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  "id": 11023833,
  "title": "UNIOSUN debuts in THE global rankings, emerges Nigeria’s top state university",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/uniosun-debuts-in-the-global-rankings-emerges-nigerias-top-state",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-30T20:40:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
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    "url": "https://punchng.com/uniosun-debuts-in-the-global-rankings-emerges-nigerias-top-state-university/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Osun State University has made its debut on the global stage, securing a remarkable eighth place among Nigeria's state universities in the latest Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2027. The university, which scored an impressive 25.6 in its research environment, now joins the ranks of Babcock University and the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, all of which are in the 1,201-1,400 global band. This ranking places Osun State University among the top 1,400 universities worldwide, alongside 29 other Nigerian institutions. The university’s Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Odunayo Clement Adebooye, expressed gratitude to the Osun State Government and other stakeholders for their support in achieving this significant milestone.",
  "summary": "Osun State University has debuted in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings, emerging as Nigeria’s highest-ranked state university. Read More: https://punchng.com/uniosun-debuts-in-the-global-rankings-emerges-nigerias-top-state-university/",
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      {
        "outlet": "Daily Trust",
        "title": "Nigeria’s Shagari emerges chairman of Gobal Youth body",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/nigerias-shagari-emerges-chairman-of-gobal-youth-body",
        "published": "2026-09-30T17:50:46.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "UNIOSUN debuts in THE global rankings, emerges Nigeria’s top state university",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/uniosun-debuts-in-the-global-rankings-emerges-nigerias-top-state-11026766",
        "published": "2026-09-30T20:56:52.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}