The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC), which represents Transparency International in Nigeria, has released findings indicating that the nation has made no meaningful progress in its battle against corruption as of 2025. The report revealed that Nigeria scored 26 out of 100 on the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI), a score that hasn't improved from previous years and signifies widespread public perception of corruption within the country. According to this latest CPI report, Nigeria dropped two places in the global ranking, moving from 140th to 142nd out of the 180 countries evaluated, showcasing the ongoing challenges it faces in transparency and governance.

The report, which was presented at a press conference in Abuja alongside accountability partners, highlighted the ineffective measures undertaken by anti-corruption institutions, drawing attention to the stagnation of anti-graft initiatives despite efforts from civil society and advocates for reform. CISLAC emphasized that while these anti-corruption agencies are making attempts to address the issue, the results of the CPI strongly suggest a need for enhancing their strategies and addressing ingrained challenges, such as corruption and nepotism, particularly within Nigeria’s judiciary.

Furthermore, the implications of this report are significant, as it raises critical concerns regarding Nigeria's governance and the credibility of its institutions. The lack of progress in improving Nigeria's CPI score not only reflect the public's growing disillusionment with governmental efforts but also emphasizes the urgency for systemic reforms to tackle corruption effectively. Without substantial changes and a commitment to fighting corruption at all levels of government, Nigeria risks continuing to fall behind in international rankings and losing the faith of its citizens and the global community in its governance and accountability efforts.