Grok Responds as Viral Tweet Lists Nigeria’s Top Universities

A tweet listing what it described as the “Best Universities in Nigeria” for 2025 has sparked online discussion after Grok, an AI chatbot, responded to the post with a brief verification of the data.

The viral tweet ranked Covenant University as Nigeria’s top institution, followed by Ahmadu Bello University, Landmark University, University of Ibadan, University of Lagos, Bayero University Kano, Federal University of Technology Akure, Federal University of Technology Minna, University of Benin, and University of Ilorin. The list cited the 2025 Times Higher Education World University Rankings as its source.

In response to a question asking how accurate the ranking was, Grok stated that the list “aligns with reported Times Higher Education World University Rankings for 2025,” referencing information shared by Covenant University and Nigeria-focused education platforms.

The AI also noted that the 2026 rankings introduced changes, with the University of Ibadan and the University of Lagos appearing in higher positions.

The interaction has drawn attention from students and education enthusiasts who continue to debate the accuracy of university rankings and their relevance in measuring institutional quality.

The tweet and Grok’s reply have since circulated widely across social media platforms.