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Breaking : Federation Accounts Allocation, FG, States and local councils share N1.203tr for August 2024

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The Federation Accounts Allocation Committee (FAAC) has announced the disbursement of N1.203 trillion in revenue for August 2024 to the Federal Government, State Governments, and Local Government Councils.

The announcement was contained in a communiqué after the FAAC’s September 2024 meeting in Abuja.

The total distributable revenue of N1.203 trillion comprises several sources, reflecting the government’s diverse revenue streams.

This amount includes distributable statutory revenue of N186.636 billion, distributable Value Added Tax (VAT) revenue of N533.895 billion, Electronic Money Transfer Levy (EMTL) revenue of N15.017 billion and Exchange Difference revenue of N468.245 billion.

These figures reflect the government’s continued reliance on multiple channels to generate public funds, although some sources showed a decrease from the previous month.

The FAAC communiqué also reported that the total revenue available for distribution in August 2024 was N2.278 trillion.

However, the actual distributable amount was reduced following deductions for cost of collection, which stood at N81.975 billion as well as transfers, interventions, and refunds amounting to N992.617 billion.

These deductions indicate the costs incurred by various government agencies in collecting the revenue as well as amounts transferred for specific interventions or refunds during the month.

FAAC shares N1.143tr among tiers of govt
The gross statutory revenue collected for August 2024 amounted to N1.221 trillion, representing a decrease of N165.994 billion compared to July 2024 when the statutory revenue was N1.387 trillion.

Similarly, the gross revenue from VAT for August was N573.341 billion, down by N51.988 billion from the N625.329 billion recorded in July. These declines highlight the volatility in some of the major revenue sources, particularly as they relate to domestic consumption and taxation.

From the N1.203 trillion total distributable revenue, the Federal Government, State Governments, and Local Government Councils received allocations. The Federal Government received N374.925 billion, the State Governments received N422.861 billion, and the Local Government Councils received N306.533 billion. In addition, a total sum of N99.474 billion, which represents 13% of mineral revenue, was shared to the oil-producing states as derivation revenue.

Of the N186.636 billion distributable statutory revenue, the Federal Government received N71.624 billion, while the State Governments received N36.329 billion, and the Local Government Councils received N28.008 billion. Furthermore, N50.675 billion was allocated to oil-producing states as derivation revenue from this statutory distribution.

From the N533.895 billion VAT revenue, the Federal Government received N80.084 billion, while the State Governments and Local Government Councils received N266.948 billion and N186.863 billion respectively.

In terms of the N15.017 billion generated from the Electronic Money Transfer Levy (EMTL), the Federal Government received N2.252 billion, while the State Governments received N7.509 billion, and the Local Government Councils received N5.256 billion.

The N468.245 billion from Exchange Difference revenue was distributed with the Federal Government receiving N220.964 billion, the State Governments receiving N112.076 billion, and the Local Government Councils receiving N86.406 billion. In addition, oil-producing states were allocated N48.799 billion from this revenue as derivation.

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Tinubu returns from Paris today, Says Onanuga

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President Bola Tinubu is set to return to Nigeria today after spending close to two weeks abroad, his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, has confirmed.

Onanuga, in a brief post on X, wrote: “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will return home today.”

The Presidency had earlier assured Nigerians that despite the President’s stay overseas, he remained fully engaged with national governance.

In a statement last Thursday, Onanuga explained: “The President left Paris for London at the weekend and has maintained constant communication with key government officials, overseeing critical national matters, including directives to security chiefs to address emerging threats in some parts of the country.”

He further emphasised that Tinubu’s absence was temporary and “in line with the communicated timeframe of approximately two weeks,” with his return scheduled for April 21, following the Easter holidays.

“The President’s commitment to his duties remains unwavering, and his administration continues to function effectively under his leadership.

“We appreciate the public’s concern and assure all Nigerians that governance proceeds without interruption,” the statement added.

Tinubu had departed for Paris on April 2, 2025, for what the Presidency described as a two-week working visit. According to Onanuga, the trip was intended to “appraise his administration’s mid-term performance and assess key milestones.”

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Opeifa request for the state government to assist the Railway Police and Otti, thanks Tinubu for picking the best material to rewrite Nigeria Railway history

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Gov. Otti describes Opeifa as a thorough-bred professional ready to rewrite Nigeria Railway history
Lauds President Tinubu for picking the best material to reposition Nigeria’s oldest corporation

A deserving commendation came the way of the Managing Director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation, Dr Kayode Opeifa, as the Abia State Governor, His Excellency, Dr. Alex Otti, described him as an exceptional professional, most suitable to lead the Nigeria’s oldest surviving public corporation.

Governor Otti spoke on Wednesday, at the Government House in Abia State, during a business visit by the MD/CEO of the Nigerian Railway Corporation, as part of his familiarization tour of the Eastern District of the Corporation.

According to Governor Otti: “I have had so many engagements with past leaders of the Nigerian Railway Corporation, you are clearly different and knows the job”. He thanked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for appointing Dr. Opeifa to lead the Nigerian Railway Corporation, expressing assurance at his ability to deliver.

He thanked the MD/CEO for promising to synergize with the Federal Ministry of Transportation, and the State Government to see that the transformation of the transportation system in Umuahia is achieved. According to the Governor, “Umuahia Bus terminal is progressing rapidly and we felt that it is important to replicate what we have in Paignton, United Kingdom in Umuahia, by linking the train station with the Terminal to enhance intermodal transportation services.

The Governor stated that he was very happy to see that the MD/CEO is committed to taking the track from Aba to Enugu and even beyond. He recalled, with nostalgia how the train had served the people of the state and regretted the downward trends of rain services across the entire South East.

On the MD/CEO’s request for the state government to assist the Railway Police in the state, Governor Otti promised that his government will provide mobility for Aba Railway Police.

He added that the state government is always ready to support the Federal Government institutions as users of such federal institutions are people of the state, adding that his administration cannot differentiate between federal and state government workers.

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Airlin Advocacy Commissions Jos Office, Targets 7m Members By Next Elections,Says Mohammed Gamawa

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During the inauguration ceremony, the National Chairman of Airlin, Mohammed Gamawa, delivered a keynote address, emphasizing the organization’s commitment to educating Nigerians on their civic rights and responsibilities.

According to Gamawa, Airlin aims to bridge the gap between citizens and the principles of the rule of law by fostering a society where people understand not only their rights but also what is expected of them by the country.

“Our goal is to foster interaction among Nigerians, promote respect for the rule of law, and ensure citizens know their rights and civic responsibilities — such as voting to elect future leaders not based on materialism but based on integrity and competence,” Gamawa stated.

He added that understanding and exercising one’s franchise, especially during elections, must go hand in hand with being law-abiding and fully aware of civil responsibilities.

As part of its mission, Airlin is currently targeting 19 states in Northern Nigeria, with Jos becoming the 15th state to be commissioned.

The ceremony also featured the appointment of state and local government coordinators who will help drive the organization’s grassroots advocacy efforts.

With a current membership base of 2.1 million Nigerians aged 18 and above, Airlin projects a significant growth trajectory, aiming to reach 7 million members before the next general elections.

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