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FULL LIST: Covenant beats ABU, UI, others to emerge best university in Nigeria
Covenant University (CU) has again been listed as Nigeria’s overall best university in Times Higher Education (THE) 2025 Rankings.
In the 2025 rankings, the Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria came second, displacing the University of Ibadan which occupied the position for the 2024 rankings.
The Times Higher Education World Rankings is a comprehensive global ranking of universities published annually.
The 2025 rankings THE said it ranked more than 2,000 institutions from 115 countries and territories.
Globally, Oxford holds on to the top spot for the ninth consecutive year, bolstered by significant improvements in industry engagement and teaching. MIT rises to second place, overtaking Stanford, which drops to sixth.
The ratings were done based on 18 carefully calibrated performance indicators that measure an institution’s performance across five areas: teaching, research environment, research quality, industry, and international outlook.
Top 10 ranked universities globally
- University of Oxford
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology
- Harvard University
- Princeton University
- University of Cambridge
- Stanford University
- California Institute of Technology
- University of California, Berkeley
- Imperial College London
- Yale University
Top 22 ranked Nigerian universities
- Covenant University
- Ahmadu Bello University
- Landmark University
- University of Ibadan
- University of Lagos
- Bayero University
- Federal University of Technology, Akure
- Federal University of Technology, Minna
- University of Benin
- University of Ilorin
- University of Nigeria, Nsukka
- Ekiti State University
- Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta
- Federal University of Technology, Owerri
- Federal University of Oye-Ekiti
- Ladoke Akintola University of Technology
- Lagos State University
- Nnamdi Azikiwe University
- Obafemi Awolowo University
- University of Port Harcourt
- Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto
- Abia State University
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Line trippings not grid collapse caused by power outage – TCN clarifies
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) disclosed on Saturday that line trippings caused the power fluctuations experienced in some parts of the country.
Ndidi Mbah, the TCN spokesperson, while stating in a statement that the national grid did not experience a collapse on Saturday, disclosed that the Ihovbor line tripped at 1:41 pm, which was followed by the tripping of the Benin-Omotosho line.
Mbah, while noting that trippings, which affected bulk power supply to the Lagos axis only, explained that the line tripping disrupted operations at Egbin, Olorunsogo, Omotosho, Geregu, and Paras power stations. While these facilities have since been restored, she added that the restoration of the Benin-Omotosho 330kV line was still ongoing as of Saturday evening.
“Earlier today, at about 13:41 hrs, the Osogbo-Ihovbor line tripped, followed by the tripping of the Benin-Omotosho line. These consequently affected bulk supply only on the Lagos axis.
“It is important to clarify that at about 13:00 hrs today, just before the tripping, total generation on the grid was 4,335.63 MW. After the trippings, however, generation dropped to 2,573.23 MW, showing clearly that the grid did not experience a collapse.
“The transmission line tripping affected Egbin, Olorunsogo, Omotosho, Geregu, and Paras power stations. These have all been restored except for the Benin-Omotosho 330kV line, whose restoration is ongoing,” Mbah stated.
Source: PUNCH
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Nasarawa Judicial Commission demotes magistrate over Erisco Foods critic Chioma Okoli’s case
The Nasarawa State Judicial Commission has demoted Emmanuel Jatau, a Chief Magistrate, following his handling of a controversial case involving Chioma Okoli and the Nigeria Police Force.
In a letter dated January 6, 2025, and signed by Yahaya Shafa, the commission’s secretary, it was revealed that Jatau was demoted from Chief Magistrate II (Grade Level 15) to Senior Magistrate I (Grade Level 14) and stripped of his magisterial duties.
“Consequently, I have been directed by the Hon. Chief Judge of Nasarawa State and Chairman Judicial Service Commission to write and inform you that Hon. Emmanuel A. Jatau has been demoted by a grade level lower than his current grade level i.e from Chief Magistrate II on GL 15 to Senior Magistrate I on GL 14 and stripped of his magisterial duties,” the commission said.
The disciplinary action stemmed from Jatau’s issuance of arrest and remand warrants against Okoli, which were deemed “fraudulent” and outside his jurisdiction.
The saga began on September 17, 2023, when Okoli, via Facebook, claimed that Nagiko Tomato Mix, a product of Erisco Foods Limited, was sugary. The company, led by its CEO Eric Umeofia, denied the claim and filed a petition that led to Okoli’s arrest by the police.
She was subsequently arraigned on charges of conspiracy and cyberstalking. Although remanded at the Suleja Correctional Centre, she was later granted bail. Amid the ordeal, Okoli tragically suffered a miscarriage, sparking public outrage and widespread calls for justice.
Inibehe Effiong, Okoli’s legal counsel, filed a petition against Jatau, arguing that the magistrate had overstepped his jurisdiction.
Effiong highlighted that Okoli neither resides in Nasarawa State nor committed any alleged offences there; the charges of cybercrime fall under the exclusive jurisdiction of the Federal High Court, as stipulated in the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) Act, 2015.
Effiong described Jatau’s actions as a “brazen” abuse of judicial authority and demanded an investigation.
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Delta gov fires Information Commissioner with immediate effect
Delta State governor, Sheriff Oborevweri, has fired the information commissioner, Ifeanyi Osuoza, with immediate effect over alleged poor performance.
According to government sources, the governor had directed the commissioner for works (rural roads) Charles Aniagwu to take over the affairs of the Ministry of Information temporarily.
Accordingly, Aniagwu will resume office on Monday as both Commissioners for Information and Works.
According to government sources, the governor relieved Osuoza’s appointment as information commissioner following a series of complaints during his short stay.
The Director General, Delta State Bureau for Orientation and Communication, Dr. Fred Latimo Oghenesivbe, who confirmed the development said: “the former commissioner for information, Ifeanyi Osuoza had been briefed already of the state of affairs.”
Oghenesivbe stated that there will be an official announcement to that effect by the governor but for now “Charles Aniagwu will take over the two ministries (works and information) for the meantime.”
Aniagwu had served as Chief Press Secretary (CPS) and Commissioner for Information during former governor Ifeanyi Okowa’s two-term administration before being appointed as works commissioner in charge of rural roads.
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