Oye-Ekiti, Nigeria – September 25, 2025
The Federal University Oye-Ekiti has recorded another milestone in academic excellence as four of its researchers have been listed among the world’s top 2 percent scientists for 2025, according to the latest global ranking released by Top Scientists Network (TopSciNet).
The annual ranking identifies scientists whose research impact, citations, and productivity place them in the top 2% globally within their respective fields. This year’s list highlights the growing influence of Nigerian scholars on the international research stage.
The FUOYE honorees and their 2025 global ranks are
Prof. Olayide Samuel Lawal – Rank 49,613Profile: https://topscinet.com/scientist_profile/Lawal,%20Olayide%20Samuel/2002/?stype=single_year
Dr. Adeolu Adesoji Adediran – Rank 181,175Profile: https://topscinet.com/scientist_profile/Adediran,%20Adeolu%20Adesoji/2015/?stype=single_year
Prof. Bukola Olalekan Bolaji – Rank 204,476Profile: https://topscinet.com/scientist_profile/Bolaji,%20Bukola%20Olalekan/2008/?stype=single_year
Prof. Basiru Olaitan Ajiboye – Rank 357,325Profile: https://topscinet.com/scientist_profile/Ajiboye,%20Basiru%20Olaitan/2014/?stype=single_year
The Ag. VC of the Federal University Oye-Ekiti, Prof. Olubunmi Shittu commended the scholars, noting that their recognition underscores the university’s commitment to impactful research and innovation. “Their achievements not only bring global visibility to our institution but also inspire young academics across Nigeria,” he said.
The TopSciNet list, updated annually, evaluates millions of researchers worldwide across all disciplines, factoring in citations, h-index, and other standardized metrics. FUOYE’s inclusion affirms the university’s rising profile as a hub for cutting-edge research in West Africa.
This recognition adds to FUOYE’s growing reputation for academic excellence and its mission to produce research that addresses national and global challenges.
