of Microbiology Research, Volume: 5, Number: 1, Range: 24-30

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2020-06-30

Isolation and Antibiogram of Staphylococcus aureus from Powdered Milk Sold in Samaru Market, Zaria

Madika, A., Musa, B., Sulaiman, M.A., Hussaini, I.M. and Jimmy, G.G.
Journal Published at: UMYU Journal of Microbiology Research, Volume: 5, Number: 1, Range: 77-81

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2020-09-30

Production of Laccase by Fungi Isolated from Soil via Submerged Fermentation using Corn Cob as Substrate

Nuhu, A., Hussaini, I.M., Gide, S., Anas, G. and Madika, A.
Journal Published at: FUDMA Journal of Sciences, Volume: 4, Number: 3, Range: 224-229

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2020-09-30

In Vitro Screening of Coliphage Efficacy against Multidrug Drug Resistant Clinical Isolates of Escherichia Coli

Sulaiman, M.A., Kawuni, J., Madika, A., Musa B., Tijjani, M.B., Atta, H.I. and Musa Hassan Muhammad
Journal Published at: FUDMA Journal of Sciences, Volume: 4, Number: 3, Range: 464-469

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2020-12-31

Production of Citric Acid by Local Strains of Aspergillus niger using Pineapple Peels as Substrate

Musa, B., Ado, S.A., Sidi, S.Y., Hussaini, I.M., Madika, A., Sulaiman, M.A. and Charanchi, A.S.
Journal Published at: Nigerian Journal of Microbiology, Volume: 34, Number: 2, Range: 5428-5437

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2020-12-31

Detection of Listeria Species and Staphylococcus aureus in Smoked Fish Sold within Ahmadu Bello University Main Campus Samaru, Zaria

Musa, B., Jalo, A.A., Hussaini, I.M., Sulaiman, M.A., Madika, A., Yahuza, M.S. and Dewu, M.M.
Journal Published at: UMYU Journal of Microbiology Research, Volume: 5, Number: 2, Range: 81-86

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2020-12-31

Screening of Soil Fungi for Cellulase Production using Carboxymethyl Cellulose Media

Abdulrahman, A., Iliyasu, M.Y., Na’Allah, A.J., Bashir, I.O., Madika, A., and Umar, A.F.
Journal Published at: Path of Science, Volume: 7, Number: 12, Range: 1006-1011

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2022-10-12

pMTL60000: A modular plasmid vector series for Parageobacillus thermoglucosidasius strain engineering

Madika, A., Spencer, J., Lau, M.S.H., Sheng, L., Zhang, Y., and Minton, N.P.
Journal Published at: Journal of Microbiological Methods, Volume: 202, Number: 106600,

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2022-12-31

Isolation and Screening of Aspergillus niger and Bacillus coagulans as Potential Candidates for Amylase and Glucose Isomerase Production

Musa, B., Zangina, B.U., Ado, S.A., Hussaini, I.M., Madika, A., and Aliyu, M.S.
Journal Published at: UMYU Journal of Microbiology Research, Volume: 7, Number: 2, Range: 49-54

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2023-05-02

Metabolic engineering for the production of acetoin and 2,3-butanediol at elevated temperature in Parageobacillus thermoglucosidasius NCIMB 11955

Sheng, L., Madika, A., Lau, M.S.H., Zhang, Y. and Minton, N.P.
Journal Published at: Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology, Volume: 11, Number: 1191079,

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2023-05-03

Production of Cellulase by Trichoderma viride via Submerged Fermentation using Corn Cob as Substrate

Kamaluddeen, S.Y. and Madika, A.
Journal Published at: Nigerian Journal of Pure and Applied Science, Volume: 36, Number: 1, Range: 4512-4520

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2014-09-02

Production of Single Cell Protein from Pineapple Waste Using Saccharomyces cerevisiae

Aliyu, M.S. and Madika, A.
Conference Published at: In Book of Abstracts of the Nigerian Society for Microbiology 37th Scientific Conference and Annual General Meeting-Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria, Range: 138

