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Nigeria has been ranked the 140th most corrupt country in the world, according to the 2024 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) released by Transparency International on Tuesday, February 10....TAP HERE TO READ THE FULL STORY..>>
Nigeria scored 26 points and shares this ranking with Uganda, Mexico, Madagascar, Iraq, and Cameroon.
The index, published annually, assesses the level of public sector corruption in 180 countries and territories, scoring nations on a scale of 0 (highly corrupt) to 100 (very clean).
Denmark emerged as the least corrupt country with 90 points, followed by Finland and Singapore, which scored 88 and 84 points, respectively.
In Africa, Cape Verde ranked as the least corrupt nation on the continent, scoring 62 points and placing 35th overall.
The most corrupt countries in Africa and globally include South Sudan and Somalia, with Venezuela also making the list.
Commenting on the findings, Transparency International Chair François Valeria stated, “The 2024 Corruption Perceptions Index shows that corruption is a dangerous problem in every part of the world, but change for the better is happening in many countries.”
Valeria also highlighted the negative impact of corruption on global climate action, warning that it hampers efforts to reduce emissions and address climate change.
The report noted that while 32 countries have significantly improved their corruption rankings since 2012, 148 have either stagnated or worsened.
“Over two-thirds of countries score below 50, meaning billions of people live in nations where corruption destroys lives and undermines human rights,” Valeria added.
The ranking reinforces concerns over Nigeria’s long-standing struggles with corruption, which continues to hinder governance and economic development.
While Nigeria made slight progress in 2024, it still lags behind several African nations in the fight against corruption.
Seychelles remains the highest-ranked African country, scoring 72, followed by Cape Verde (62), Namibia (59), Rwanda (57), Botswana (57), and Mauritius (56).
These countries have implemented stronger anti-corruption frameworks, accountability mechanisms, and governance reforms, contributing to their higher rankings.
