Best Universities in Nigeria revealed in Times Higher Education World Rankings 2026 (see list)
Best Universities in Nigeria revealed in Times Higher Education World Rankings 2026 (see list)
The University of Ibadan (UI) has emerged as Nigeria’s top university in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2026, overtaking Covenant University, which previously held the position in 2025.
The rankings, which assess universities worldwide across multiple performance metrics, placed UI ahead of other leading Nigerian institutions, reaffirming its status as a national leader in higher education.
Compiled from a vast global dataset, the 2026 rankings drew on responses from over 108,000 scholars and analyzed 18.7 million research publications generating more than 174.9 million citations, reflecting both academic influence and research impact.
While UI climbed from fourth place in 2025 to first among Nigerian universities, Covenant University retains its distinction for having the highest industry score, highlighting strong ties to industry, and Bayero University (BUK) leads in international outlook. University of Lagos (UNILAG) was recognized for producing the highest quality research, scoring 66.7.
Out of 51 Nigerian institutions featured in the 2026 ranking, UI and UNILAG fall in the 801–1000 band.
BUK, Covenant University, and Landmark University are in the 1001–1200 range.
Ahmadu Bello University, Federal University of Technology, Minna, University of Ilorin, University of Jos, and University of Nigeria, Nsukka are ranked 1201–1500 globally.
The remaining institutions, including Babcock University, Delta State University, and Ekiti State University, fall into the 1501+ category.
Full list of Nigerian universities in THE 2026 ranking:
University of Ibadan (801–1000), University of Lagos (801–1000), Bayero University (1001–1200), Covenant University (1001–1200), Landmark University (1001–1200), Ahmadu Bello University (1201–1500), Federal University of Technology, Minna (1201–1500), University of Ilorin (1201–1500), University of Jos (1201–1500), University of Nigeria, Nsukka (1201–1500), Babcock University (1501+), Delta State University, Abraka (1501+), Ekiti State University (1501+), Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (1501+), Federal University of Technology, Akure (1501+), Federal University of Technology, Owerri (1501+), Federal University Oye-Ekiti (1501+), Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (1501+), Lagos State University (1501+), Nnamdi Azikiwe University (1501+), Obafemi Awolowo University (1501+), University of Benin (1501+), University of Calabar (1501+), University of Port Harcourt (1501+), Admiralty University of Nigeria, Akwa Ibom State University, Al-Hikmah University, Augustine University, Bamidele Olumilua University of Education, Science and Technology, Ikere-Ekiti, Bauchi State University, Gadau, Bayelsa Medical University, Baze University, Bells University of Technology, Bowen University, Evangel University, Akaeze, Federal University of Lafia, Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun, Fountain University, Godfrey Okoye University, Igbinedion University, Okada, Kaduna State University, Lagos State University of Education, Lagos State University of Science and Technology, Lead City University, Maryam Abacha American University of Nigeria, Nasarawa State University, Keffi, Redeemer’s University, Rivers State University, Thomas Adewumi University, University of Cross River State, University of Delta.
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My Husband wants to have s3x with me eight times everynight – Housewife cries for help
My Husband wants to have s3x with me eight times everynight – Housewife cries for help
A Harare woman, Melocia Gwata, has successfully obtained a court-issued protection order against her husband, George Kusotera, following allegations of excessive sexual demands and physical abuse.
The case was heard at the Harare Civil Court before Magistrate Judith Taruvinga, where Melocia detailed the severity of her ordeal. She told the court that her husband had coerced her into sexual activity up to eight times a night, resorting to violence whenever she refused.
“He wants to have s3x every day and wakes me up in the middle of the night, even after we’ve been intimate countless times on the same day,” Melocia stated.
She further described how the abuse extended beyond physical coercion, with George allegedly threatening divorce and verbally assaulting her in front of their children.
“He has been assaulting me in front of our children, shouting obscenities and telling them I don’t deserve to be called their mother,” she added, highlighting the emotional toll the behaviour has taken on her and the family.
In response, George acknowledged his actions, apologising to his wife and attributing his conduct to love. “I did not realise I was making her uncomfortable. I apologise and promise not to physically abuse her anymore,” he told the court.
After hearing both sides, Magistrate Taruvinga granted Melocia a protection order, legally preventing her husband from further abuse and ensuring her safety.
