Center for Fiscal Transparency and Public Integrity

12/08/2026

As Nigeria prepares for the 2027 general elections, transparency and accountability in political finance are more important than ever.

The Center for Fiscal Transparency and Public Integrity (CeFTPI) is convening a Stakeholder Engagement on Political Finance Integrity, bringing together key stakeholders to explore practical, data-driven approaches to monitoring campaign finance and strengthening electoral accountability.

The engagement will feature a demonstration of CeFTPI’s Political Finance Integrity (PFI) platform, a civic-tech intelligence tool leveraging Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) to support the monitoring and assessment of campaign expenditure.

Date: Friday, 14 August 2026
Time: 11:00 a.m. (WAT)
Virtual: By Invitation Only

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31/07/2026

https://youtu.be/j9ofmkpGnxE?si=QQlwtRHAtE3xzkEg

“It is an embarrassing scandal that should not have happened in the first place.” - Dr. Umar Yakubu joins Arise News to discuss ongoing investigations into a fake presidential agency and the deep seated accountability lapses within Nigeria’s civil service.

This is a small problem to solve; they know people who were involve...

21/07/2026

Join the Center for Fiscal Transparency and Public Integrity (CeFTPI) for a timely discussion on our latest Policy Advisory, "Managing Security and Governance Risks Linked to Foreign-Based Family Residency Among Nigerian Public Officers."

Date: Friday, 24 July 2026
Time: 8:00 PM (WAT)
Live on X Spaces:
Set a reminder here: https://twitter.com/i/spaces/1kKzDDbPWedJv

Join the discussion and share your perspectives.

15/07/2026

Happy Birthday, Dr. Umar Yakubu!

On behalf of the Board, Management, and Staff of the Center for Fiscal Transparency and Public Integrity (CeFTPI), we wish our Executive Director a very happy birthday.

Thank you for your dedication, vision, and unwavering commitment to advancing transparency, accountability, and good governance. We wish you good health, continued success, and a fulfilling year ahead.

Happy Birthday, Sir!

15/07/2026

TACRA 004 - NEW PUBLICATION! 🚨

The Center has released Transparency, Accountability and Corruption Risk Assessment (TACRA 004): Nigerian Ministry of Defence.

This assessment identifies key governance gaps, corruption risks, and provides practical recommendations to strengthen transparency, accountability and improve institutional performance.

Access TACRA 004 here:https://www.fiscaltransparency.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Transparency-Accountability-and-Corruption-Risk-Assessment-TACRA-004-Nigerian-Ministry-of-Defence.pdf

14/07/2026

NEW PUBLICATION! 🚨

A Technical Evaluation of Nigeria’s 2026 Appropriation Bill: Fiscal Consolidation, Macroeconomic Volatility, and the quest for Public Integrity.

Read the publication:https://www.fiscaltransparency.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/A-Technical-Evaluation-of-Nigerias-2026-Appropriation-Bill-Fiscal-Consolidation-Macroeconomic-Volatility-and-the-Quest-for-Public-Integrity.pdf

13/07/2026

Today, Dr. Umar Yakubu, Executive Director of the Center for Fiscal Transparency and Public Integrity (CeFTPI), facilitated an interactive session on Ethics and Case Management for staff of the Competition and Consumer Protection Tribunal (CCPT).

The session explored the importance of ethical conduct, accountability, professionalism, and effective case management in strengthening institutional performance, enhancing service delivery, and reinforcing public confidence in the administration of justice.

At CeFTPI, we believe that strengthening institutions begins with strengthening the values that guide those entrusted with public service.

13/07/2026

NEW PUBLICATION! 🚨

From macroeconomic volatility to institutional performance, the Center for Fiscal Transparency and Public Integrity (CeFTPI) Nigerian Fiscal Matrix (2023-2026) publication provides an evidence-based assessment of the structural reforms needed to strengthen Nigeria’s public finance architecture and improve long term fiscal resilience.

Read the full publication:https://www.fiscaltransparency.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/The-Nigerian-Fiscal-Matrix-2023-2026-Macroeconomic-Volatility-Institutional-Inadequencies-and-the-Imperative-for-Structural-Transparency.pdf

10/07/2026

PRESS RELEASE - 10th July 2026

When Transparency Pays: World Bank’s $27 Million Reward to 20 Nigerian States Validates CeFTPI’s Transparency and Integrity Index (TII)

Read here: https://www.fiscaltransparency.org/when-transparency-pays-world-banks-27-million-reward-to-20-nigerian-states-validates-ceftpis-transparency-and-integrity-index-tii/

10/07/2026

PRESS RELEASE - 10th July, 2026

Public office demands not only accountability in the discharge of duty but also confidence in the institutions that public officers are entrusted to serve.

In this Policy Advisory, CeFTPI examines the governance, fiscal, and security implications associated with foreign-based family residency among Nigerian public officers and presents practical policy recommendations aimed at strengthening institutional integrity while respecting constitutional rights.

Read the full Policy Advisory here: https://www.fiscaltransparency.org/policy-advisory-managing-security-and-governance-risks-linked-to-foreign-based-family-residency-among-nigerian-public-officers/