At 144th in the world, Nigeria sinks deeper in corruption index for 2013

Date: 12-03-2014 11:12 am (10 years ago) | Author: famuyiwa oluwatosin raphael
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Nigeria remains one of the most corrupt nations in the world, according to the latest report by Transparency International.

In the group’s Corruption Perceptions Index 2013, Nigeria ranked 144th, out of 177 nations in the world, scoring 25 points out of a possible 100 points.

Nigeria’s corruption performance this year was worse than last year’s, when it scored 27 points. This year, Nigeria shared the podium of infamy with crisis-torn Central African Republic and neighbour, Cameroon.

Denmark and New Zealand are the cleanest countries in the world, sharing the first spot in the index, with scores of 91. Afghanistan, North Korea and strife torn, Somalia are the worst, with scores of 8 points, a woeful performance indeed.

Finland, Sweden, Norway, Singapore, Switzerland, Netherlands, Australia and Canada emerged in the top ten of least corrupt nations in the world.

With a score of 63 points, Botswana, the southern African nation, is rated the cleanest African country.It is the 30th in the world. Ghana is the star of West Africa, garnering 46 points to emerge 63rd in the world.

Transparency says this year’s report underscores the global reality that the abuse of power, secret dealings and bribery continue to ravage societies around the world as more than two thirds of the 177 countries in the 2013 index score below 50, on a scale from 0 (perceived to be highly corrupt) to 100 (perceived to be very clean).

“The Corruption Perceptions Index 2013 demonstrates that all countries still face the threat of corruption at all levels of government, from the issuing of local permits to the enforcement of laws and regulations,” said Huguette Labelle, Chair of Transparency International.

“The top performers clearly reveal how transparency supports accountability and can stop corruption,” said Labelle. “Still, the better performers face issues like state capture, campaign finance and the oversight of big public contracts which remain major corruption risks.” The Corruption Perceptions Index is based on experts’ opinions of public sector corruption.

Countries’ scores can be helped by strong access to information systems and rules governing the behaviour of those in public positions, while a lack of accountability across the public sector coupled with ineffective public institutions hurts these perceptions.

Public sector corruption threatens to undermine global initiatives.

Corruption within the public sector remains one of the world’s biggest challenges, Transparency International said, particularly in areas such as political parties, police, and justice systems.

Public institutions need to be more open about their work and officials must be more transparent in their decision-making. Corruption remains notoriously difficult to investigate and prosecute. Future efforts to respond to climate change, economic crisis and extreme poverty will face a massive roadblock in the shape of corruption, Transparency International warned. International bodies like the G20 must crack down on money laundering, make corporations more transparent and pursue the return of stolen assets.

“It is time to stop those who get away with acts of corruption. The legal loopholes and lack of political will in government facilitate both domestic and cross-border corruption, and call for our intensified efforts to combat the impunity of the corrupt,” said Labelle.

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- Patode at 12-03-2014 12:46 PM (10 years ago)
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GEJ does not give a damn. This Ijaw man will show the world what he is made of.
Posted: at 12-03-2014 12:46 PM (10 years ago) | Upcoming
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- jar84 at 12-03-2014 01:00 PM (10 years ago)
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sad
Posted: at 12-03-2014 01:00 PM (10 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- Shegzan at 12-03-2014 01:23 PM (10 years ago)
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Hmmn#

