Nigeria failed fiscal transparency test in 2025 – US report

Nigeria failed to meet the United States government’s minimum fiscal transparency requirements in 2025, according to the 2026 Fiscal Transparency Report released by the US Department of State.
The report assessed Nigeria and 138 other governments, as well as the Palestinian Authority, based on their fiscal transparency during the period from January 1 to December 31, 2025.
Nigeria was among 67 governments classified as failing to meet the minimum requirements. The country was also listed among governments that made “no significant progress” towards addressing the deficiencies identified during the review period.
The US assessment focuses on whether governments make essential fiscal ...