How Nigeria’s 36 states shared N4.83tn in 6 months

Daily Trust | 09-10-2026 09:27am |

Nigeria's 36 states received a total of N4.83 trillion from the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) between January and June 2026. Delta, Lagos, Rivers, Akwa Ibom, and Bayelsa received the highest allocations, with Delta getting N369.87 billion. Kano State was the highest recipient outside the top five, receiving N158.49 billion. The allocations are intended to help states fund constitutional responsibilities such as salaries, pensions, and infrastructure.

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