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Social Sciences and Humanities Highly Cited Researchers 12.657 Scientists Citation in Nigeria Rankings - 2026

See how widely and consistently research is cited with real-time citation rankings.
Covering 2.6 million scientists, this list evaluates both total and last 5 years’ citation counts to measure scientific influence and highlight Highly Cited Researchers.
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Total 12.657 scientists , 342 institution , Updates every 3 days
* Total Citation Counts Rankings

Rankings

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13,413
World Rank
Nigeria
14
Country Rank
Olabisi Onabanjo University Logo
1
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
1
Isaac Akinkunmi Adedeji
Olabisi Onabanjo University Ago Iwoye, Nigeria
Social Sciences / Sociology
Medical sociology | Gerontology: Age Tech | Qualitative researc

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    46,783
  • Last 5 Years
    34,159
  • Last 5 Years / Total
    0.730
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Rankings

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108,957
World Rank
Nigeria
69
Country Rank
University of Maiduguri Logo
3
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
2
Adewale L Oyeyemi
University of Maiduguri Maiduguri, Nigeria
Education / Physical Education and Sport Science
Physical activity | exercise | non-communicable diseases | social determinants of health | health promotio

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    10,435
  • Last 5 Years
    8,025
  • Last 5 Years / Total
    0.769
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Rankings

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139,327
World Rank
Nigeria
101
Country Rank
Maryam Abacha American University of Nigeria, Kano Logo
4
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
3
A M Abubakar
Maryam Abacha American University of Nigeria, Kano Hotoro, Nigeria
Economics & Econometrics / Economics
Business Management and Economic

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    8,385
  • Last 5 Years
    7,392
  • Last 5 Years / Total
    0.882
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Rankings

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149,595
World Rank
Nigeria
118
Country Rank
University of Ilorin Logo
8
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
4
Adeyinka Tella
University of Ilorin Ilorin, Nigeria
Social Sciences / Library and Information Science
Library and Information Scienc

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    7,852
  • Last 5 Years
    4,171
  • Last 5 Years / Total
    0.531
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Rankings

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151,715
World Rank
Nigeria
121
Country Rank
Central Bank of Nigeria Logo
1
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
5
Seyi Saint Akadiri
Central Bank of Nigeria Garki Abuja, Nigeria
Economics & Econometrics / Financial Economics
Environment | Macroeconomics | Energy | Tourism | Financial Economic

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    7,753
  • Last 5 Years
    7,499
  • Last 5 Years / Total
    0.967
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Rankings

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154,452
World Rank
Nigeria
124
Country Rank
University of Lagos Logo
7
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
6
Nathaniel Solomon
University of Lagos Lagos, Nigeria
Economics & Econometrics / Environmental Economics
Energy and Environmental Economic

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    7,618
  • Last 5 Years
    7,542
  • Last 5 Years / Total
    0.990
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Rankings

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157,163
World Rank
Nigeria
130
Country Rank
Christopher University Logo
1
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
7
Tomohiro Yasuda
Christopher University Oran, Nigeria
Education / Physical Education and Sport Science
Sports Science | Exercise Physiolog

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    7,495
  • Last 5 Years
    4,242
  • Last 5 Years / Total
    0.566
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Rankings

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167,787
World Rank
Nigeria
153
Country Rank
Tansian University Logo
1
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
8
Kanu Ikechukwu Anthony
Tansian University Umunya, Nigeria
History, Philosophy, Theology / Philosophy
African Philosophy | African Metaphysics | African Bioethics | African Traditional Religion | African Cultural Studie

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    7,035
  • Last 5 Years
    4,911
  • Last 5 Years / Total
    0.698
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Rankings

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176,592
World Rank
Nigeria
166
Country Rank
Glorious Vision University Logo
1
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
9
Ezekiel Asemah
Glorious Vision University Ogwa, Nigeria
Business & Management / Communications and Media Studies
Professor of Public Relations | Advertising and Behavioural Change Communicatio

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    6,695
  • Last 5 Years
    5,592
  • Last 5 Years / Total
    0.835
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Rankings

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180,458
World Rank
Nigeria
168
Country Rank
Ignatius Ajuru University of Education Logo
1
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
10
Prince Nwachukwu Ololube
Ignatius Ajuru University of Education Port Harcourt, Nigeria
Education / Education (Other, All)
Educational Management | Institutional Leadership | Educational Planning | ICT Education | Schoo

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    6,554
  • Last 5 Years
    3,861
  • Last 5 Years / Total
    0.589
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Rankings

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188,331
World Rank
Nigeria
185
Country Rank
Redeemer's University Logo
3
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
11
Akinlo, Anthony Enisan
Redeemer's University Ede, Nigeria
Economics & Econometrics / Economics
Monetary and Development Economic

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    6,282
  • Last 5 Years
    2,833
  • Last 5 Years / Total
    0.451
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Rankings

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200,143
World Rank
Nigeria
200
Country Rank
University of Nigeria Logo
10
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
12
Ike E. Onyishi
University of Nigeria Nsukka, Nigeria
Social Sciences / Psychology
Organisational behaviour | extra-role behaviour | wellbeing and healt

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    5,910
  • Last 5 Years
    4,944
  • Last 5 Years / Total
    0.837
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Rankings

