South West Zone’s Growing Role in Nigeria’s IGR — A Look at 2007 and 2023

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The South West geopolitical zone of Nigeria has long been a major player in the country’s internally generated revenue (IGR), but over the years, the distribution of this economic contribution has shifted significantly among its six states, according to data from the National Bureau of Statistics, 2023. By comparing the geopolitical zone’s IGR contributions in 2007 … Read more

Kaduna Emerges as Northern Nigeria’s Top Revenue Generator in 2023, Lagos Leads Nationwide

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In 2023, a report on Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) in Nigerian states highlighted Kaduna as the only state from the northern region to break into the top 10, bringing in ₦62.49 billion, National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has revealed. While poorest IGR states in 2023 is dominated by Northern states, Kaduna’s feat underscores its rising economic … Read more

Insecurity: A Look at Nigeria’s Lowest IGR States in 2023

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Nigeria’s economic landscape tells an increasingly troubling story for certain states with extremely low Internally Generated Revenue (IGR). According to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), 10 states recorded the lowest IGR figures in 2023, with eight Northern states dominating the list. For context, Ogun State IGR (₦146.88 billion) or Lagos IGR in 2023 is more than the … Read more