10. Covenant University, Ota
Covenant University is a growing, dynamic
vision-birthed, vision driven University, founded
on a Christian mission ethos and committed to
pioneering excellence at the cutting edge of
learning. Driven by the compelling vision of
raising a new generation of Leaders for the
African Continent on the platform of a Holistic,
Human Development and integrated learning
curriculum, in order to raise Total Men who will
go out to develop their world. Covenant
University ranks number 10 on our list of top 10
Universities in Nigeria


9. University of Benin (UNIBEN)
The University of Benin was founded in 1970. It
started as an Institute of Technology and was
accorded the status of a full-fledged University
by National Universities Commission (NUC) on
1st July, 1971. The University has continued to
grow from strength to strength with a number of
Faculties, Departments, Institutes and
Units. The University offers courses at various
levels: Postgraduate, Undergraduate, Diploma
and Certificate. Presently, the total student
enrolment stands at over 40,000 made up of
both full-time and part-time students shared
among the various Faculties.


8. Auchi Polytechnic
Auchi Polytechnic is one of the leading
Polytechnics in the country, in one of the most
vibrant and cosmopolitan towns in
Nigeria. Auchi Polytechnic is one of the first four
Polytechnics in Nigeria. It was founded in 1963,
first, as a technical college and later in 1973 as
a Polytechnic. The extent law establishing it
assigns to the institution the task of producing
well trained and highly skilled middle level
manpower for the national economy in the
areas of engineering technology, science
environmental studies, Management studies
and Art & Design.


7. Ahmadu Bello University (ABU)
Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) began in 1961
following the recommendation of the Ashby
Commission on “Post-School Certificate and
Higher Education in Nigeria”. Ahmadu Bello
University began full operation in 1962, on the
cites of these educational institutions: the
defunct Nigerian College of Arts, Science and
Technology, founded in 1955; the Clerical
Training Centre, Kongo, founded in 1957; the
Samaru Agricultural Research Station,
established in 1924, and the Shika Livestock
Farm, started in 1928.


6. University of Ibadan (U.I)
University of Ibadan (U.I)
is Nigeria’s premier university that is located at
Ibadan, Oyo state. The institution offers both
undergraduate degrees and post graduate
degrees. Admission into university of Ibadan is
however very difficult and competitive.


5. University of Illorin
One of the top 10 best universities in
Nigeria according to the latest rankings.
UNILORIN is also one of NUC’s best universities
in Nigeria


4. University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN)
A top Nigerian University with the vision to place
herself in the forefront of Research and
development, Innovation, Knowledge Transfer
and Human Resource Development in the
global academic terrain, while promoting the
core values which will ensure the restoration of
the dignity of man. Also among the leading
Universities in Nigeria


3. University of Lagos (UNILAG)
Founded in 1962, the University of Lagos has,
for over 4 decades, provided quality and
objective education to both Nigerian and its
neighbours. The University has built a legacy of
excellence and has been instrumental in the
production of top range graduates and
academia who have had tremendous impact,
directly or indirectly, on growth and
development in Nigeria. The honours and
awards won testify to the positive impact of the
University of Lagos on education and academic
matters in Nigeria.


2. Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta
(FUNAAB)
The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta,
Ogun State (FUNAAB) was established on 1
January 1988 by the Federal Government when
four Universities of Technology, earlier merged
in 1984, were demerged. This led to the
creation of the first two Universities of
Agriculture in Abeokuta and Makurdi. The
university was awarded the best university in the
country by the Nigerian Universities
Commission (NUC) consecutively in the year
2002 and 2003.The establishment of the
Universities of Agriculture was an entirely new
concept for promoting agricultural education
and services for agricultural development and
attainment of self-sufficiency in food and fibre.It
deserves a number two spot on the list of top 10
Universities in Nigeria


1. Obafemi Awolowo University (O.A.U) Ile-Ife
The Obafemi Awolowo University is a
comprehensive public institution established in
1962 as The University of Ife. The University is
situated on a vast expanse of land totalling
11,861 hectares in Ile-Ife, Osun State,
southwest of Nigeria. In the 1970’s and the early
1980’s, the University attained a foremost
position among universities in Africa, with a
vibrant academic and social atmosphere and a
high international reputation. Today, the
University celebrates a rich tradition of
excellence having produced, from among its
staff, a Nobel Laureate and four National Merit
Award winners.

Shout out to all unilag students, Greeeaaatest akokites!!!

Wrong list, only one university that is ahead of convenant university making it the second best in Nigeria if not the first.