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224,498
World Rank
Nigeria
245
Country Rank
Nigerian Institute of Medical Research Logo
2
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
13
Oliver Ezechi
Nigerian Institute of Medical Research Lagos, Nigeria
Social Sciences / Social Policy
Maternal | reproductive and child health | Infectious diseases of Poverty (HIV | Hepatitis | HPV

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    5,247
  • Last 5 Years
    3,231
  • Last 5 Years / Total
    0.616
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Rankings

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225,724
World Rank
Nigeria
247
Country Rank
University of Port Harcourt Logo
4
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
14
Peter James Kpolovie
University of Port Harcourt Port Harcourt, Nigeria
Education / Education (Other, All)
learning improvement | ICT use in education | evaluation of education programmes | education management | researc

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    5,217
  • Last 5 Years
    2,526
  • Last 5 Years / Total
    0.484
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Rankings

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232,454
World Rank
Nigeria
253
Country Rank
Covenant University Ota Logo
4
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
15
Osibanjo Adewale Omotayo
Covenant University Ota Ota, Nigeria
Business & Management / Business Administration
HR Management | Industrial Relations | Management | Organizational Behavior | Organizational Cultur

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    5,058
  • Last 5 Years
    3,571
  • Last 5 Years / Total
    0.706
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Rankings

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235,368
World Rank
Nigeria
257
Country Rank
Maryam Abacha American University of Nigeria, Kano Logo
6
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
16
Mohd Asif Shah
Maryam Abacha American University of Nigeria, Kano Hotoro, Nigeria
Economics & Econometrics / Economics

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    4,992
  • Last 5 Years
    4,915
  • Last 5 Years / Total
    0.985
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Rankings

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246,884
World Rank
Nigeria
281
Country Rank
University of Nigeria Logo
17
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
17
Freedom C. Onuoha
University of Nigeria Nsukka, Nigeria
Social Sciences / Political Science and International Relations
Political Violence | Terrorism | Violent Extremism | Transnational Threats and Maritime Securit

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    4,743
  • Last 5 Years
    2,741
  • Last 5 Years / Total
    0.578
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Rankings

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255,924
World Rank
Nigeria
296
Country Rank
Bayero University Logo
16
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
18
Manir Abdullahi Kamba
Bayero University Gwarzo Road, Nigeria
Social Sciences / Library and Information Science
Information Science | ICT | information Seeking Behaviour | Innovation and Development | Research Methodology and Statistic

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    4,562
  • Last 5 Years
    3,342
  • Last 5 Years / Total
    0.733
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Rankings

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258,201
World Rank
Nigeria
304
Country Rank
University of Nigeria Logo
18
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
19
Chukwuma Charles Soludo
University of Nigeria Nsukka, Nigeria
Economics & Econometrics / Economics

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    4,520
  • Last 5 Years
    1,150
  • Last 5 Years / Total
    0.254
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Rankings

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258,378
World Rank
Nigeria
306
Country Rank
Covenant University Ota Logo
7
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
20
Uwuigbe, Uwalomwa
Covenant University Ota Ota, Nigeria
Economics & Econometrics / Accounting & Finance
FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING | SUSTAINABILITY REPORTING AND DIGITAL TAXATIO

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    4,516
  • Last 5 Years
    2,970
  • Last 5 Years / Total
    0.658
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Rankings

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260,065
World Rank
Nigeria
309
Country Rank
University of Nigeria Logo
19
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
21
Ogbu Kalu
University of Nigeria Nsukka, Nigeria
History, Philosophy, Theology / Theology

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    4,486
  • Last 5 Years
    1,553
  • Last 5 Years / Total
    0.346
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Rankings

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261,004
World Rank
Nigeria
310
Country Rank
Bayero University Logo
17
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
22
Manir A. Kamba
Bayero University Gwarzo Road, Nigeria
Social Sciences / Library and Information Science
information Seeking behavior | Information Science | Innovation | Research and Statistic

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    4,467
  • Last 5 Years
    3,299
  • Last 5 Years / Total
    0.739
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Rankings

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263,704
World Rank
Nigeria
320
Country Rank
Covenant University Ota Logo
8
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
23
Adeniji Anthonia Adenike
Covenant University Ota Ota, Nigeria
Business & Management / Human Resource Management
Industrial Relations | Human Resource Management | Compensation Managemen

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    4,415
  • Last 5 Years
    3,090
  • Last 5 Years / Total
    0.700
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Rankings

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277,889
World Rank
Nigeria
348
Country Rank
Covenant University Ota Logo
10
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
24
Hezekiah Olubusayo Falola
Covenant University Ota Ota, Nigeria
Business & Management / Human Resource Management
Human Resource Management | Strategic Human Resource Management | Industrial Relations | Entreprneurship | Managemen

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    4,165
  • Last 5 Years
    3,053
  • Last 5 Years / Total
    0.733
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Rankings

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281,901
World Rank
Nigeria
354
Country Rank
University of Nigeria Logo
23
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
25
Boniface Nworgu
University of Nigeria Nsukka, Nigeria
Education / Education (Other, All)
Educational Assessment | Measurement Theory | Conceptual-change pedagog

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    4,097
  • Last 5 Years
    2,049
  • Last 5 Years / Total
    0.500
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