On a regional level, sub-Saharan Africa has the lowest average at 33, among 49 countries, while the Western Europe and European Union region outperforms all regions with an average of 65.
The Corruption Perception Index measures the perceived levels of corruption across countries and territories.
Rwanda is performing relatively well in terms of governance and rule of law, leading sub-Saharan Africa for the third consecutive year with a score of 0.63 in the 2024 Rule of Law Index. Namibia (0.61) and Mauritius (0.60) closely follow, showcasing relatively stronger legal frameworks.
At the lower end, Nigeria, Congo, and Gabon score 0.40, highlighting persistent governance challenges.
Globally, Denmark tops the list of 142 countries, with a score of 0.90, while Venezuela ranks last at 0.26, emphasising the gap between SSA's highest performers and global leaders. This mix of progress and struggles illustrates the varied state of governance across the region.
Oyo State, the sixth most populous in Nigeria, contributed 3.2% of the total internally generated revenue (IGR) in 2022. Notably, its population represented 3.2% of the nation's total, according to a 2023 estimate.
President Tinubu's government recently added a new aircraft to the presidential fleet, sparking concerns over rising maintenance costs.
From 2017 to 2024, the cost of maintaining Nigeria's presidential air fleet has increased by 366%, jumping from ₦4.4 billion to ₦20.5 billion.
The Presidency argues that the new jet will save millions in maintenance and fuel costs.
