Nigeria

Band

E

Corruption risk

Very High

Data collection dates

February 2018 - March 2019

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Nigeria faces considerable corruption risk across its defence institutions, with extremely limited controls in operations and procurement. Oversight mechanisms are in place, but often lack coordination, expertise, resources, and adequate information to fully perform their role. However, Nigeria is improving on budget and financial transparency, particular with regard to defence expenditures.

Risk categories

Political

Band

E

28/100

28/100

Risk

Very High

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Financial

Band

E

27/100

27/100

Risk

Very High

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Personnel

Band

D

35/100

35/100

Risk

High

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Operational

Band

F

10/100

10/100

Risk

Critical

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Procurement

Band

F

8/100

8/100

Risk

Critical

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