Nigerians Spent 87 Million Naira On Bribes In 2023, According To NBS

Nigerians Spent 87 Million Naira On Bribes In 2023, According To NBS

According to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), Nigerians paid approximately 87 million bribes in 2023. The NBS Nigeria Corruption Survey, released on Thursday, revealed that 70% of individuals asked to pay bribes refused to do so at least once………. CONTINUE READING

Conducted in collaboration with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), the survey noted a decrease from the 2019 figure of 117 million bribes. It stated that on average, each adult paid about 0.8 bribes.

The report highlighted a significant number of Nigerians refusing to pay bribes, with 34% of citizens declining such requests. Notably, 42% refused because they believed it was the right thing to do.

In terms of geography, rural areas saw higher bribery rates compared to urban areas. The frequency of bribery has remained relatively stable since 2019, with urban residents averaging 4.5 bribes and rural residents averaging 5.8 bribes in 2023.

While public sector corruption remains prevalent, the survey observed an increase in private sector bribery, although it remains less common than in the public sector.