Posted: at 12-03-2014 01:23 PM (10 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- Larry28 at 12-03-2014 01:32 PM (10 years ago)
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Ok
Posted: at 12-03-2014 01:32 PM (10 years ago) | Hero
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- Austinjack at 12-03-2014 01:41 PM (10 years ago)
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Quote from: vikato on 12-03-2014 01:17 PM
Our leaders doesn't give a f**k. And we Nigerians learn to cope with whatever situations we find ourselves.. We are good at suffering and smiling... May God punish those who put us in this mess.  And those still doing
U & who are good in suffering? Maybe u and ur family
Posted: at 12-03-2014 01:41 PM (10 years ago) | Upcoming
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- papadip at 12-03-2014 01:47 PM (10 years ago)
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Nigeria will remain at the bottom as long as we continue to condone the looting of the treasury by these politicians and associates.
We are also responsible indirectly or directly. These criminals (politicians) are heroes to some simply because of tribal connection.
Posted: at 12-03-2014 01:47 PM (10 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- micc at 12-03-2014 03:01 PM (10 years ago)
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Na so them talk o
Posted: at 12-03-2014 03:01 PM (10 years ago) | Hero
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- Chemenwa at 12-03-2014 03:34 PM (10 years ago)
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That result is false. Nigeria remain the most corrupted nation as far as am concerned, those tagged as most corrupted is not as corrupt as nigeria rather it's difference is terrorism and what we are facing in this useless and God forsaken geographical embodiment filled with malicious and mendacious entities as epitome of government is way far and more devastating and dilapidating than terrorism. Our leaders are worst than the natural disasters happening in a lot of countries and the society at large is filled with citizens full of dubious minds, I think we should cogitate over this and turn a new leaf from now. I rest my case here.
Posted: at 12-03-2014 03:34 PM (10 years ago) | Newbie
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- Chemenwa at 12-03-2014 03:35 PM (10 years ago)
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That result is false. Nigeria remain the most corrupted nation as far as am concerned, those tagged as most corrupted is not as corrupt as nigeria rather it's difference is terrorism and what we are facing in this useless and God forsaken geographical embodiment filled with malicious and mendacious entities as epitome of government is way far and more devastating and dilapidating than terrorism. Our leaders are worst than the natural disasters happening in a lot of countries and the society at large is filled with citizens full of dubious minds, I think we should cogitate over this and turn a new leaf from now. I rest my case here.
Posted: at 12-03-2014 03:35 PM (10 years ago) | Newbie
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- nobleladyG at 12-03-2014 04:01 PM (10 years ago)
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Huh.even individuals are more corrupt than the government

Posted: at 12-03-2014 04:01 PM (10 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- sucre4u at 12-03-2014 04:21 PM (10 years ago)
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Lord av mercy!
Posted: at 12-03-2014 04:21 PM (10 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- sucre4u at 12-03-2014 04:22 PM (10 years ago)
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Lord av mercy!
Posted: at 12-03-2014 04:22 PM (10 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- beneno at 12-03-2014 05:28 PM (10 years ago)
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 Roll Eyes  Roll Eyes  Roll Eyes  Roll Eyes
Posted: at 12-03-2014 05:28 PM (10 years ago) | Addicted Hero
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- christianity at 12-03-2014 05:33 PM (10 years ago)
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no longer news
Posted: at 12-03-2014 05:33 PM (10 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- akinmanchy at 12-03-2014 06:12 PM (10 years ago)
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SMH

Posted: at 12-03-2014 06:12 PM (10 years ago) | Hero
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- ObyWBabaK at 12-03-2014 08:13 PM (10 years ago)
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ITK
Posted: at 12-03-2014 08:13 PM (10 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- Topsylucas at 12-03-2014 09:42 PM (10 years ago)
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Quote from: vikato on 12-03-2014 01:17 PM
Our leaders doesn't give a f**k. And we Nigerians learn to cope with whatever situations we find ourselves.. We are good at suffering and smiling... May God punish those who put us in this mess.  And those still doing

God wil truly punish dem 1 day.
Posted: at 12-03-2014 09:42 PM (10 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- MajeMedia at 12-03-2014 09:44 PM (10 years ago)
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the US and UK use these childish lists to punish countries they don't feel are complying with them.
No Nigerian can tell you that the country is more corrupt this year than it was last year or the year before so why are we going up and down this list when nobody has noticed any difference?
We know how corrupt the country is and don't need a ranking to tell us there's a problem. At the same time it's not the fault of the leaders because they are nigerians too. There's corruption at all levels. From students to teachers to police to beggars to politicians.
Posted: at 12-03-2014 09:44 PM (10 years ago) | Newbie
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- paulohking at 12-03-2014 11:05 PM (10 years ago)
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bad! bad!! bad!!!
Posted: at 12-03-2014 11:05 PM (10 years ago) | Hero
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