Nigeria: Amid Deepening Poverty, Govt, States' Revenue Surges 14.2 Percent in 2026

[This Day] Abuja -- The federal, state and local governments recorded a 14.2 per cent increase in revenue from the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) in the first two months of 2026 compared to the same period in 2025, even as poverty indicators continue to point to worsening economic conditions for households across the country. Source