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The Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, has actually applauded Nigerian universities for their greatest performance yet in the 2026 Times Higher Education World University Rankings, mentioning that the result shows quantifiable results from the Federal government’s education reforms.
Alausa made the statement on his X manage on Saturday.
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According to him, Times Higher Education ranked 24 Nigerian universities globally this year, compared with 21 in previous editions and Nigeria is now the most represented country in Sub-Saharan Africa.
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Why Has The Ranking Been Described As A Significant Outcome?
The minister said the efficiency reflects development within Nigeria’s college system, particularly across public universities, as 17 of the 24 ranked universities are federal universities.
He congratulated the University of Ibadan, the University of Lagos, Bayero University, Kano and other Nigerian universities recognised in the rankings.
Alausa specified that the achievement goes beyond status, considering that the ranking indicate gains from investments in research study, originalities, digital change, quality assurance, facilities and governance.
What Did The Minister Say About Federal Universities?
The minister said 17 ranked universities are federal universities and he linked that result to the continuous effort to strengthen public higher education.
His position was that the public university system has begun to earn larger global recognition through improved requirements, benchmarking and openness to evaluation.
He also stated 27 other Nigerian universities participated in this year’s evaluation, which shows growing interest in transparency, benchmarking and constant enhancement.
What Is The Federal government’s Position?
Alausa declared the Federal government’s commitment to the Nigerian Education Sector Renewal Initiative under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration.
He stated the government remains committed to guaranteeing that Nigerian universities produce knowledge, originalities and skill that can support Nigeria’s future.
The minister closed his remarks by mentioning that the work continues.
The minister particularly praised the following universities:
- University of Ibadan
- University of Lagos
- Bayero University, Kano
- Other Nigerian universities recognised in the rankings
The statement also noted that 24 Nigerian universities were ranked internationally, with 17 of them being federal universities.
What Recent Sustainability Ranking Outcome Was Also Discussed?
The most recent Times Higher Education rankings came days after Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti, became Nigeria’s highest-ranked university in the 2026 Times Higher Education Sustainability Effect Rankings.
Afe Babalola University positioned 72nd globally and ended up being Nigeria’s only university noted among the worldwide leading 100.
Which Nigerian Universities Are Noted In THE Sustainability Impact Ratings 2026?
International Ranking Band Nigerian Universities 72nd Afe Babalola University 201-300 Covenant University; Redeemer’s University 301-400 Landmark University 601-800 University of Lagos 801-1000 American University of Nigeria; Lagos State University 1001-1500 Babcock University; Federal University Oye-Ekiti; Maryam Abacha American University of Nigeria; Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike; Nile University of Nigeria; Obafemi Awolowo University; Pan-Atlantic University; University of Nigeria, Nsukka 1501+ Al-Hikmah University; Bells University of Innovation; Caleb University; Evangel University, Akaeze; Godfrey Okoye University How Do Universities Get Approved For The General Sustainability Ranking?
Times College stated universities qualify for the general ranking by sending data for Sustainable Advancement Goal 17, Collaborations for the Objectives and a minimum of three other SDGs.
This requirement positions SDG 17 at the centre of the total ranking procedure, while other SDG submissions support broader assessment.
Which Countries Were Freshly Represented?
Times Higher Education stated the 2026 rankings introduced universities from Mali, Nicaragua, Niger and Tajikistan for the very first time.
The organisation likewise said the Philippines had the highest variety of taking part universities, with 160 universities represented.
What Should Readers Draw From This Update?
The upgrade validates that Nigerian universities have actually gained larger presence in the 2026 Times Higher Education rankings, while the Federal government has connected the outcome to its present education reform program.
It likewise puts 2 ranking outcomes side by side: Nigeria’s larger representation on the planet University Rankings and Afe Babalola University’s 72nd global position in the Sustainability Effect Rankings.
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