RENEWED HOPE EDUCATION REFORMS DRIVE NIGERIA'S STRONGEST PERFORMANCE IN GLOBAL UNIVERSITY RANKINGS
Date
2026-06-26
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X Corp.
Abstract
An official press release entry issued by the Federal Ministry of Education celebrating Nigeria's improved performance in the 2026 Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings and Sub-Saharan Africa University Rankings under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's Renewed Hope Agenda.
Description
A press release post published to X (Twitter) by the official Federal Ministry of Education account (@NigEducation). Signed by Folasade Boriowo (Director, Press and Public Relations), the statement highlights that 24 Nigerian universities were ranked in 2026 (up from 21 in 2024/2025), making Nigeria the most represented country in Sub-Saharan Africa. Top-performing institutions include the University of Ibadan, University of Lagos, and Bayero University Kano. The Honourable Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, CON, commended the ranked institutions and affirmed the ministry's commitment to continued sector reform. The post includes a Google Drive link (drive.google.com/file/d/1tqsywQ...) to the full rankings document and an official press release graphic featuring ministry contact channels. Engagement at time of capture: 13 replies, 6 reposts, 26 likes, 42K views.