FAAC: Three Tiers of Government Share ₦2.550 Trillion as June 2026 Revenue; States and LGAs Receive Over ₦1.36 Trillion The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) has distributed a total of ₦2.551 trillion as Federation Account revenue for June 2026 to the Federal Government, the 36 state governments, and the 774 Local Government Councils across Nigeria. The allocation was approved during the FAAC meeting held in July 2026 in Abuja and chaired by the Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy. The meeting was attended by the Accountant-General of the Federation, State Commissioners of Finance, and other members of the committee. ( FMINFO ) Breakdown of the Revenue Distribution The total distributable revenue of ₦2.551 trillion comprised: ₦1.810 trillion from Statutory Revenue. ₦740.724 billion from Value Added Tax (VAT). ( FMINFO ) Statutory Revenue Allocation From the statutory revenue: Federal Government: ₦849.366 billion State Govern...
Senator Monday Okpebholo Edo state Government and the Freezing of Edo State Government Accounts – Analyzing the Implications
Senator Monday Okpebholo Edo state Government and the Freezing of Edo State Government Accounts – Analyzing the Implications In recent weeks, Edo State has been at the center of a significant financial and political debate due to the freezing of the state government’s accounts. This unprecedented development has drawn both local and national attention, particularly focusing on the actions and stance of Senator Monday, one of Edo State’s prominent political figures. As citizens and observers analyze the broader consequences, it’s essential to understand the motivations, implications, and potential outcomes of this measure on the state’s governance, economy, and public services. Background of the Account Freezing The freezing of Edo State’s government accounts is the result of legal proceedings surrounding alleged financial irregularities, budgetary misallocations, or other potentially contentious financial management decisions. Freezing a government’s accounts is a rare...