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2016-09-20

Prevalence of Escherichia coli from Diarrhoeal Stool of Children Aged 0-7 Years in Zaria

Sammani, A. and Madika, A.
Conference Published at: In Book of Abstracts of the Nigerian Society for Microbiology 39th Scientific Conference and Annual General Meeting-University of Nigeria Nsukka, Enugu, Nigeria, Range: 94

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2017-12-05

Production of Alpha Amylase by Bacillus subtilis Using Maize Husk as Substrate

Madika, A., Ameh, J.B. and Machido, D.A.
Conference Published at: In Book of Abstracts of the Nigerian Society for Microbiology 40th Scientific Conference and Annual General Meeting-Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi, Nigeria, Range: 21-22

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2017-12-05

Isolation and Screening of Bacillus subtilis for Amylase Production

Madika, A., Ameh, J.B. and Machido, D.A.
Conference Published at: In Book of Abstracts of the Nigerian Society for Microbiology 40th Scientific Conference and Annual General Meeting-Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi, Nigeria, Range: 23

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2017-12-05

Evaluation and Efficacy of Some Antiseptics on Salmonella enterica Isolated from Fingernails of Students of Samaru Campus, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Kaduna State

M.A. Sulaiman, M.H. Chanchangi, B. Musa, A. Madika, M.B. Tijjani, M.S. Aliyu, M. Aminu-Mukhtar and M.I. Hussaini
Conference Published at: In Book of Abstracts of the Nigerian Society for Microbiology 40th Scientific Conference and Annual General Meeting-Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi, Nigeria, Range: 209-210

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2017-12-05

Prevalence of Infectious Bacterial Conjuctivitis in Patients Attending Selected Hospitals in Zaria Metropolis

Aliyu, M.S., Tijjani, M.B. and Madika, A.
Conference Published at: In Book of Abstracts of the Nigerian Society for Microbiology 40th Scientific Conference and Annual General Meeting-Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi, Nigeria, Range: 256

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2017-12-05

Seroprevalence of Cytomegalovirus Infection among Pregnant Women Attending Some Hospitals in Kaduna Metropolis

Aliyu, M.S., Tijjani, M.B. and Madika, A.
Conference Published at: In Book of Abstracts of the Nigerian Society for Microbiology 40th Scientific Conference and Annual General Meeting- Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi, Nigeria, Range: 256-257

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2018-07-26

Antimicrobial activity of Ziziphus mauritiana against Klebsiella pneumoniae and Candida albicans Isolated from Female Patients Attending A.B.U. Zaria Medical Centre

A.A. Muhammad, M.A. Sulaiman, M. Aminu-Mukhtar, A.K. Muhammad, A. Madika and B. Musa.
Conference Published at: In Book of Abstracts of the Nigerian Society for Microbiology Northwest Zonal Chapter 1st Annual Symposium and General Meeting-Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria, Range: 116

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2018-07-26

Comparative Antibacterial Analysis of Vinegar, Sodium Chloride and Aqueous Cloves Extract on Lactobacillus acidophilus Isolated From Patients with Active Dental Caries

B.A. Jamo, M.A. Sulaiman, A. Imrana, B. Shitu, B. Musa, M.S. Aliyu, M.B. Tijjani and A. Madika.
Conference Published at: In Book of Abstracts of the Nigerian Society for Microbiology Northwest Zonal Chapter 1st Annual Symposium and General Meeting-Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria, Range: 117

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2018-07-26

Antibacterial Activity of Garlic Extracts against Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus

Tijjani, M.B., Abbas, F. and Madika, A.
Conference Published at: In Book of Abstracts of the Nigerian Society for Microbiology Northwest Zonal Chapter 1st Annual Symposium and General Meeting-Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria, Range: 125

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2018-07-26

Assessment of Antibacterial Activity of Ziziphus mauritiana Leaves against Staphylococcus aureus Isolated from Wound

Musa, B., Alfa U., Hussaini, I.M., Sulaiman, M.A and Madika, A.
Conference Published at: In Book of Abstracts of the Nigerian Society for Microbiology Northwest Zonal Chapter 1st Annual Symposium and General Meeting-Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria, Range: 129

