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Best Libraries in Ibadan

The University of Ibadan leads the 25 libraries listed in Ibadan, Oyo State, with a 4.4-star rating from 2,301 reviews, the largest review base in this set. The Booksellers Limited follows at 4.3 stars from 689 reviews, while American Corner Ibadan holds the highest rating at 4.5 stars, though from only 70 reviews. The polytechnic ibadan and Kenneth Dike Library UI both sit at 4.2 stars, with 115 and 370 reviews respectively. Ratings here are drawn from Google, and review counts vary widely, so the list reflects public feedback rather than any formal assessment.

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As of September 2026, Ranked lists 31 libraries in Ibadan, Nigeria, ranked by review sentiment, reputation and verified activity, never by payment.

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The Booksellers Limited
76.8/ 100
4.34.3 out of 5 stars689 reviews
52 Magazine Rd, Ibadan 200284, Oyo, Nigeria
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Google rating83
Review volume95
Review recency58
Profile completeness100
Review sentiment50
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Chi's A. ★★★★★ : A 10/10 experience. I went to Booksellers, Jericho Ibadan and the as absolutely awed by the place . I loved the simple ambience and customer service. It's not just a boosttore to buy books but you can sit there and read them as well, without paying a dime. I loved it and got books there. I would be taking my daily and friends with me the next time. P.S: I met a very famous African Author😁
Aish A ★★★★★ : Great book finds at decent prices; even the new books are well priced, which is good. Also the vintage feel is unmatched!
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the polytechnic ibadan
69.1/ 100
4.24.2 out of 5 stars115 reviewsNBTE-approved · State polytechnic
CVWJ+983, Olori Hall Road, Ibadan 200116, Oyo, Nigeria
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Google rating80
Review volume69
Review recency54
Profile completeness100
Review sentiment50
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Dawn-clem I. ★★★★★ : School. A lively and industrious environment
Adeduntan A. ★★★★★ : The polytechnic Ibadan is a citadel of learning located at Sango along Eleyele Road, in the city of Ibadan, Oyo State. This institution had produced a great number of Graduate from it's inception, Some of the graduate from this institution are people who well placed in the society and first to recon with in the engineering sector. My suggestion to the Current Government of Oyo State, this institution need to be restructured in term of administrative, academic and students affairs. The standard of this institution has really go down which had really affected the quality standard of her education. Students of this great school are facing a lot of crisis within the school system that needs Government intervention to correct the anomalies
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American Corner Ibadan
64.5/ 100
4.54.5 out of 5 stars70 reviews
54 Magazine Rd, Jericho, Ibadan 200284, Oyo, Nigeria
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Google rating88
Review volume62
Review recency35
Profile completeness67
Review sentiment50
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sunny I. ★★★★★ : Good, clean and conducive work space and library You can have your meetings, work or read Very affordable also
Atanda O. ★★★★★ : This is, bar none, the best library and resource space you can visit in Ibadan! Equipped with contemporary books and resources, it’s the perfect place to connect with like-minded individuals and network with elites. American Space Ibadan offers a wealth of impactful programs you can tap into to learn and grow. Some of these include: EducationUSA, for students interested in studying in the United States, where you can meet with an advisor (Ms. Karamat) completely free of charge. Speak with a Diplomat is a virtual conversation with a U.S. diplomat. Plus, a variety of contemporary programs designed for youths, teenagers, and adults. Just walk in, make inquiries, and you won’t regret it!
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Kenneth Dike Library UI
63.4/ 100
4.24.2 out of 5 stars370 reviews
CVWW+GMJ, Ibadan 200132, Oyo, Nigeria
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Why ranked #4? ▾
Google rating80
Review volume86
Review recency5
Profile completeness67
Review sentiment50
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Ibraheem S. ★★★★★ : A public research centre open to all students and staff of the university. A lot of reading facilities, chat rooms, wifi accesibility, e-learning, research facility and so much more. A great place to relax and study.
Muminat A. ★★★★★ : Kenneth Dike Library or KDL as it is often called by students is a rich resource centre for physical and e-resources. You'd find thst they have both old and new materials and resources you can work with. The library is one of the oldest ones in Nigeria if not even African and has a wide array of books, reference materials, etc on a broad range of subjects. They are also constantly updating yhe library so you are sure to fins even recent matetials. The library is always open with constant power supply. Don't be deceived or unimpressed by the library you enter when you get into KDL. They are lots of resources in the underground platforms below ground level. Some of the downsides are pilfering by students or even mutilating books by tearing a portion of it. Security is also not top-notch as users are expected to drop their bags in key-less lockers at the entrance so there have been quite a number of reports on theft especially since there are no security cameras in that section. Pro-tip for students who want to do TDB (till day break) reading: hold a sweater and/or a wrapper and be ready to swat mosquitoes all night.
5
IITA Knowledge Center
60.2/ 100
4.64.6 out of 5 stars18 reviews
FWX4+CRC, Ibadan 200136, Oyo, Nigeria
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Why ranked #5? ▾
Google rating90
Review volume43
Review recency6
Profile completeness100
Review sentiment50
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Micheal O. ★★★★★ : It was a cool place and their research tools was topnotch, Kudos to IITA knowledge center
Adeyinka O. ★★★★★ : The best knowledge center you can think of when you are thinking research and Agriculture
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E. Latunde Odeku Library
