Patterns in the data
Insights
Explore patterns across the four pillars, identify gaps and examine individual state scorecards.
2026 assessment
National perspective
The big picture
Start with the headline
National average
36 state scorecards
Score spread
Highest minus lowest score
States in view
Across six geopolitical zones
The national average is 57 out of 100. State scores span 16 to 97, a gap of 81 points. Across the four pillars, Transparency and Citizen Engagement has the highest average (58% of available points), while Digital Service Delivery and Integration has the lowest (55%).
Overall stages
How the states are distributed
Stages describe the overall score, not individual pillars or indicators. The counts below reflect all states.
Developing
18 states · NationalAdvanced
9 states · NationalPillar findings
Look beneath the overall score
Pillar percentages show the share of available points earned. Each pillar contains four indicators and carries equal weight in the index.
Indicator breakdown
Digital Presence
Assesses the availability, accessibility and organisation of official government digital platforms.
Official State Website
Availability and functionality of the official state government website.
Single State Portal
Access to key ministries and government institutions through the main state website.
Government Domain Coherence
Consistency and recognisability of official government web domains.
Social Media Presence
Presence of active official government accounts on X and Facebook.
Indicator breakdown
Digital Activity and Content
Examines how governments use digital channels to communicate, share governance information and engage citizens.
Social Media Integration
Whether official social media accounts are linked to the state government website.
Posting Consistency and Frequency
Regularity of original governance-related posts on official social media.
Governance Content Quality
The extent to which social media content provides substantive governance information.
Sectoral Diversity
Breadth of government sectors represented in social media communication.
Indicator breakdown
Digital Service Delivery and Integration
Assesses the availability and accessibility of online public services.
Online Tax Payment Portal
Availability of online tax payment services.
Education Service Online
Availability of online scholarship and bursary services.
Health Insurance Service Online
Availability of online health insurance enrolment services.
Land Administrative Service Online
Availability of online land administration services.
Indicator breakdown
Transparency and Citizen Engagement
Examines public access to government information, policy documents and opportunities for citizen engagement.
Budget Published Online
Public availability of the approved annual state budget.
Government Projects and Programmes Updates
Availability of information on government projects and implementation progress.
Citizen Engagement and Responsiveness
Accessibility of digital feedback channels and responsiveness to citizen enquiries.
State Policy Framework Available Online
Public availability of the state’s current strategic policy framework or development plan.
Geographic perspective
See the regional pattern
Each zone average gives every state equal weight; it is not adjusted for population or resources. All six zones remain visible here for comparison.
01 · 6 states
65 /100North Central
Highest score: Kogi (97/100). Equal scores follow alphabetical order.
Focus on North Central02 · 6 states
65 /100South West
Highest score: Lagos (94/100). Equal scores follow alphabetical order.
Focus on South West03 · 6 states
61 /100South South
Highest score: Akwa Ibom (97/100). Equal scores follow alphabetical order.
Focus on South South04 · 6 states
56 /100North East
Highest score: Bauchi (94/100). Equal scores follow alphabetical order.
Focus on North East05 · 7 states
54 /100North West
Highest score: Katsina (97/100). Equal scores follow alphabetical order.
Focus on North West06 · 5 states
35 /100South East
Highest score: Ebonyi (72/100). Equal scores follow alphabetical order.
Focus on South EastContinue the story
2026 · Sample data