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Strengthening Integrity Systems for Sustainable Development and Public Trust in Nigeria
This study examines how strengthening integrity systems can advance sustainable development and rebuild public trust in Nigeria. Corruption remains systemic, reinforced by weak institutions and inconsistent accountability enforcement, and Nigeria continues to rank poorly on governance indicators. Nigeria scored 26/100 on the Corruption Perceptions Index and ranked around 140th out of 180 countries, reflecting persistent public-sector corruption (Transparency International, 2024). Household evidence also shows extensive everyday bribery: 30.2% of Nigerians who interacted with public officials p…