60.2/ 100
4.54.5 out of 5 stars2 reviews
CW22+Q7F, Agodi, Ibadan 200285, Oyo, Nigeria
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Why ranked #6? ▾
Google rating88
Review volume16
Review recency61
Profile completeness100
Review sentiment50
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rotimi W. ★★★★★ : It's a nice place to pass a night
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National Library of Nigeria
59.7/ 100
3.93.9 out of 5 stars31 reviews
Iyaganku, New Gra, Ibadan 200273, Oyo, Nigeria
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Why ranked #7? ▾
Google rating69
Review volume50
Review recency49
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Review sentiment50
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Temitope O. ★★★★★ : It has a calm and quiet environment..good for studying and you also have access to books of various types.
Lit C. ★★★★★ : Quiet and serene environment. E-library also available and entry is free. Accommodating staff and peaceful environment. But, you'd want to come with your own books.
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MAYEIN’s SMART Library
58.2/ 100
5.05.0 out of 5 stars3 reviews
101 Poly Road, Ibadan 200285, Oyo, Nigeria
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Why ranked #8? ▾
Google rating95
Review volume20
Review recency42
Profile completeness67
Review sentiment50
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Tobi L. ★★★★★ : Great place for children to learn
Timileyin T. ★★★★★ : It’s a conducive place for young people keep up the good work , MAYEIN
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African Heritage Reseach Library and Cultural Centre
58.1/ 100
5.05.0 out of 5 stars4 reviews
Kufi1- Adeyipo Village Lagelu Local Government, Ibadan 200103, Oyo, Nigeria
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Why ranked #9? ▾
Google rating95
Review volume23
Review recency35
Profile completeness67
Review sentiment50
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Michael B. ★★★★★ : For the best serene environment were writers can picnic to get inspirations for any literary work of art, African Heritage research library and cultural centre is the place to be. The company of Dr. Adebowale and Iya Agba is enough an inspiration. The simple village life and echoes of birds and insects chanting the beauty of nature. My two nights at the facility were so short and I'll do anything to reschedule a visit. You should try it out too
10
Molete Baptist Church Library (MBCL)
55.1/ 100
5.05.0 out of 5 stars3 reviews
14 Felele Road, Ibadan 200273, Oyo, Nigeria
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Why ranked #10? ▾
Google rating95
Review volume20
Review recency19
Profile completeness67
Review sentiment50
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CRNA ★★★★★ : It has maximum capacity of 22 people. It's a small but might library. You have to register with a thousand naira, to get the library card, you can pay it twice too. Varieties of books are there to borrow and daily newspaper are available for reading. 100 Philosophy & Psychology Books, 200 Religion Books 📚, 300 Social Sciences Books, 400 Language Books, 500 Natural Sciences & Mathematics Books, 600 Technology (Applied Sciences) Books, 700 The Arts Books, 900 Geography & History Books
11
Lead City University Library
53.8/ 100
4.84.8 out of 5 stars5 reviews
Ibadan South West, 8VGG+VX3, Ibadan 110115, Oyo, Nigeria
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Why ranked #11? ▾
Google rating93
Review volume26
Review recency4
Profile completeness67
Review sentiment50
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TBC Library
51.5/ 100
5.05.0 out of 5 stars1 reviews
CWHF+94W, Abiola Akintoye Crescent, Ibadan 200132, Oyo, Nigeria
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Why ranked #12? ▾
Google rating95
Review volume10
Review recency60
Profile completeness0
Review sentiment50
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Central Library
50.4/ 100
4.24.2 out of 5 stars25 reviews
CVPP+755, Polytechnic Main Road, Ibadan 200285, Oyo, Nigeria
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Google rating80
Review volume47
Review recency2
Profile completeness33
Review sentiment50
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Victor O. ★★★★★ : Most prominent library within the institution
Oladejo D. ★★★★★ : It's good for reading, it's a condusive place
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Oyo State Library Board
49.5/ 100
3.63.6 out of 5 stars25 reviews
Opposite Cocao Dome, Oba Adebimpe Road, PMB 5082, Dugbe, Dugbe, Ibadan 200284, Oyo, Nigeria
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Why ranked #14? ▾
Google rating55
Review volume47
Review recency43
Profile completeness67
Review sentiment50
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Ayilara F. ★★★★★ : This is a good library. This library is a public library
Moses H. ★★★★★ : The environment is dusty and noisy, and the building is too outdated to be considered a state library. It lacks modern facilities, and the presence of both corps members and SIWES students further contributes to distractions."
15
Dominican Institute Library
48.6/ 100
5.05.0 out of 5 stars2 reviews
CWM2+HPG Educational Zone, Ibadan 200132, Oyo, Nigeria
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Why ranked #15? ▾
Google rating95
Review volume16
Review recency2
Profile completeness33
Review sentiment50
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16
David Snell Library
47.7/ 100
4.24.2 out of 5 stars11 reviews
CVPX+383, Ibadan 200132, Oyo, Nigeria
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Why ranked #16? ▾
Google rating80
Review volume36
Review recency2
Profile completeness33
Review sentiment50
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Raymond A. ★★★★★ : Nice place to cool your head at the International School University of ibadan.
17
The Library, North Campus
47.1/ 100
5.05.0 out of 5 stars2 reviews
CVVM+PCF, Dept of Business Administration Road, Ibadan 200132, Oyo, Nigeria
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Why ranked #17? ▾
Google rating95
Review volume16
Review recency16
Profile completeness0
Review sentiment50
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UCH College Library
44.0/ 100
5.05.0 out of 5 stars1 reviews
CW34+7Q4, School of Nursing Road, Agodi, Ibadan 200285, Oyo, Nigeria
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Why ranked #18? ▾
Google rating95
Review volume10
Review recency3
