In recent rankings of Times Higher Education’s 2024 rating, Covenant University, University of Ibadan (UI), and the Federal University of Technology Akure (FUTA) have emerged as some of the top universities in Nigeria.

These institutions have been recognized for their academic excellence, research contributions, and overall impact on the Nigerian higher education landscape.

“The Times Higher World University ranking includes 1,904 universities across 108 countries and regions.

“The table is based on our new WUR 3.0 methodology, which is carefully calibrated performance indicators that measure an institution’s performance across five areas; teaching, research environment, research quality, industry and international outlook,” the report stated.

Other universities named in the top ranking in Nigeria include the University of Ilorin, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Afe Babalola University, University of Benin, Federal Univ of Agric, Abeokuta, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Lagos State University, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Obafemi Awolowo University and University of Port Harcourt.

Meanwhile, amongst the 15 top universities, nine are located in the South West, two in the South East, two in the South South, one in the North West and one in the North Central.