The ranking of Nigeria’s Top 10 Universities for 2024 is revealed, with “UNILAG at Number 2.”
The top 10 institutions in Nigeria for 2024 have been determined by EduRank, a reputable source for social media analytics in the field of education.
The southwest region and federal government-run institutions are home to the top 10 universities in Nigeria, a well-known West African country.
The organization’s website states that the rankings were determined by looking at research outputs, non-academic significance, and alumni impact.
1. University of Ibadan
In the past, the university was a college of the University of London in the UK.
The institution was founded in 1948 as University College Ibadan, one of the University of London’s several colleges.
The University of Ibadan (UI) is the oldest degree-granting institution in Nigeria, having gained independence in 1962.
2. University of Lagos
The University of Lagos (UNILAG) is a public research university located in Lagos state and was founded in 1962.
UNILAG is one of the first-generation universities in Nigeria and is ranked among the top universities in the country in major education publications.
3. University of Nigeria
The legendary African and first president of Nigeria, Nnamdi Azikiwe, founded the University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN) in 1960.
The establishment of the university was motivated, according to the institution, by the need to generate highly skilled men and women who could meet Nigeria’s labor needs.
4. Obafemi Awolowo University
Nigeria’s Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) is a university owned by the federal government.
It was first founded as the University of Ife in 1962. It was renamed Obafemi Awolowo University in 1987 in honor of Chief Obafemi Awolowo, a distinguished politician, nationalist, and lawyer who was also one of the university’s founding fathers.
The university is organized into 13 faculties, which offer a range of undergraduate courses.
5. University of Port Harcourt
Originally known as University College, Port Harcourt, the University of Port Harcourt was founded in 1975 and granted university status in 1977.
In 2015, Times Higher Education placed the university first in Nigeria and sixth in Africa.
6. Ahmadu Bello University
Situated in Zaria, Kaduna state, Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) is a research university run by the federal government.
It opened in 1962 as the University of Northern Nigeria.
7. Covenant University
Located in Ota, Ogun State, Covenant University (CU) is a private university.
It belongs to the Association of African Universities, the Association of Commonwealth Universities, the National Universities Commission, and the Living Faith Church Worldwide.
8. University of Ilorin
Located in Kwara state in north-central Nigeria, the University of Ilorin, popularly known as UNILORIN, is a university owned by the federal government. In August 1975, the federal military administration issued an order creating UNILORIN.
9. University of Benin
In 1970, the University of Benin (UNIBEN) was established.
Prior to being acknowledged as a full-fledged university and accredited by the National Universities Commission (NUC) on July 1, 1971, it was first established as an Institute of Technology.
April 1, 1975, saw the university become a federal government-controlled institution.
10. Federal University of Technology, Minna
Offering Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in a variety of technology-related subjects, FUT Minna specializes in technological education.
According to reports, the university possesses core competencies in small arms design and vaccination and medication development in collaboration with the Nigerian Armed Forces.
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