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FAAC Gives FG, 36 States, 774 Councils N2.001trn from July 2025 Earnings
By Aduragbemi Omiyale
The sum of N2.001 trillion has been disbursed to the federal government, the 36 state governments, and the 774 local councils as allocation for August 2025 from the N3.836 trillion generated by the nation in July 2025.
The N2.001 trillion distributed to the three tiers of government comprised statutory revenue of N1.282 trillion, Value Added Tax (VAT) of N640.610 billion, N37.601 billion from Electronic Money Transfer Levy (EMTL), and N39.745 billion from exchange difference.
It was shared to the parties at the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) meeting for August held in Abuja.
The gathering, chaired by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun, had in attendance the Commissioners for Finance of the sub-nationals and others.
Business Post reports that Petroleum Profit Tax (PPT), excise duty, Electronic Money Transfer Levy (EMTL), and oil and gas royalty increased significantly, while Value Added Tax (VAT) and import duty increased marginally, as Company Income Tax (CIT) and CET levies decreased.
From the N3.836 trillion earned by the country, N152.681 billion was deducted for the cost of collection, and N1.683 trillion allocated for transfers intervention and refunds.
In a statement issued at the end of the meeting, it was disclosed that funds comprised gross statutory revenue, VAT, EMTL, and exchange difference, with the central government getting N735.081 billion, the states receiving N660.349 billion, the local government councils getting N485.039 billion, and the oil producing states going with N120.359 billion as their 13 per cent derivation mineral revenue.
It was disclosed that the gross revenue available from VAT was N687.940 billion compared with the N678.165 billion distributed in the preceding month, resulting in an increase of N9.775 billion.
From that amount, the sum of N27.517 billion was allocated for the cost of collection and N19.813 billion given for transfers, intervention and refunds.
The remaining sum of N640.610 billion was distributed to the three tiers of government, of which the federal government got N96.092 billion, the states received N320.305 billion and local government councils got N224.214 billion.
Accordingly, the gross statutory revenue of N3.070 trillion received for the month was lower than the sum of N3.485 trillion received in the previous month by N415.108 billion.
From the stated amount, the sum of N123.597 billion was allocated for the cost of collection and a total of N1.663 trillion for transfers, intervention and refunds.
The remaining balance of N1.282 trillion was distributed by the three tiers of government, with the federal government getting N613.805 billion, states receiving N311.330 billion, the councils receiving N240.023 billion and the oil producing states getting N117.714 billion as derivation revenue.
Also, the sum of N39.168 billion from EMTL was distributed this month as the national government took N5.640 billion, states got N18.801 billion, and local councils received N13.160 billion, while N1.567 billion was allocated for cost of collection.
Further, N39.745 billion from exchange difference was shared with the federal government going with N19.544 billion, the states getting N9.913 billion, the councils receiving N7.643 billion, and the oil producing states getting N2.645 billion.
By Modupe Gbadeyanka
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has explained why it initiated a move to freeze the bank account of the Osun State government.
Earlier on Wednesday, the Governor of Osun State, Mr Ademola Adeleke, claimed that the anti-money laundering agency asked one of its bankers, First Bank, not to release funds to the state government.
According to the Governor, this was part of the strategies to frustrate his administration ahead of the August 15, 2026, governorship election in the state.
Reacting to the issue on Wednesday night, the EFCC, in a statement, said it has been investigating the state government since March 2026 over an alleged “fraudulent handling of Ecology Funds, Intervention Funds and Federal Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) account to the tune of N11.0 billion.
The organisation noted that some officials of the state government, especially the Accountant General of the State, have had interview sessions with investigators of the EFCC.
“These ongoing investigations of the state government would not have warranted any placement of Post No Debit order on its account but for the precipitate and unwarranted movement of funds from the accounts to different suspicious accounts since August 2, 2026.
“The commission noticed huge transfers of funds into different corporate entities and had to swiftly halt the trend by freezing the accounts from which such heavy funds are being moved,” parts of the statement said.
In the disclosure, the agency noted that its preventive mandate is a public-inclined framework of safeguarding public funds, assets and resources, stressing that it cannot “watch idly while a state government’s account is being pillaged.”