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Scores of terrorists neutralised after Major attacks on military base
Scores of terrorists neutralised after Major attacks on military base
Nigerian troops have successfully neutralised several terrorists and thwarted coordinated attacks in Adamawa and Borno States.
The Joint Task Force, Operation Hadin Kai, announced that the successes followed swift and decisive responses by soldiers to attempts by insurgents to overrun military formations in the North-East.
In a statement issued on Friday, Acting Media Information Officer of the Task Force, Lieutenant Solomon Atokolo, confirmed that the operations resulted in heavy casualties for the terrorists.
He explained that the first attack took place in the early hours of January 16, 2026, when insurgents targeted a patrol base at Sabon Gari in Madagali Local Government Area of Adamawa State.
Atokolo stated that troops under Sector 4 of Operation Hadin Kai quickly engaged the attackers and successfully repelled them. He added that reinforcements from Gulak and the Battalion Quick Reaction Force were promptly mobilised to support the operation, ensuring that the assault was decisively crushed.
“The terrorists were successfully repelled without any casualty to our troops or damage to equipment, forcing them to abandon the attack,” the statement said.
He added that security forces later carried out clearance operations in the surrounding area, scanning for improvised explosive devices and booby traps to guarantee the safety of both civilians and personnel.
In a separate incident on the same day, terrorists staged a large-scale, multi-directional attack on Forward Operating Base (FOB) Azir in Borno State.
The attackers attempted to breach the base’s defensive perimeter but were met with fierce resistance from troops. With support from the Air Component and other Nigerian Army aerial platforms, the soldiers unleashed sustained firepower that compelled the insurgents to retreat.
Although rocket-propelled grenade fire from the terrorists damaged some troop-carrying vehicles and partially affected the base’s CCTV control room, Atokolo said troops maintained full control of the situation and prevented any further breach.
The military spokesperson disclosed that several weapons and ammunition were recovered from the fleeing terrorists.
Items seized included a 60mm mortar tube, mortar bombs, locally fabricated explosives, heavy machine gun rounds, and hundreds of rounds of 7.62mm NATO ammunition.
The Joint Task Force commended the professionalism and resilience of the troops, reaffirming its commitment to sustaining operations aimed at restoring lasting peace and security to the North-East region.
Scores of terrorists neutralised after Major attacks on military base
Nigerian troops have successfully neutralised several terrorists and thwarted coordinated attacks in Adamawa and Borno States.
The Joint Task Force, Operation Hadin Kai, announced that the successes followed swift and decisive responses by soldiers to attempts by insurgents to overrun military formations in the North-East.
In a statement issued on Friday, Acting Media Information Officer of the Task Force, Lieutenant Solomon Atokolo, confirmed that the operations resulted in heavy casualties for the terrorists.
He explained that the first attack took place in the early hours of January 16, 2026, when insurgents targeted a patrol base at Sabon Gari in Madagali Local Government Area of Adamawa State.
Atokolo stated that troops under Sector 4 of Operation Hadin Kai quickly engaged the attackers and successfully repelled them. He added that reinforcements from Gulak and the Battalion Quick Reaction Force were promptly mobilised to support the operation, ensuring that the assault was decisively crushed.
“The terrorists were successfully repelled without any casualty to our troops or damage to equipment, forcing them to abandon the attack,” the statement said.
He added that security forces later carried out clearance operations in the surrounding area, scanning for improvised explosive devices and booby traps to guarantee the safety of both civilians and personnel.
In a separate incident on the same day, terrorists staged a large-scale, multi-directional attack on Forward Operating Base (FOB) Azir in Borno State.
The attackers attempted to breach the base’s defensive perimeter but were met with fierce resistance from troops. With support from the Air Component and other Nigerian Army aerial platforms, the soldiers unleashed sustained firepower that compelled the insurgents to retreat.
Although rocket-propelled grenade fire from the terrorists damaged some troop-carrying vehicles and partially affected the base’s CCTV control room, Atokolo said troops maintained full control of the situation and prevented any further breach.
The military spokesperson disclosed that several weapons and ammunition were recovered from the fleeing terrorists.
Items seized included a 60mm mortar tube, mortar bombs, locally fabricated explosives, heavy machine gun rounds, and hundreds of rounds of 7.62mm NATO ammunition.
The Joint Task Force commended the professionalism and resilience of the troops, reaffirming its commitment to sustaining operations aimed at restoring lasting peace and security to the North-East region.
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