Nigeria has once again ranked poorly in the latest Corruption Perception Index (CPI) released by Transparency International, raising fresh concerns over the country’s anti-graft efforts.

The 2025 report places Nigeria among the lowest-scoring nations globally, with corruption in public institutions, weak enforcement of laws, and lack of transparency cited as key obstacles to progress.

Transparency International noted that while some reforms have been introduced in recent years, systemic corruption continues to undermine governance, economic growth, and investor confidence.

Nigeria’s score also falls below the Sub-Saharan Africa average, trailing behind countries such as Ghana, Botswana, and Rwanda, which are making steady improvements in transparency and accountability.

Civil society groups and policy analysts have called on the government to intensify anti-corruption measures, ensure greater independence for anti-graft agencies, and strengthen judicial processes to restore public trust.

The CPI is widely regarded as the leading global index measuring perceived levels of corruption in the public sector, using expert assessments and opinion surveys to rank 180 countries and territories.