The top universities in Nigeria include: Covenant University: Ranked #1 in Nigeria in 2025 by Times Higher Education Ahmadu Bello University: Nigeria's largest university, known for its research and academic offerings University of Ibadan: A top university in Nigeria, ranked in the 1001β1200 range by Times Higher Education in 2025 University of Lagos: Ranked in the 1001β1200 range by Times Higher Education in 2025 Obafemi Awolowo University: Ranked #3 in Nigeria by NUC University of Nigeria, Nsukka: Ranked #2 in Nigeria by NUC Landmark University: A top private university in Nigeria American University of Nigeria: A top private university in Nigeria Afe Babalola University: A top private university in Nigeria Redeemer's University: A top private university in Nigeria Ladoke Akintola University of Technology: A prestigious university in Nigeria Other top universities in Nigeria include: Bayero University Federal University of Technology Akure Federal University of Technology, Minna University of Benin University of Ilorin
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