Niger, Cross River, 31 others rank low in transparency – Report
Niger State, Cross River and 31 other states have ranked low in transparency and integrity, according to a report by the Centre for Fiscal Transparency and Public Integrity (CeFTPI). On the other hand, Kaduna state emerged as Nigeria’s highest-ranked state in the 2026 Transparency and Integrity Index, scoring 54.68 per cent The report, published by […]
Niger State and Cross River, along with 31 other Nigerian states, have been ranked low in terms of transparency and integrity, according to a report released by the Centre for Fiscal Transparency and Public Integrity (CeFTPI) on September 28, 2026. These states scored poorly in various aspects of governance, including fiscal transparency, procurement practices, human resources, anti-corruption measures, and citizen engagement.
In contrast, Kaduna State has emerged as the most transparent and accountable among Nigeria's 36 states, scoring 54.68 percent in the 2026 Transparency and Integrity Index. The report assessed five key areas, each contributing equally to the final score. Only three states scored at least 45 percent, while 15 states, accounting for 40.5 percent, scored below 25 percent.
Bayelsa and Yobe jointly ranked 34th with 14.86 percent each, while Niger State secured the last position.
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