TMV Hails Listing of 29 Nigerian Universities in Global Rankings
Oru Leonard
The Tinubu Media Volunteers (TMV) has applauded the inclusion of 29 Nigerian universities in the 2027 Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings, describing the development as a significant boost to Nigeria’s standing in global higher education.
The group said the development represented the highest number of universities from any country in Sub-Saharan Africa to feature in the global rankings.
In a statement jointly signed by its Chairman, Chukwudi Enekwechi, and Secretary, Segun Ogedengbe, TMV attributed the progress to ongoing reforms by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration and efforts by the Federal Ministry of Education to improve the quality and international competitiveness of Nigerian universities.
According to the group, the number of Nigerian universities featured in the rankings increased from 24 in 2025 to 29 in the latest edition, with five institutions making their debut.
It noted that federal universities accounted for five of Nigeria’s seven institutions ranked among the top 1,200 universities globally.
TMV said the growing representation of Nigerian universities reflected improvements in the country’s higher education system, particularly in research, innovation, institutional performance and international visibility.
The group stated that the development aligned with the objectives of the Renewed Hope Agenda for Education and the Nigerian Education Sector Renewal Initiative, which seek to strengthen the nation’s tertiary education sector and enhance its global competitiveness.
It said the increased participation of Nigerian institutions in international rankings demonstrated growing recognition of the country’s academic institutions and their potential to compete with universities around the world.
TMV also commended the Federal Government for what it described as improved stability in the university system since the inception of the Tinubu administration.
The group noted that the absence of industrial actions during the period, alongside the approval and prompt payment of salaries and allowances, had contributed to a more stable academic environment.
It maintained that sustained industrial harmony was essential for uninterrupted academic activities, improved research output and the overall development of the tertiary education sector.
The group further applauded the Federal Government for giving greater attention to higher education, expressing optimism that continued investment and policy reforms would strengthen Nigerian universities and attract further international recognition.
TMV urged the government to sustain its commitment to improving educational standards, research facilities and institutional capacity to consolidate the gains recorded in the sector.
It expressed confidence that continued reforms would enhance the global reputation of Nigerian universities and expand opportunities for students, researchers and academics.
