Nigeria, March 18 -- In his opening remarks, the convener and publisher of Adonis & Abbey Publishers stressed that while global rankings are widely accepted as a benchmark for measuring academic excellence, the criteria used in determining such standards remain contentious.

"We believe this is a global standard, but the yardstick for this standard is what is in question today," he said. "There is a need to interrogate this issue, as it lies at the heart of African education. Many universities across the continent face funding challenges and continue to question both the relevance and fairness of these ranking systems."

The webinar, moderated by Professor Anthony Nwafor, a Professor of Law and Editor-in-Chief of the African Journal of L...