The Nigerian Presidency has addressed a recent US Department of State report that cited Nigeria for failing to meet minimum fiscal transparency requirements for 2025. The report highlighted deficiencies in budget disclosure, revenue and expenditure reporting, audit independence, and public procurement transparency. Sunday Dare, Special Adviser to the President on Media, noted that while the government takes these findings seriously, they should be viewed as an external benchmark rather than a total assessment of current reform efforts. The administration emphasized its ongoing commitment to strengthening public financial management through initiatives like the Open Treasury portal and improved debt disclosures.