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2018-07-26

Effect of Optimization on Amylase Production by Bacillus subtilis Using Maize Husk as Substrate

Madika, A., Ameh, J.B. and Machido, D.A.
Conference Published at: In Book of Abstracts of the Nigerian Society for Microbiology Northwest Zonal Chapter 1st Annual Symposium and General Meeting- Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria, Range: 10

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2018-07-26

In-Vitro Antibacterial Activity of Lemon Grass N-Hexane Extract against Clinical Isolates of S. pneumoniae and E. coli

Madika, A., Sulaiman M.A., Musa, B., Hussaini, I.M. and Abbas, A.
Conference Published at: In Book of Abstracts of the Nigerian Society for Microbiology Northwest Zonal Chapter 1st Annual Symposium and General Meeting-Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria, Range: 139

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2018-07-26

Isolation And Characterization of Listeria Species and Staphylococcus aureus From Smoked Fish Sold in Ahmadu Bello University Main Campus

Jalo, A.A., Musa, B., Yahuza, M.S., Dewu, M.M., Hussaini, I.M., Sulaiman, M.A. and Madika, A.
Conference Published at: In Book of Abstracts of the Nigerian Society for Microbiology Northwest Zonal Chapter 1st Annual Symposium and General Meeting-Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria, Range: 7

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2018-07-26

Antibiogram of Aeromonas spp and Staphylococcus aureus From Smoked Fish Sold in Zaria Kaduna, State

Tijjani, M.B., AbdulKareem, A.R. and Madika, A.
Conference Published at: In Book of Abstracts of the Nigerian Society for Microbiology Northwest Zonal Chapter 1st Annual Symposium and General Meeting-Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria, Range: 8

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2018-07-26

Prevalence of Ascaris lumbricoides and Enterobius vermicularis in Retailed Fruits and Vegetables Sold in Samaru Campus, A.B.U. Zaria

Tijjani, M.B., Ukashah, H.S. and Madika, A.
Conference Published at: In Book of Abstracts of the Nigerian Society for Microbiology Northwest Zonal Chapter 1st Annual Symposium and General Meeting-Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria, Range: 24

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2018-07-26

Purification of Water Using Moringa Oleifera Seeds and Comparative Analysis of Its Efficacy with Alum

Tijjani, M.B., Yusuf, H., Madika, A. and Sammani, A.
Conference Published at: In Book of Abstracts of the Nigerian Society for Microbiology Northwest Zonal Chapter 1st Annual Symposium and General Meeting-Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria, Range: 49

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2018-07-26

Isolation and Identification of Lactobacillus acidophilus From Patients Attending Dental Unit Medical Center, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria

Shitu, B., Sulaiman, M.A., Jamo, B.A., Imrana, A., Musa, B., Aliyu, M.S., Tijjani, M.B. and Madika, A.
Conference Published at: In Book of Abstracts of the Nigerian Society for Microbiology Northwest Zonal Chapter 1st Annual Symposium and General Meeting-Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria, Range: 63

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2018-07-26

Prevalence of Urinary Schistosomiasis among “Almajiri” School Children in Hayin-Dogo Samaru, Zaria

Abdullahi, A., Sulaiman, M.A., Adamu, I., Aminu-Mukhtar, M., Bobzom, B.S., Tijjani, M.B., Aliyu, M.S., Madika, A., Musa, B. and Hussaini, I.M.
Conference Published at: In Book of Abstracts of the Nigerian Society for Microbiology Northwest Zonal Chapter 1st Annual Symposium and General Meeting-Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria, Range: 74

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2018-07-26

Prevalence of Hepatitis B and C Viruses among Malarial Patients Attending Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, Kano

Sulaiman, M.A., Adamu, I., Musa, B., Madika, A. and Ibrahim, A.
Conference Published at: In Book of Abstracts of the Nigerian Society for Microbiology Northwest Zonal Chapter 1st Annual Symposium and General Meeting-Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria, Range: 89

