The annual corruption index published by Transparency International has placed Nigeria at 146 out of 180 countries, reflecting a decline of two positions from its previous ranking.   The report, released on Thursday, evaluates the perceived levels of public sector corruption in 180 countries and territories. According to the findings, more than two-thirds of countries scored below 50 on this year’s Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI), with an average score of just 43.   Nigeria received a score of 27 out of 100 points in this year's CPI, significantly lower than the global average of 43.     Transparency International's analysis concluded that corruption is particularly pervasive in countries where significant funds can freely enter electoral campaigns, and where governments tend to ...

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has announced measures to prevent the deadly Coronavirus from entering Nigeria. They also provided advice to Nigerians on how to assist in this effort.   FAAN stated that the thermal scanners and other equipment and personnel used in combating the Ebola virus in 2014 are still operational at the airports.   Nigerians entering the country are advised to comply with routine quarantine checks when asked to do so as a preventive measure against the spread of the disease.   FAAN also mentioned the collaboration between the Authority and the Federal Ministry of Health to confirm the adequacy of airport facilities in preventing the virus from being imported through airports.   Find FAAN's tweets below.      

The Nigerian Government has announced heightened screening measures at ports of entry in response to the deadly Coronavirus outbreak in China. The disease has caused 17 deaths and infected over 500 people. With the recent arrival of the virus in the US, the Nigerian government is taking preventative measures to protect its citizens. The Federal Government issued an advisory to Nigerians traveling to and returning from China, along with other affected countries. The advisory aims to prevent the spread of the disease and ensure the safety of Nigerian citizens. The Government of Nigeria shared the advisory on its official Twitter account, urging Nigerians to remain calm. The advisory includes instructions for travelers from Nigeria to Wuhan, China, to avoid contact with sick people, anim...