2026 tertiary institutions ranking ready for December 15 release — Okebukola

The Nigerian Tertiary Education Ranking Advisory Committee is preparing the 2026 national ranking of tertiary institutions, with results expected on December 15, according to Prof. Peter Okebukola, the committee's chairman. The ranking process involves a 17-step procedure and will be submitted to the Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, for approval.

In an effort to enhance Nigeria's research output and global competitiveness, 4,203 academics underwent training in publishing research in high-impact international journals. The ranking exercise, mandated by the Federal Ministry of Education, aims to encourage improvements in teaching, research, and international competitiveness.

The committee's framework will assess universities using 22 indicators covering various aspects of institutional performance, focusing on teaching quality, research environment, academic reputation, research productivity, and international collaboration.