University of Ibadan Is The Best In Nigeria And The 8th In Africa

The ranking was based on the outcome of a survey of 1,447 African universities and higher institutions conducted by Journals Consortium.

THIS DAY reported that the consortium utilized research publications and citations from the last five years (2010 to 2014) as well as visibility on the internet.
The top 10 include six institutions from South Africa, two from Egypt and one each from Kenya and Nigeria (University of Ibadan).

The following Universities were ranked among the top 10 best in the country:
1. University of Ibadan (8th in Africa)

2. University of Nigeria (13th in Africa)

3. Ahmadu Bello University (18th in Africa)

4. University of Lagos (UNILAG- 20th in Africa)

5. Obafemi Awolowo University (24th in Africa)

6. University of Ilorin (31st in Africa)

7. University of Port-Harcourt (36th in Africa)

8. Nnamdi Azikiwe University (42nd in Africa)

9. University of Calabar (43rd in Africa)

10. Federal University of Technology (FUTA- 49th in Africa)
The Covenant University was the only Private University in the list placed 53rd best University in Africa.