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Delta tops state FAAC disbursements at N98.27 billion as Lagos drops to fifth

Delta tops state FAAC disbursements at N98.27 billion as Lagos drops to fifth
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Delta State received the highest net allocation among Nigeria’s 36 states in August 2026, with N98.27 billion. Net Statutory Allocation (incl. derivation): N17.03 billion 13% Derivation: N5.91 billion Net VAT Allocation: N9.40 billion Gross Allocation: N28.69 billion 7.
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  • ✦The top 10 states received N521.41 billion, or 48.58% of total net disbursements.
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2026:Delta State received the highest net allocation among Nigeria’s 36 states in August 2026, with N98.27 billion.2025:This is up 52.44% from N704.01 billion in August 2025.$752.8 million:Top 10 countries Nigerians are considering for relocation in 2026Customs generates N1.42 trillion in two months, records $752.8 million exports in Q3E-invoicing pushed Nigeria’s revenue to N33 trillion in 10 months – Taiwo Oyedele Six oil-producing states featured among the 10 largest recipients, with Delta, Rivers, Bayelsa and Akwa Ibom occupying the first four positions.
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  • ✦Delta State received the highest net allocation among Nigeria’s 36 states in August 2026, with N98.27 billion.
  • ✦Net Statutory Allocation (incl. derivation): N17.03 billion 13% Derivation: N5.91 billion Net VAT Allocation: N9.40 billion Gross Allocation: N28.69 billion 7.
  • ✦The top 10 states received N521.41 billion, or 48.58% of total net disbursements.
Key Facts:2026: Delta State received the highest net allocation among Nigeria’s 36 states in August 2026, with N98.27 billion.2025: This is up 52.44% from N704.01 billion in August 2025.$752.8 million: Top 10 countries Nigerians are considering for relocation in 2026Customs generates N1.42 trillion in two months, records $752.8 million exports in Q3E-invoicing pushed Nigeria’s revenue to N33 trillion in 10 months – Taiwo Oyedele Six oil-producing states featured among the 10 largest recipients, with Delta, Rivers, Bayelsa and Akwa Ibom occupying the first four positions.48.58%: The top 10 states received N521.41 billion, or 48.58% of total net disbursements.
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Delta State received the highest net allocation among Nigeria’s 36 states in August 2026, with N98.27 billion.

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Delta State received the highest net allocation among Nigeria’s 36 states in August 2026, with N98.27 billion.

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The primary parties identified in this coverage include Ondo State, Kano State, Tax Reform & Fiscal Policy.

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Delta State received the highest net allocation among Nigeria’s 36 states in August 2026, with N98.27 billion.

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