{
  "id": 11474308,
  "title": "UI remains Nigeria’s best in new research ranking — Report",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/ui-remains-nigerias-best-in-new-research-ranking-report",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-10-02T16:01:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/ui-remains-nigerias-best-in-new-research-ranking-report/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The University of Ibadan has retained its position as Nigeria's leading research university, according to a new research ranking. Federal universities dominate the top positions in the latest AD Scientific Index, released on October 1, 2026. Nigeria ranks 48th among 221 countries and third in Africa, with 384 institutions and 53,580 scientists indexed. The University of Ibadan, at 889th globally, is the only Nigerian university in the top 1,000. Five Nigerian universities are among the top 10 nationally in the 2027 edition, with at least eight of these being federal institutions. The report highlights the growing research impact of Nigerian academics, with 16 out of the top 25 cited researchers working in federal universities. Nigeria's research presence has expanded significantly, with more universities ranked and scientists indexed compared to previous years. The ranking emphasizes the need to focus on research quality and impact at leading Nigerian universities.",
  "summary": "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:…",
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "UI remains Nigeria’s best in new research ranking — Report",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/ui-remains-nigerias-best-in-new-research-ranking-report-11475574",
        "published": "2026-10-02T16:06:53.000Z"
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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."
}