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Nigeria tertiary education ranking initiative

Overview

The Nigerian Federal Government has initiated a national ranking exercise for all tertiary institutions, including universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education. Announced by Minister of Education Dr. Tunji Alausa, the policy aims to enhance quality, accountability, and global competitiveness within the sector as part of President Bola Tinubu’s education reforms.

Following the initial mandate, the Nigerian Tertiary Education Ranking Advisory Committee (NiTERAC) began coordinating the process. The ranking for universities will utilize 22 specific performance indicators, with weightings developed alongside the League of Directors of Academic Planning. NiTERAC Chairman Prof. Peter Okebukola stated that the ranking process for all three sub-sectors is expected to be completed by December 15, 2026.

Entities

Tunji Alausa · Nigerian Tertiary Education Ranking Advisory Committee · Federal Ministry of Education · National Universities Commission · Nigeria

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 3 SOURCES] The national ranking aims to stimulate internal competition and improve Nigeria's global education standing.
[● 3 SOURCES] The ranking process for all three sub-sectors must be completed by December 15, 2026.
[● 3 SOURCES] University rankings will be based on 22 performance indicators.
[● 3 SOURCES] The ranking exercise covers universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education.
[● 3 SOURCES] The Nigerian Tertiary Education Ranking Advisory Committee (NiTERAC) is coordinating the exercise under the Federal Ministry of Education.

Timeline

23 days ago

[POLITICS] 3 sources
Nigeria to rank tertiary institutions nationwide using 22 indicators
Nigeria has commenced a national ranking of universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education using 22 indicators, with a completion deadline set for December 15, 2026.
about 2 months ago

[POLITICS] 5 sources
Nigeria mandates compulsory rankings for all tertiary institutions
Nigeria has made national tertiary education rankings compulsory for all universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education to boost academic quality and institutional accountability.

Sources

businessday.ng · nairametrics.com · punchng.com · radarr.africa · thecitizenng.com · tribuneonlineng.com · von.gov.ng