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2018-07-26

Prevalence of Urinary Schistosomiasis among Primary School Pupils of Hunkuyi, Kaduna State, Nigeria

Tijjani, M.B., Madika, A. and Usman, M.O.
Conference Published at: In Book of Abstracts of the Nigerian Society for Microbiology Northwest Zonal Chapter 1st Annual Symposium and General Meeting- Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria, Range: 95

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2018-07-26

Antibacterial Activity of Conventional Toothpastes against Lactobacillus acidophilus Isolated from Patients Attending Dental Unit University Medical Center

Sulaiman, M.A., Imrana, A., Jamo, B.A. Shitu, B. Musa, B. Aliyu, M.S., Tijjani, M.B. and Madika, A.
Conference Published at: In Book of Abstracts of the Nigerian Society for Microbiology Northwest Zonal Chapter 1st Annual Symposium and General Meeting-Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria, Range: 114

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2020-07-20

Metabolic Engineering of Parageobacillus thermoglucosidasius using Theophylline-responsive CRISPR/Cas9 System

Abubakar Madika, Matthew Lau, Lili Sheng, Ying Zhang and Nigel P. Minton
Conference Published at: In Book of Abstracts of the School of Life Sciences Postgraduate Researchers Conference, The University of Nottingham, United Kingdom, Range: 39-40

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2021-07-12

Engineering Parageobacillus thermoglucosidasius NCIMB 11955 for Bioethanol Production using Theophylline-responsive CRISPR/Cas9 System

Abubakar Madika, Matthew Lau, Lili Sheng, Ying Zhang and Nigel P. Minton
Conference Published at: In Book of Abstracts of the School of Life Sciences Postgraduate Researchers Conference, The University of Nottingham, United Kingdom, Range: 72

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2022-04-06

Investigating 3-Hydroxypropionate metabolism in Parageobacillus thermoglucosidasius NCIMB 11955

Abubakar Madika, Matthew S.H. Lau, Lili Sheng, Ying Zhang and Nigel P. Minton
Conference Published at: In Book of Abstracts of the Microbiology Society Annual Conference, Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom,

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Conferences & Attended

9 Conferences attended ( 4 Local , 5 International )

Nigerian Society for Microbiology 37th Scientific Conference and Annual General Meeting, Zaria

Local Organised by: Nigerian Society for Microbiology , Start date: 2014-09-02, End date: 2014-09-05

Nigeria Society for Microbiology 39th Scientific Conference and Annual General Meeting, Nsukka, Enugu

Local Organised by: Nigeria Society for Microbiology , Start date: 2016-09-19, End date: 2016-09-23

Nigerian Society for Microbiology 40th Scientific Conference and Annual General Meeting, Bauchi

Local Organised by: Nigerian Society for Microbiology , Start date: 2017-12-04, End date: 2017-12-08

Nigerian Society for Microbiology Northwest Zonal Chapter: 1st Annual Symposium and General Meeting, Zaria

Local Organised by: Nigerian Society for Microbiology Northwest Zonal Chapter , Start date: 2018-07-26, End date: 2018-07-27

School of Life Sciences Postgraduate Researchers Conference

International Organised by: School of Life Sciences, The University of Nottingham, United Kingdom , Start date: 2019-07-15, End date: 2019-07-19

School of Life Sciences Postgraduate Researchers Conference

International Organised by: School of Life Sciences, The University of Nottingham, United Kingdom , Start date: 2020-07-20, End date: 2020-07-24

School of Life Sciences Postgraduate Researchers Conference

International Organised by: School of Life Sciences, The University of Nottingham, United Kingdom , Start date: 2021-07-12, End date: 2021-07-16

Synthetic Biology UK 2021, East Midlands Conference Centre, Nottingham, United Kingdom

International Organised by: Biochemical Society, United Kingdom , Start date: 2021-11-22, End date: 2021-11-23

Microbiology Society Annual Conference 2022, International Convention Centre, Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

International Organised by: Microbiology Society, United Kingdom , Start date: 2022-04-04, End date: 2022-04-07

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