2026 tertiary institutions ranking ready for December 15 release — Okebukola
The 2026 national ranking of Nigerian tertiary institutions is set for release on December 15, pending ministerial approval, says Prof. Peter Okebukola. Read More: https://punchng.com/2026-tertiary-institutions-ranking-ready-for-december-15-release-okebukola/
Nigeria's tertiary education ranking advisory committee has announced that the 2026 national ranking of universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education will be released on December 15. The ranking process, which follows a 17-step framework, was approved by the Federal Ministry of Education and will be submitted to Minister of Education Dr Tunji Alausa.
Prof Peter Okebukola, the committee's chairman, also revealed that 4,203 Nigerian academics participated in a training program aimed at enhancing research output and global competitiveness. The program, which took place from October 15 to 17, 2026, focused on teaching researchers how to publish in high-impact international journals.
The ranking exercise, pursuant to the Federal Ministry of Education's mandate, aims not only to place institutions on league tables but also to encourage improvements in teaching, research, and international competitiveness. The announcement comes amid increased attention to Nigeria's performance in international university rankings, following the release of the 2027 Times Higher Education World University Rankings.
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