Nigeria, March 18 -- Speaking during a webinar organised by Adonis & Abbey Publishers to mark its 23rd anniversary, themed Africa in World University Rankings, Professor David Johnson said, "African universities remain underrepresented in global rankings that privilege research output, citation impact and international prestige," adding that such measures "inadequately capture the development missions of African higher education institutions."

The virtual event, held on March 18, 2026, via Zoom, brought together experts to examine Africa's place in global university assessments.

Johnson explained that the focus should shift toward how universities impact society through innovation and economic transformation. According to him, "a criti...