The 2026 index / rankings
State rankings
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2026 · Sample data
| Rank | State | Zone | NDGI score | Performance tier |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Akwa Ibom ↗ | South South | 97 / 100 | Advanced |
| 02 | Katsina ↗ | North West | 97 / 100 | Advanced |
| 03 | Kogi ↗ | North Central | 97 / 100 | Advanced |
| 04 | Bauchi ↗ | North East | 94 / 100 | Advanced |
| 05 | Benue ↗ | North Central | 94 / 100 | Advanced |
| 06 | Lagos ↗ | South West | 94 / 100 | Advanced |
| 07 | Cross River ↗ | South South | 91 / 100 | Advanced |
| 08 | Niger ↗ | North Central | 91 / 100 | Advanced |
| 09 | Ondo ↗ | South West | 91 / 100 | Advanced |
| 10 | Ebonyi ↗ | South East | 72 / 100 | Developing |