UI remains Nigeria’s best in new research ranking — Report
The University of Ibadan has retained its position as Nigeria’s leading research university, while federal universities dominate the country’s top positions in the latest AD Scientific Index, according to a statement signed by the Chairman of the Nigerian Tertiary Education Ranking Advisory Committee, Emeritus Prof. Peter Okebukola, on Friday. The latest AD Scientific Index, refreshed Read More:…
The University of Ibadan has retained its top position as Nigeria's leading research university in the latest AD Scientific Index report, released on October 1, 2026. The index, which ranks 384 institutions and 53,580 scientists among 221 countries, placed Nigeria at 48th globally and 3rd in Africa. Eight of the top 10 universities in Nigeria are federal institutions, with the University of Ibadan maintaining its first position nationally, ranking 889th globally and 14th in Africa.
The university's researchers have made a significant impact, with 16 out of the top 25 most-cited Nigerian academics working at federal universities. The report highlights the growing research presence of Nigerian universities, with the number of Nigerian universities ranked increasing from 257 in 2024 to over 300 in 2026, and the number of indexed scientists growing from 53,214 to 53,580.
The AD Scientific Index measures researchers using the H-index, i10-index, and total citations, urging Nigerian universities to focus on research quality and impact at their strongest institutions.
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