2026 Tertiary Institutions Ranking Set for December 15 Release – Okebukola

According to a report by Punch Newspapers, Prof. Peter Okebukola, a former Executive Secretary of the National Universities Commission (NUC), has announced that the national ranking of Nigerian tertiary institutions for 2026 is expected to be released on December 15, subject to ministerial approval. Okebukola, who is also a professor of Education Management at the University of Lagos, stated this during a symposium on the theme ‘Rankings and Quality Assurance in Nigerian Universities’ held at the University of Ibadan. This upcoming ranking is significant as it will provide valuable insights into the performance of various institutions across the country, potentially influencing the choices of prospective students and policy decisions by the government. The release date of December 15 is tentative and subject to approval from the relevant authorities, Punch Newspapers reported.