CONFIRMED! Slots are filling up fast! Have you registered for #StateofStates2026? We present @OnyinyeYvonne, CEO of Techpoint Finance Consults, as one of our panellists. A Chartered Accountant and Tax Practitioner, Dr. Yvonne has over 15 years of experience across Nigeria’s public and private sectors, with expertise in taxation, fiscal policy advocacy and regulatory frameworks. Panel Theme: From Budget Choices to Better Outcomes: Are States Spending Where It Matters? 📅 November 3, 2026 ⏰ 9:00 AM Plan to attend? Register here: event.stateofstates.budgit.o… #StateofStates2026 #GetInvolved

Charity begins at home, they say. Learning to manage your household budget is a good place to start when it comes to making better financial decisions. It can also help you understand how government budgets work and how public money is spent. Through the #BudgITAt15 Impact Stories series, we have shared stories of individuals and communities and how budgets affect their lives. Today, we spotlight Esiobu Nnaemeka Success, PhD, a BudgIT SFTL Fellow in Imo State, who brought young people and rural farmers in his community together to learn about personal finance and government budgets. Participants learned how to manage household spending, find government budget documents and understand how public funds are allocated. They also gained the confidence to access this information independently. Knowing how to find and understand government budget information helps citizens follow public spending and see how it connects to the needs of their communities. Read Esiobu’s story to learn how he is helping young people and rural farmers build this understanding. #BudgITAt15 #FollowTheMoney #AskQuestions

Last Wednesday, the @BudgITng team joined members of the Open Alliance for a courtesy visit to the Office of the Director of Legal Services of the Nigeria Police Force. The meeting provided an opportunity to discuss the proposed establishment of state police, the progress of the process and how civil society can contribute to ongoing policing reforms. The office shared updates on the state police proposal and the constitutional steps required for its implementation. The conversation also explored how the Nigeria Police Force and civil society organisations can work more closely, particularly by sharing information from communities and strengthening accountability. At BudgIT, we are always eager to participate in conversations that bring citizens, civil society and public institutions together to exchange perspectives and contribute to decisions that affect Nigerians. #GetInvolved #AskQuestions

On October 5, 2026, residents of Ifedola Estate in Meiran-Ilewe, Alimosho, Lagos, raised concerns about a drainage project that had remained unfinished for over three years. In the first half of 2026, that same local government received N20.38 billion in FAAC allocations, the highest of all 774 local governments in Nigeria. Alimosho was not alone at the top. All 10 local governments with the highest allocations were in Lagos State, with even the lowest among them receiving N15.42 billion. At the other end, seven of the 10 local governments with the lowest allocations were in Osun State. Ifedayo received N2.36 billion, the lowest nationwide. That is about N13 billion less than the lowest allocation among the top 10 local governments. With 2026 drawing to a close, what do local governments have to show for the funds they received in the first half of the year? Residents should be seeing completed projects and better public services in their communities. Look around your community. What projects or improvements in public services can you point to? Read the full H1 2026 FAAC analysis to see how your local government compares: budgit.org/post_publications… #GetInformed #AskQuestions #FollowTheMoney

The federal funds meant to fix your street, clean your drainages, and power your local health centers are not shared equally across Nigeria. In the first half of 2026, an average local government in Lagos received 15.56 billion Naira from the Federation Account, while an average one in Osun got just 2.87 billion Naira. This means a LGA in Lagos has over five times the financial power to develop its neighbourhood than one in Osun. This massive gap exists even when you account for the total number of LGAs in each state. The Federal Account Allocation Committee uses multiple metrics to share these funds. Factors like population size, internal revenue generation, infrastructure needs, and socio-economic indicators dictate the final math. This formula creates drastic funding disparities across state lines. Osun recorded the lowest average local government allocation at 2.87 billion Naira. Other states at the bottom of the list include Imo at 3.05 billion Naira, Akwa Ibom at 3.17 billion Naira, Ekiti at 3.18 billion Naira, and Abia at 3.27 billion Naira. Slightly higher up the ladder, Cross River averaged 3.31 billion Naira per council. Jigawa followed closely at 3.35 billion Naira, with Kano at 3.37 billion Naira, Kebbi at 3.39 billion Naira, and Ogun at 3.41 billion Naira. These federal allocations represent the exact pool of resources available to respond to local needs and deliver grassroots services in your community. Explore the full H1 2026 FAAC analysis here 👉🏼 budgit.org #H1FAACAnalysis2026 #GetInvolved #AskQuestions

At the heart of it all was a walkway that told a million stories through photographs and words. It was where the #StateofStates2025 Report came to life, bringing its findings into view and showcasing the research, work, people and partners behind it. For us, #StateofStates2025 was many things. For our guests, it was a rare chance to exchange perspectives, find common ground and connect with others who care about public finance accountability, civic engagement and citizen participation in governance. The 11th edition of #StateofStates is coming, with more insights to share, conversations to spark and connections to make. The countdown is official. #GetInvolved #StateofStates2026

Between 2019 and 2025, the combined internally generated revenue of Nigeria’s 36 states and the FCT rose from N1.64tn to N5.15tn. That is a 214.77% increase in six years. State by state, the growth looks very different. Enugu recorded the highest growth at 1,206.26%, followed by Katsina at 656.35%, Imo at 606.31% and Gombe at 543.63%. Sokoto recorded the lowest growth at 7.73%, moving from N19.01bn in 2019 to N20.48bn in 2025. Benue, Ebonyi and Yobe also recorded relatively modest increases. A high percentage increase does not always mean a state added the most revenue. Gombe’s 543.63% increase added about N37bn, while Lagos’ 173.61% growth added more than N1.1tn. There is also the issue of purchasing power. These figures are in nominal naira, and the cost of goods and services has changed considerably since 2019. So a state collecting more naira today may still have less room to spend than the headline growth suggests. IGR is revenue states raise themselves, alongside what they receive through FAAC. The important part is what that revenue makes possible for the people who live there: the services they receive, the infrastructure they use and the improvements they can actually see. Find your state on the list. How did its IGR change between 2019 and 2025? #DataOfTheDay #GetInvolved #AskQuestions