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BREAKING: UNILAG, UNN & UI, Emerge Best Nigerian Varsities In Recent World Ranking
The Centre for World University Rankings has listed the University of Ibadan (UI), the University of Nigeria (UNN), and the University of Lagos (UNILAG) as one of the best universities in Nigeria and the world in general.
Also included in the list of the best Universities published on the website of the global organisation on Monday, May 15, was Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) in Zaria, Kaduna State.
A total of 20,531 universities were ranked with 2,000 making the global list according to the list published on the website of the global organisation on Monday.
The University of Ibadan was ranked first in Nigeria and 1,163th position in the global 2,000, while UNN was ranked second in Nigeria and 1,784th position on the global list.
According to the CWU ranking, which is based on research, employability, faculty, and education rank, the top five universities in the world are Havard University, United States; Massachusetts Institute of Technology, United States; Stanford University, United States; University of Cambridge, United Kingdom; and the University of Oxford in the UK.
Commenting on the national arrangement, the President of the Centre for World University Rankings, Dr Nadin Mahassen said Nigeria’s higher education system is vital, adding that efforts must be made to ensure that the country attracts top academics and students.
Mahassen said: “While it is encouraging to see Nigeria making gains in the rankings, funding to further promote the development and reputation of Nigeria’s higher education system is vital if the country aspires to be more competitive on the global stage.
“Efforts must be made to ensure that Nigeria attracts top academics and students, that increasing enrollment numbers at universities come alongside increases in teaching capacity, and that tertiary education expenditure as a percentage of the national GDP steadily grows in the years to come.”
Former Senator Peter Onyelukachukwu Nwaoboshi, who represented Delta North Senatorial District in the Nigerian Senate from 2015 to 2023, has died following a prolonged illness.
The news of his passing was confirmed on Friday through a statement from Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s Chief Press Secretary, Festus Ahon. Details surrounding the exact circumstances of his death remain limited at this time.
Governor Oborevwori described the loss as a profound blow to Delta State, the Anioma nation, and Nigeria. In his condolence message, he referred to the late senator as a “dear friend” and a dedicated public servant.
“On behalf of the government and people of Delta State, I mourn the passing of my dear friend, Senator Peter Onyelukachukwu Nwaoboshi,” Oborevwori stated. “He was a proud son of Delta State and a courageous defender of the Anioma cause, whose contributions to nation-building will remain indelible.
“The governor highlighted Nwaoboshi’s impactful tenure in the National Assembly, particularly as Chairman of the Senate Committee on Niger Delta Affairs, where he advocated strongly for regional development.
Oborevwori also noted the late senator’s political pedigree, including his service as a two-time Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Delta State before his later affiliation with the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Tributes have poured in from across political lines, with the Delta State APC describing Nwaoboshi as a “fearless voice for his people” and a committed party member whose influence transcended party boundaries.
Nwaoboshi’s legacy is remembered for his courage, loyalty, and unwavering commitment to public service.
Condolences have been extended to his immediate family, the Anioma community, and all those touched by his life.
• King Wasiu Ayinde Marshall
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Alleged N2.2bn fraud: Ngige gets bail, trials continue on January 28
The EFCC alleges that Ngige used his ministerial position between 2015 and 2023 to award contracts unfairly, divert funds, and enrich himself and associates.
Former Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige, has been granted bail by the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory in Gwarimpa.
He faces eight counts of charges bordering on abuse of office, contract fraud, and acceptance of kickbacks from contractors linked to the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund.
In Thursday’s ruling, Justice Maryam Hassan adopted the terms of the administrative bail earlier granted by the EFCC.
The court ordered Ngige to produce a surety who must be a serving Federal Government director.
The surety is required to deposit travel documents with the court registrar, as Ngige claims his passport was lost.
The surety must also present landed property with a valid certificate of occupancy within the Federal Capital Territory.
The EFCC alleges that Ngige used his ministerial position between 2015 and 2023 to award contracts unfairly, divert funds, and enrich himself and associates.
The trial is scheduled to commence on January 28, 2026.
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