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Agora Policy is a Nigerian think tank and non-profit committed to finding practical solutions to urgent national challenges. We conduct policy research, facilitate frank and purposeful dialogues, and build capacity for governance, policy and advocacy.
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🚨Gross FAAC Allocation to States (September 2026) 1. Delta – ₦92.40bn 2. Lagos – ₦82.18bn 3. Rivers – ₦73.35bn 4. Bayelsa – ₦72.60bn 5. Akwa Ibom – ₦67.77bn 6. Kano – ₦29.10bn 7. Oyo – ₦26.02bn 8. Imo – ₦25.92bn 9. Edo – ₦23.88bn 10. Katsina – ₦23.79bn 11. Ondo – ₦23.66bn 12. Kaduna – ₦23.42bn 13. Borno – ₦23.29bn 14. Jigawa – ₦21.41bn 15. Anambra – ₦21.34bn 16. Bauchi – ₦21.31bn 17. Abia – ₦21.07bn 18. Niger – ₦20.92bn 19. Sokoto – ₦19.99bn 20. Benue – ₦19.93bn 21. Kogi – ₦19.69bn 22. Kebbi – ₦19.17bn 23. Plateau – ₦19.06bn 24. Adamawa – ₦18.67bn 25. Gombe – ₦18.47bn 26. Enugu – ₦18.46bn 27. Zamfara – ₦18.45bn 28. Kwara – ₦18.40bn 29. Ogun – ₦18.19bn 30. Yobe – ₦18.02bn 31. Cross River – ₦17.73bn 32. Taraba – ₦17.57bn 33. Osun – ₦17.47bn 34. Nasarawa – ₦16.68bn 35. Ekiti – ₦16.65bn 36. Ebonyi – ₦16.27bn
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These charts show a comparison between the amount received in August and September across the North Central, North East, and North West zones.
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This chart compares the amount received in August and September across the geopolitical zones.
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🚨Highlights of January to September 2026 FAAC Allocation The gross FAAC revenue for January to September was ₦31.46tn. Statutory revenue contributed ₦24.27tn (77%) while VAT accounted for ₦7.21bn (23%)
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FAAC deductions for interventions and savings increased by 73% and 95%, respectively, from January to September 2026 compared with the same period in 2025. Cost of collection rose by 4%, while refunds and transfers declined by 77% and 29%, respectively.
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The gross revenue received between January and September 2026 is ₦31.46tn while the total distributable revenue received in the same period is ₦20.36tn.
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