The Digest: Nigeria has been ranked 116th out of 193 countries in the 2025 Chandler Good Government Index (CGGI), a global measure of government effectiveness. The report reveals A Wide Gap between Nigeria and other top-performing African countries, as it failed to make the continent's top five.
Key Points:
- Nigeria ranked 116th in the 2025 Good Governance Index.
- The country missed Africa's top five, which are Mauritius, Rwanda, Botswana, Morocco, and South Africa.
- Nigeria's highest rank was 89th in Financial Stewardship.
- Its lowest score was 120th in the "Helping People Rise" pillar.
- The country also scored low in Strong Institutions and Robust Laws and Policies.
- The report notes that most African countries, including Nigeria, dropped in position.
- This is despite a slight improvement in Nigeria's Corruption Perceptions Index ranking
The consistently low ranking highlights Nigeria's deep-seated governance challenges, from weak institutions to poor public service.
Sources: Chandler Institute of Governance (CIG), Nairametrics
