FG to rank tertiary institutions nationwide on 22 indicators
The Federal Government will complete a national ranking of universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education by December 2026 to boost performance. Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-to-rank-tertiary-institutions-nationwide-on-22-indicators/
The Federal Government has announced its plan to rank all tertiary institutions in Nigeria - universities, polytechnics and colleges of education - by December 15, 2026. The ranking will be carried out by the Nigerian Tertiary Education Ranking Advisory Committee (NiTERAC) under the Federal Ministry of Education and will assess institutions using 22 indicators.
The main objective of the exercise is to improve the performance of Nigerian tertiary education institutions and enhance the country's global competitiveness. NiTERAC Chairman, Prof. Peter Okebukola revealed these details during a presentation on Nigeria's performance in the 2027 Times Higher Education World University Rankings on September 30, 2026.
The new ranking system aims to stimulate healthy internal competition among institutions and position the Nigerian tertiary education system for improved global rankings in the future. Out of 328 universities listed by the National Universities Commission, only 29 made it to the ranked category in the presentation. Okebukola highlighted areas that need attention, including research funding, publication productivity, institutional data management, and international collaboration.
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