{
  "id": 12258414,
  "title": "29 Nigerian varsities in THE ranking nothing to celebrate – ASUU president",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/29-nigerian-varsities-in-the-ranking-nothing-to-celebrate-asuu",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-06T00:02:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/29-nigerian-varsities-in-the-ranking-nothing-to-celebrate-asuu-president/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In a recent interview with Wale Akinselure, Prof Chris Piwuna, President of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), criticized the Federal Government's celebration of 29 Nigerian universities featured in the 2027 Times Higher Education ranking. Piwuna argues that this increase is not a reason to celebrate, given the persistent challenges faced by Nigerian universities such as funding, research, staffing and learning conditions. He highlights that only three of the 29 universities are within the 1,000 mark range, with only one being a private institution. Piwuna further criticizes the government for allocating funds to consultants instead of directly improving research and other areas, and stresses the need for more significant investments to enhance the standing of Nigerian universities.",
  "summary": "ASUU President, Prof Chris Piwuna, says the inclusion of 29 Nigerian varsities in the THE ranking is nothing to celebrate amid poor funding and research. Read More: https://punchng.com/29-nigerian-varsities-in-the-ranking-nothing-to-celebrate-asuu-president/",
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "29 Nigerian varsities in THE ranking nothing to celebrate – ASUU president",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/29-nigerian-varsities-in-the-ranking-nothing-to-celebrate-asuu",
        "published": "2026-10-05T23:48:18.000Z"
      }
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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."
}