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Review sentiment50
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Ayotunde B. ★★★★★ : It's cool and quiet, I love it, 👌
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STATE LIBRARY
29.0/ 100
3.33.3 out of 5 stars3 reviews
9VG5+7HM, New Gra, Ibadan 200273, Oyo, Nigeria
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Why ranked #19? ▾
Google rating40
Review volume20
Review recency5
Profile completeness33
Review sentiment50
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MacPherson University Library
12.2/ 100
Not availableNot yet rated0 reviews
MacPherson University Library, Oyo, Nigeria
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Library of the McPherson University at Ajebo in Ogun State, Nigeria.. (Source: Wikidata)
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Why ranked #20? ▾
Google rating0
Review volume0
Review recency30
Profile completeness33
Review sentiment50
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21
central library ibadan poly
8.9/ 100
Not availableNot yet rated0 reviews
central library ibadan poly, Ibadan, Nigeria
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Google rating0
Review volume0
Review recency30
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Library and Resource Centre,Leventis Building,Jericho Road.
8.9/ 100
Not availableNot yet rated0 reviews
Ibadan, Nigeria
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Google rating0
Review volume0
Review recency30
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23
Kenneth Dike
8.9/ 100
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Kenneth Dike, Ibadan, Nigeria
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Google rating0
Review volume0
Review recency30
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National library of Nigeria , Ibadan
8.9/ 100
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National library of Nigeria , Ibadan, Oyo, Nigeria
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Situated in Oyo state. (Source: Wikidata)
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Google rating0
Review volume0
Review recency30
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25
First Technical University Library
8.9/ 100
Not availableNot yet rated0 reviews
First Technical University Library, Oyo, Nigeria
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University libirary situated at Ibadan, Nigeria. It is the first technical university in Nigeria. (Source: Wikidata)
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Google rating0
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Review recency30
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Oyo State Library Board, Elekuro
8.9/ 100
Not availableNot yet rated0 reviews
Oyo State Library Board, Elekuro, Oyo, Nigeria
Review analysis
Library in Nigeria. (Source: Wikidata)
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Google rating0
Review volume0
Review recency30
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27
Oyo State Library Board, Elekuro, Ibadan
8.9/ 100
Not availableNot yet rated0 reviews
Oyo State Library Board, Elekuro, Ibadan, Oyo, Nigeria
Review analysis
Library in Nigeria. (Source: Wikidata)
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Why ranked #27? ▾
Google rating0
Review volume0
Review recency30
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Oyo State Libray Board, Elekuro, Ibadan
8.9/ 100
Not availableNot yet rated0 reviews
Oyo State Libray Board, Elekuro, Ibadan, Oyo, Nigeria
Review analysis
Library in Nigeria. (Source: Wikidata)
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Google rating0
Review volume0
Review recency30
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Oyo State Library
8.9/ 100
Not availableNot yet rated0 reviews
Oyo State Library, Oyo, Nigeria
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Library in Nigeria. (Source: Wikidata)
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Google rating0
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Review recency30
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Cocoa Research Institute of Nigeria Library
8.9/ 100
Not availableNot yet rated0 reviews
Cocoa Research Institute of Nigeria Library, Oyo, Nigeria
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Research library located at Idi-Ayunre in Ibadan along Ibadan - Ijebu-Ode Express Road. (Source: Wikidata)
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University of Ibadan
80.4/ 100
4.44.4 out of 5 stars2.3k reviewsNUC-approved · Federal university
Box 4078, University of Ibadan Post, Ibadan 200001, Oyo, Nigeria
Review analysis
One of the most eco-conscious universities in Nigeria with lush greenery and historic architecture.
- premier institution
- lush greenery
- historic architecture
- large campus
- professional security
- eco-conscious
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Why ranked #31? ▾
Google rating86
Review volume100
Review recency61
Profile completeness67
Review sentiment93
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Muazam A. ★★★★★ : The University of Ibadan (UI) is a federal university located in Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria. It was originally established in 1948 as University College Ibadan. At its inception, the college operated as an affiliate of the University of London, which supervised its academic programmes and awarded degrees to its students until 1967, when the institution gained full independence as a degree-awarding university. The establishment of the university followed recommendations made by the Asquith Commission and the Elliot Commission on Higher Education in the Colonies. These commissions advised the British colonial government to create two universities affiliated with the University of London in West Africa—one in Nigeria and another in Ghana—to expand access to higher education, particularly in areas such as vocational training and teacher education for Africans. Today, the University of Ibadan is widely regarded as one of the leading universities in Nigeria. It has built a strong reputation for academic excellence, research, and intellectual development, not only within the country but also across Africa and the wider global academic community.
Muazam A. ★★★★★ : The University of Ibadan (UI) is a federal university located in Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria. It was originally established in 1948 as University College Ibadan. At its inception, the college operated

