Ahmadu Bello University Outshines Other Nigerian Varsities in Latest Ranking

Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, has been ranked as the best citadel of learning in Nigeria.

This is according to Times Higher Education (THE), Sub-Saharan Africa University Rankings, 2024.

In the ranking, only American University of Nigeria, Yola Adamawa, surpassed ABU.

ABU was also rated the 21st best university in Africa.

This year, THE ranked 129 universities from 22 countries using a methodology that has been developed specifically to assess the impact of universities in addressing some of the toughest challenges faced in the region.

South Africa’s University of Johannesburg was ranked number one in the region.

South Africa further took four of the top 10 spots, including the top three.

The University of Ghana rose to fifth place, with strong performances for Africa impact and access and fairness.

Ghana now has two universities in the top 10, up from one last year.

Rwanda’s UGHE – University of Global Health Equity – moved up from eight to four. The institution has the highest score in the student engagement pillar.