Nigeria Allocates N906.96 Billion to Three Tiers of Government in October 2023

The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) has disclosed the disbursement of N906.96 billion to Nigeria’s three tiers of government for October 2023.

This represents a positive uptick of N3.48 billion compared to the previous month.

The allocation includes gross statutory revenue, Value Added Tax (VAT), Augmentations from Forex and Non-oil Mineral Revenue, and electronic money transfer levy, among other sources.

The FAAC communiqué highlighted that, of the N1.35 trillion generated, N906.955 billion was distributed, consisting of statutory revenue, VAT, EMTL, Exchange Difference, and an augmentation of N60 billion.

The Federal Government received N323.355 billion, states obtained N307.717 billion, local government councils received N225.209 billion, and oil-producing states got N50.674 billion as Derivation (13% of Mineral Revenue).

“The Federation Account Allocation Committee… indicated that the Gross Revenue available from the Value Added Tax for October 2023 was N347.343 billion, which was an increase from the N303.550 billion distributed in the preceding month,” the communiqué stated.

While Petroleum Profit Tax, Import Duty, VAT, Customs External Tariff, and EMTL exhibited notable increases, Excise Duties, Oil and Gas Royalties, and Companies Income Tax experienced a decrease.

The balance in the Excess Crude Account was reported at $473,754.57 as of November 22, 2023.

The FAAC’s commitment to consistent and transparent fiscal distribution reflects a strategic approach to sustain economic stability and development.