ATBU Tops Nigeria’s Innovation Rankings in 2025 Scimago Institutions Assessment
Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU), Bauchi, has been ranked first in Innovation in Nigeria in the 2025 Scimago Institutions Rankings, reaffirming its status as the country’s leading technology-driven university.
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Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU), Bauchi, has been ranked first in Innovation in Nigeria in the 2025 Scimago Institutions Rankings, reaffirming its status as the country’s leading technology-driven university.
According to the newly released Scimago data, ATBU recorded strong performances across multiple indicators, placing the institution among Nigeria’s top-ranked universities overall. The rankings position ATBU as follows:
- 1st in Innovation in Nigeria, reflecting leadership in knowledge transfer, patent output, and technological advancement
- 3rd in Research, indicating high research productivity and academic visibility
- 6th Overall in Nigeria, based on a balanced assessment of research, innovation, and societal impact
- 34th in Social Rankings, measuring online visibility, inclusiveness, and societal influence
The Scimago Institutions Rankings are internationally recognised and draw from credible data sources, including Scopus, to evaluate institutions using rigorous metrics covering research performance, innovation outcomes, and social impact.
The latest rankings further consolidate ATBU’s reputation as a foremost federal university of technology and a growing hub for innovation, research excellence, and national development.
