Covenant University, the University of Ibadan, and the Federal University of Technology, Akure, have achieved top rankings in Nigeria according to the 2024 Times Higher Education ratings.
- Covenant University, a private institution, secured the top spot in Nigeria, followed by the University of Ibadan in second place and FUTA in third.
- The University of Lagos and the University of Bayero are fourth and fifth in Nigeria, respectively.
- The ranking is based on the WUR 3.0 methodology, which evaluates institutions across five areas: teaching, research environment, research quality, industry engagement, and international outlook.
- Other Nigerian universities that achieved top rankings include the University of Ilorin, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Afe Babalola University, University of Benin, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Lagos State University, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Obafemi Awolowo University, and the 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 regions of Nigeria.