What the data shows for libraries in Ibadan

Counted from every library ranked in Ibadan, Oyo State, not only the ones shown above.

Ranked: 31
With 5+ reviews: 11
Rated 4.5 or higher: 11
Median reviews: 2
Phone listed: 12 of 31
Opening hours listed: 16 of 31

11 of the 31 libraries ranked in Ibadan have five or more Google reviews, and between them they carry 3,681 reviews.

Of the 31, 11 score 4.5 or higher, 6 sit between 4.0 and 4.4, 3 are below 4.0 and 11 have no rating yet.

The median library here has 2 reviews.

University of Ibadan has the most, 2,301 at 4.4, followed by The Booksellers Limited (689) and Kenneth Dike Library UI (370).

12 list a phone number, 10 a website and 16 opening hours; 15 have a photo on file.

Across the 8 Nigerian cities where Ranked publishes libraries, the median city lists 27; Ibadan has 31, more than the median.

The most recent Google review we hold for this set is from March 2026.

Source: Ranked directory database, counted at publish time. Full statistics.

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Which library in Ibadan has the most reviews?

The University of Ibadan has the most reviews with 2,301, giving it a 4.4-star rating. That is the largest review count among the 25 libraries listed here, so its rating is based on a much bigger sample than most others.

Which library has the highest rating in Ibadan?

American Corner Ibadan has the highest rating at 4.5 stars, but that comes from only 70 reviews. The University of Ibadan, at 4.4 stars from 2,301 reviews, has a lower rating but a far larger base of feedback.

How many libraries are listed for Ibadan?

There are 25 libraries listed in Ibadan, Oyo State, in this list. The top five by our ordering include the University of Ibadan, The Booksellers Limited, the polytechnic ibadan, American Corner Ibadan, and Kenneth Dike Library UI.

How should I read the ratings when review counts are low?

A rating based on a small number of reviews, like American Corner Ibadan's 4.5 from 70 reviews, is less reliable than one from a larger sample. The University of Ibadan's 4.4 from 2,301 reviews gives a more solid picture of public opinion. Always check the review count alongside the rating.

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The list is ordered by a combination of factors, including the rating, the number of reviews, and how recently those reviews were left. Businesses with more reviews and higher ratings tend to appear higher, but the exact weighting is not public. The data here is drawn from Google reviews as of the time of compilation.

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