NUPRC and NDIC top ICPC’s 2025 integrity report

The Independent Corrupt Practices Commission has released its 2025 Integrity Report, ranking the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission and the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation at the top. In contrast, the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation and the Federal Civil Service Commission placed at the bottom.

The Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC) has published its 2025 Integrity Report, highlighting performance among Nigerian public institutions on governance and anti-corruption measures. According to the report, the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) and the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) emerged as top performers. These agencies demonstrated strong adherence to integrity standards, setting a benchmark for others.

At the other end of the spectrum, the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) and the Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC) ranked at the bottom. This positioning underscores ongoing challenges in transparency and accountability within these bodies. The report serves as a tool for evaluating institutional integrity, though specific metrics or detailed reasons for the rankings were not elaborated in available details.

Such assessments by the ICPC aim to foster improvements across government agencies, promoting a culture of ethical conduct in public service.

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