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FAAC Shares N1.424trn from N2.310trn Generated in December 2024

By Adedapo Adesanya
The federal government, the 36 state governments, and the 774 local government councils (LGCs) in the country have share N1.424 trillion from a gross revenue of N2.310 trillion recorded in the month of December 2024.
This was disclosed by the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) at its December 2024 meeting chaired by the Minister of Finance and the Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun.
The funds shared comprised Gross Statutory Revenue, Value-Added Tax (VAT), Electronic Money Transfer Levy (EMTL), and Exchange Difference (ED), with the sum of N84.780 billion removed for the cost of collection and N801.175 billion allocated for transfers intervention and refunds.
The total revenue distributable for December 2024 was drawn from statutory revenue of N386.124 billion, VAT of N604.872 billion, EMTL of N31.211 billion, and exchange difference of N402.714 billion.
It was disclosed that the federal government received N451.193 billion, the states got N498.498 billion, the local councils shared N361.754 billion, and the oil-producing states were given N113.477 billion as 13 per cent derivation of mineral revenue).
In a communique issued by FAAC after the meeting, it was stated that the gross revenue available from the VAT was N649.561 billion as against N628.973 billion distributed in the preceding month, resulting in an increase of N20.588 billion.
From that amount, the sum of N25.982 billion was allocated for the cost of collection and the sum of N18.707 billion given for transfers, intervention and tefunds.
The remaining N649.561 billion was distributed to the three tiers of government, of which the federal government got N90.731 billion, the states received N302.436 billion and councils got N211.705 billion.
Accordingly, the gross statutory revenue of N1.226 billion received for the month was lower than the sum of N1.827 billion received in the previous month by N6.988 billion.
From the stated amount, the sum of N57.498 billion was allocated for the cost of collection and a total of N782.468 for transfers, intervention and refunds.
The remaining balance of N386.124 billion was distributed as follows to the three tiers of government: federal government got the sum of N167.690 billion, states received N85.055 Billion, the sum of N65.574 billion was allocated to LGCs and N67.806 billion was given to the beneficiary states as 13 per cent derivation.
Also, the sum of N31.211 billion from EMTL was distributed in the period under review, with the central government getting N4.682 billion, the states receiving N15.605 billion, the local councils getting N10.924 billion, and N1.300 billion allocated for cost of collection.
It was further revealed that from the N402.714 billion from exchange difference, the federal government received N188.090 billion, states got N95.402 billion, and the councils got N73.551 billion, while the oil-producing states shared N45.671 billion.
FAAC disclosed that VAT and EMTL increased significantly last month, while oil and gas royalty, CET levies, excise duty, import duty, Petroleum Profit Tax (PPT) and Companies Income Tax (CIT) decreased considerably.
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FG Pledges to Revive Atlantic Refinery Project

By Adedapo Adesanya
The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Mr Heineken Lokpobiri, has expressed dismay over the abandonment of the Atlantic Refinery project in Brass Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, promising to rejuvenate it.
Mr Lokpobiri made this commitment during an inspection visit to Ewa-ama Road, which leads to the Brass Petroleum Products Terminal (BPPT), where he engaged with key community stakeholders.
He assured stakeholders that the federal government would review the project to ensure its eventual completion.
“The federal government remains committed to completing critical infrastructure projects that drive economic growth and improve livelihoods. This project will be thoroughly reviewed to ensure its eventual completion,” he pledged.
The Minister commended the people of Brass for their peaceful disposition despite the challenges posed by the refinery’s abandonment, urging them to sustain the peace.
“Stability is crucial for attracting further investments and development to the region,” he emphasised.
Reaffirming President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to delivering on key development projects, Mr Lokpobiri reiterated that the government remains dedicated to advancing initiatives that will benefit the Niger Delta.
The Minister was accompanied on the visit by Mr Farouk Ahmed, the Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), as part of efforts to assess and fast-track key projects in the region.
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Obi Urges Transparency, Accountability as 2025 Budget Swells 9%

By Adedapo Adesanya
The presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general elections, Mr Peter Obi, has called for transparency and accountability as a result of the recent increase in the 2025 budget by 9.1 per cent to N54.2 trillion.
Mr Obi, in a message on X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, said while the sources of revenue were detailed, there was no corresponding breakdown of expenditures to justify the budget increase.
President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday raised the proposed budget by 9 per cent from N49.7 trillion to N54.2 trillion, citing additional revenues generated by key government agencies such as the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), and other government-owned agencies.
Mr Obi, in his message, stressed the need for Nigerians to be informed on how public funds are allocated and spent.
“For transparency and accountability sake, Nigerians need to know how the resources generated from them are being allocated to ensure that they are judiciously spent on the country’s development and the well-being of the people,” Mr Obi said.
He added that budgetary expenditures should be directed toward critical areas of development, including education, healthcare, security, and poverty alleviation, to ensure meaningful impact on citizens’ lives.
“Yesterday, I read about the increase in the Budget of Restoration to ₦54 trillion due to increased revenue.
“While the sources of this revenue were detailed, there is no corresponding breakdown of expenditures to justify the increase. For transparency and accountability sake,” part of the statement read.
He said Nigerians are still waiting for a detailed account of the execution and expenditures of the Renewed Hope budget, which was passed in December 2023, calling on the National Assembly to seize this opportunity to obtain and make public the full details of the 2024 budget of Renewed Hope budget.
He also called on lawmakers and government officials to prioritise openness and accountability to safeguard public trust as preparations begin for the 2025 Budget of Restoration.
“Transparency in this regard is crucial for ensuring accountability, learning from past budgets, and making informed decisions for the nation’s progress.
“As we work towards passing the Budget of Restoration for 2025, let us uphold openness, accountability, and the welfare of the Nigerian people. We owe it to ourselves, our children, and the future of our great nation,” he stated.
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Fidelity Bank MD Lauds Soludo’s Prudent Spending of Anambra Funds

By Modupe Gbadeyanka
Governor Charles Soludo of Anambra State has been applauded by the chief executive of Fidelity Bank Plc, Mrs Nneka Onyali-Ikpe, for the infrastructural development in the state.
The banker said she was marvelled at the avalanche of projects in the state and how the Governor has managed the scarce funds of the state without borrowing.
“I am very impressed with the quality, size, and finishing of the projects being executed in this state without borrowing from financial institutions,” Mrs Onyali-Ikpe said during a tour of projects in Anambra State on Wednesday.
“I’m blown away by the size of infrastructure that I’m seeing today; the contemporary architecture, the finishing, and the size of it. It is intimidating. I’m excited that we finally have something that befits our state, Anambra.
“I’m interested in knowing how Soludo is building the infrastructure without borrowing money,” the Fidelity Bank chief said.
During the tour, the banking executive, accompanied by the Deputy Chief of Staff and Chief of Protocol to Governor Soludo, also visited the ongoing Anambra State government house and lodge with Amphitheatre, the Solution Fun City, a centre for funfair and celebrations, amongst others.
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