Covenant, UI, FUTA secures top ranking universities in Nigeria. 

Covenant, UI, FUTA secures top ranking universities in Nigeria. 

Covenant University, University of Ibadan and the Federal University of Technology, Akure have emerged top ranking universities in Nigeria according to Times Higher Education’s 2024 rating. 

Covenant University is among the top 1,000 universities in the world according to analysis of the latest ranking. 

Though ranked first in Nigeria, Covenant University is placed within the global 801-1000 range. 

A private-owned institution, Covenant University stands at the top spot in Nigeria, while the University of Ibadan (UI) followed in second and Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA) emerged third. 

The University of Lagos and the University of Bayero emerged fourth and fifth in Nigeria, respectively. 

The Ranking Web said the World University ranking includes 1,904 universities across 108 countries and regions. 

“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.” 

Others universities that emerged 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, University of Port Harcourt. 

Among the top 15 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.