The University of Ibadan maintains its top spot in the 2022 Times Higher Education World University Rankings.
However, the University of Lagos moved a step ahead to rank second in Nigeria and 501–600, out of over 1,600 institutions across the world.
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On its part, the Lagos State University dropped to sixth in Nigeria behind Covenant University, University of Ilorin, University of Nigeria Nsukka and Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife.
While LASU is the only state university included in the ranking, Covenant is the only privately-owned university.
In the 2021 ranking, LASU ranked second in Nigeria and 501 – 600 in the world.
In this ranking, UNILAG took a leap from the range of 601–800 in 2021 to a higher range of 501–600.
The Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2022 include more than 1,600 universities across 99 countries and territories, making them the largest and most diverse and acceptable university rankings to date.
(Editor Paul Akhagbemhe)