“While the commission is fully aware of the impending governorship election in Osun State, it has a responsibility to act in defence of the sanctity of the funds of the state. It will be uncharitable for the commission to allow an excuse of an upcoming election to fold its arms to perform its legally-assigned functions,” it pointed out.
The EFCC disclosed that it is “keeping watch over the finances of other states like Osun State. Many of these states are on the investigative radar of the commission to ensure accountability and probity. The commission has always pointed out that it is non-partisan and non-sectarian but always working in the overall interests of Nigerians. The Osun State government account was frozen to save public funds from being looted.”
The organisation urged the public “to ignore false narratives and deliberate demonisation of the works of the EFCC. The interests of all Nigerians are greater and will always be protected by the commission.”
By Adedapo Adesanya
The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has launched a mobile application designed to monitor fuel consumption patterns in real time across retail outlets nationwide.
The NMDPRA, established under the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) 2021, is responsible for the technical and commercial regulation of Nigeria’s midstream and downstream petroleum operations. The deployment of the mobile application aligns with the authority’s broader efforts to leverage technology to improve regulatory compliance and strengthen accountability.
The pilot phase of the project began on August 1 in Abuja and its six Area Councils, the authority said in a statement published on X.
As part of the rollout, the Executive Director for Distribution Systems, Storage and Retailing Infrastructure (DSSRI), Mr Ogbugo Ukoha, led a team alongside officials from the Abuja Regional Office to assess the readiness and operational performance of the digital platform at participating retail outlets.
According to the NMDPRA, the application captures inventory and compliance data in real time, enabling regulators to monitor fuel distribution more effectively while improving operational efficiency across the sector.
The authority said the platform would generate reliable, data-driven insights to support evidence-based decision-making, strengthen national energy security planning and enhance transparency in the downstream petroleum industry.
It added that the initiative is expected to provide significant value to government, investors, operators and other stakeholders by improving access to accurate fuel consumption and compliance data.
Nigeria’s downstream petroleum sector has undergone significant changes since the deregulation of the petrol market and the removal of fuel subsidies, with regulators placing greater emphasis on data-driven supervision to ensure product availability, prevent supply disruptions and discourage sharp regional disparities in distribution.
By Modupe Gbadeyanka
No doubt, moving money among African markets remains a slow, fragmented process that relies on multiple intermediaries and prolonged settlement cycles.
To solve this issue and drive the development of stablecoin-enabled payment services for businesses across the continent, Onafriq has joined forces with a leading stablecoin infrastructure provider, Privy.
The collaboration will enable Onafriq to create and manage embedded digital asset solutions for its partners and, in time, institutional clients where regulation allows. The initial phase focuses on cross-chain stablecoin transfers and treasury and settlement workflows, creating the foundation for future cross-border payment and liquidity solutions.
Integrating Privy’s secure infrastructure enables Onafriq to build the capabilities required to support a new generation of efficient digital payment services for banks, fintechs, and mobile money operators.
This partnership is a key component of Onafriq’s broader strategy to modernise pan-African payment infrastructure, enabling secure multi-modal wallets and more efficient movement of value across the continent.
The outcome will support a range of future institutional use cases, including stablecoin-enabled settlement, treasury management and liquidity services, as it reflects Onafriq’s commitment to driving Africa’s digital transformation agenda by investing in technologies that make financial services more efficient, connected and accessible.
It was gathered that Onafriq selected Privy for its enterprise-grade infrastructure to enable the seamless integration of digital asset wallet capabilities into its products, subject to regulatory approval, and deliver a simple user experience while abstracting the complexity of blockchain technology.
“At Onafriq, we keep investing in technology that makes payments faster and more accessible. Privy gives us a building block for faster settlement and better liquidity management. As demand for digital asset services grows, our goal is to ensure Africa’s payment ecosystem benefits securely and in line with regulatory frameworks,” the Group Chief Product and Innovation Officer at Onafriq,” Mr Luke Kyohere, said.
The chief executive of Privy, Mr Henri Stern, said, “Stablecoins will play an increasingly important role in the future of global payments, but real-world adoption depends on infrastructure that is secure, scalable and simple to implement. Working with Onafriq allows us to help build that foundation across Africa and beyond.”
