Top 10 Best Universities in Nigeria

Top 10 Best Universities
in Nigeria (Latest Ranking)

Education in Africa especially in countries like Nigeria has seen much challenges in recent times.
With the instability in the Nigerian
government, maintaining high standards in
learning is more difficult. The frequency of
academic strikes among Nigerian universities
has been on the increase however some
universities within the most populous black
country are starting to prove their worth.

Looking at the best universities in Nigeria in the latest ranking released by webometrics:

10. Covenant University, Ota
Covenant University is a growing, dynamic
vision-birthed, vision driven University,
founded on a Christian mission ethos and
committed to pioneering excellence at the
cutting edge of learning. Driven by the
compelling vision of raising a new generation
of Leaders for the African Continent on the
platform of a Holistic, Human Development
and integrated learning curriculum, in order to
raise Total Men who will go out to develop
their world. Covenant University ranks number

9. University of Benin (UNIBEN)
The University of Benin was founded in 1970.
It started as an Institute of Technology and
was accorded the status of a full-fledged
University by National Universities
Commission (NUC) on 1st July, 1971.  The
University has continued to grow from
strength to strength with a number of
Faculties, Departments, Institutes and
Units. The University offers courses at various
levels: Postgraduate, Undergraduate, Diploma
and Certificate. Presently, the total student
enrolment stands at over 40,000 made up of
both full-time and part-time students shared
among the various Faculties.

8. Auchi Polytechnic
Auchi Polytechnic is one of the leading
Polytechnics in the country, in one of the
most vibrant and cosmopolitan towns in
Nigeria. Auchi Polytechnic is one of the first
four Polytechnics in Nigeria. It was founded in
1963, first, as a technical college and later in
1973 as a Polytechnic. The extent law
establishing it assigns to the institution the
task of producing well trained and highly
skilled middle level manpower for the national
economy in the areas of engineering
technology, science environmental studies,
Management studies and Art & Design.

7. Ahmadu Bello University (ABU)
Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) began in 1961
following the recommendation of the Ashby
Commission on “Post-School Certificate and
Higher Education in Nigeria”. Ahmadu Bello
University began full operation in 1962, on the
cites of these educational institutions: the
defunct Nigerian College of Arts, Science and
Technology, founded in 1955; the Clerical
Training Centre, Kongo, founded in 1957; the
Samaru Agricultural Research Station,
established in  1924, and the Shika Livestock
Farm, started in 1928.

6. University of Ibadan (U.I)
University of Ibadan (U.I)
is Nigeria’s premier university that is located
at Ibadan, Oyo state. The institution offers
both undergraduate degrees and post
graduate degrees. Admission into university
of Ibadan is however very difficult and
competitive.

5. University of Ilorin
One of the top 10 best universities in
Nigeria according to the latest rankings.
UNILORIN is also one of NUC’s best
universities in Nigeria

4. University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN)
A top Nigerian University with the vision
to place herself in the forefront of Research
and development, Innovation, Knowledge
Transfer and Human Resource Development
in the global academic terrain, while
promoting the core values which will ensure
the restoration of the dignity of man. Also
among the leading Universities in Nigeria

3. University of Lagos (UNILAG)
Founded in 1962, the University of Lagos has,
for over 4 decades, provided quality and
objective education to both Nigerian and its
neighbours. The University has built a legacy
of excellence and has been instrumental in
the production of top range graduates and
academia who have had tremendous impact,
directly or indirectly, on growth and
development in Nigeria. The honours and
awards won testify to the positive impact of
the University of Lagos on education and
academic matters in Nigeria.

2. Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta
(FUNAAB)
The Federal University of Agriculture,
Abeokuta, Ogun State (FUNAAB) was
established on 1 January 1988 by the Federal
Government when four Universities of
Technology, earlier merged in 1984, were
demerged. This led to the creation of the first
two Universities of Agriculture in Abeokuta
and Makurdi. The university was awarded the
best university in the country by the Nigerian
Universities Commission (NUC) consecutively
in the year 2002 and 2003.The establishment
of the Universities of Agriculture was an
entirely new concept for promoting
agricultural education and services for
agricultural development and attainment of
self-sufficiency in food and fibre.It deserves a number two spot on the list of top 10
Universities in Nigeria

1. Obafemi Awolowo University (O.A.U) Ile-Ife
The Obafemi Awolowo University is a
comprehensive public institution established
in 1962 as The University of Ife. The
University is situated on a vast expanse of
land totalling 11,861 hectares in Ile-Ife, Osun
State, southwest of Nigeria. In the 1970’s and
the early 1980’s, the University attained a
foremost position among universities in Africa,
with a vibrant academic and social
atmosphere and a high international
reputation. Today, the University celebrates a
rich tradition of excellence having produced,
from among its staff, a Nobel Laureate and
four National Merit Award winners.
References:
Webometrics: http://www.webometrics.info/