NSUK Scholar Rises from Africa’s No. 1 to World’s No. 1 Researcher in AD Scientific Index 2026

Nasarawa State University, Keffi (NSUK), has recorded an extraordinary global academic milestone as Dr. Maikudi Kwanza Allahnana of the Department of Educational Foundations, Faculty of Education, has been ranked the World’s No. 1 Researcher in the AD Scientific Index 2026.

The latest recognition comes after the AD Scientific Index/World Scientist Rankings expanded its assessment beyond Africa to compare Dr. Allahnana’s academic profile with those of scholars across the globe. Having earlier emerged as Africa’s Lead Researcher, the global evaluation has now placed him at the very top of the worldwide rankings, where he currently maintains the highest position.

The AD Scientific Index, renowned for its transparent, real-time evaluation of academic performance, assesses researchers using globally recognized indicators, including the H-Index, Momentum Score, and Citations Score.

Dr. Allahnana’s exceptional performance across these key research metrics earned him the highest overall ranking, reflecting his outstanding research productivity, global scholarly influence, and sustained contribution to advancing knowledge.

This remarkable progression from Africa’s highest-ranked researcher to the world’s leading researcher is a testament to Dr. Allahnana’s dedication to academic excellence and further reinforces Nasarawa State University, Keffi’s growing stature as a centre of research, innovation, and academic distinction with global impact.

The achievement has been widely celebrated within the University community as a historic accomplishment that not only elevates the profile of NSUK but also showcases the immense research potential of Nigerian and African scholars on the global stage.

The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Sa’adatu Hassan Liman, on behalf of the Governing Council, Management, Senate, staff, students, and the entire University community, heartily congratulates Dr. Maikudi Kwanza Allahnana on this exceptional feat and wishes him continued success as he continues to break new ground in research and scholarship.

The University remains committed to creating an enabling environment that promotes cutting-edge research, innovation, and academic excellence, while inspiring scholars to attain global recognition.

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