Delta tops state FAAC disbursements at N98.27 billion as Lagos drops to fifth

Delta State acquired the best web allocation amongst Nigeria’s 36 states in August 2026, with N98.27 billion.

Lagos dropped to fifth place regardless of recording the best web VAT allocation of N34.79 billion.

Knowledge from the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC), compiled by Nairametrics Analysis, reveals that the 36 states acquired a mixed N1.07 trillion in web disbursements in the course of the month.

That is up 52.44% from N704.01 billion in August 2025.

Six oil-producing states featured among the many 10 largest recipients, with Delta, Rivers, Bayelsa and Akwa Ibom occupying the primary 4 positions. Their robust exhibiting displays the contribution of derivation income to state allocations.

The highest 10 states acquired N521.41 billion, or 48.58% of whole web disbursements. In August 2025, the highest 10 states acquired N315.13 billion, or 44.76% of the entire. This represents a rise of N206.28 billion, or 65.46%.

What the info is saying

The highest 10 states accounted for:

• 95.15% of derivation income distributed to states.
• 51.92% of web statutory allocations.
• 43.16% of web VAT allocations.
• 47.98% of gross state disbursements.

The six oil-producing states within the rating are Delta, Rivers, Bayelsa, Akwa Ibom, Ondo and Imo. Collectively, they acquired N231.67 billion in derivation income. Lagos, Kano, Oyo and Jigawa, which acquired no derivation income, accomplished the highest 10.

Prime 10 states by web FAAC disbursements in August 2026

10. Jigawa – N25.58 billion

Jigawa recorded the strongest month-on-month improve among the many high 10 states that acquired no derivation income, with its web allocation rising 10.73%.

The state moved up from thirteenth place in August 2025 and 14th in July 2026. Its allocation additionally elevated by 45.39% 12 months on 12 months.

• Internet Statutory Allocation: N14.98 billion
• Internet VAT Allocation: N10.17 billion
• Gross Allocation: N26.24 billion

9. Imo – N25.68 billion

Imo’s web allocation rose 49.53% 12 months on 12 months, a rise of N8.51 billion from August 2025. The state climbed six locations from fifteenth place within the corresponding interval final 12 months.

Its month-on-month allocation was nearly unchanged, rising by simply 0.17%, and it moved down from eighth place in July.

• Internet Statutory Allocation (incl. derivation): N16.83 billion
• 13% Derivation: N5.23 billion
• Internet VAT Allocation: N8.66 billion
• Gross Allocation: N28.82 billion

8. Ondo – N26.61 billion

Ondo moved from eleventh place in August 2025 to eighth, with its web allocation rising 49.54% 12 months on 12 months.

The state’s place within the high 10 was supported by its receipt from the 13% derivation part. With out it, the state would have fallen outdoors the highest 10.

• Internet Statutory Allocation (incl. derivation): N17.03 billion
• 13% Derivation: N5.91 billion
• Internet VAT Allocation: N9.40 billion
• Gross Allocation: N28.69 billion

7. Oyo – N29.54 billion

Oyo retained seventh place, with its web allocation rising 50.19% 12 months on 12 months.

Its strongest contribution got here from VAT receipts. Oyo’s web VAT was the third-highest quantity nationwide and made up greater than half of its gross allocation.

• Internet Statutory Allocation: N12.71 billion
• Internet VAT Allocation: N16.39 billion
• Gross Allocation: N32.50 billion

6. Kano – N34.46 billion

Kano maintained sixth place, with its web disbursement up 38.05% from N24.97 billion in August 2025.

The state recorded the best gross statutory allocation nationwide, at N22.18 billion earlier than deductions.

• Internet Statutory Allocation: N19.31 billion
• Internet VAT Allocation: N14.54 billion
• Gross Allocation: N37.33 billion

5. Lagos – N43.22 billion

Lagos recorded the weakest year-on-year progress among the many 36 states, with its web allocation rising by simply 3.30%, or N1.38 billion. The state dropped from second place in August 2025 to fifth on this rating.

Its allocation additionally declined 26.53% from N58.84 billion in July 2026.

Regardless of the autumn in its rating, Lagos remained the biggest recipient of web VAT income. It additionally recorded the biggest exterior debt deduction of any state and was the one state with a VAT deduction. These deductions contributed to the distinction between its gross and web allocation.

The state had led FAAC receipts among the many states within the first half of 2026, receiving N365.78 billion, as beforehand reported by Nairametrics.

• Internet Statutory Allocation: N7.92 billion
• Internet VAT Allocation: N34.79 billion
• Exterior Debt Deduction: N10.81 billion
• VAT Deduction: N9.89 billion
• Gross Allocation: N63.92 billion

4. Akwa Ibom – N77.75 billion

Akwa Ibom moved up from fifth place in August 2025 to fourth, with its web allocation rising 92.53% 12 months on 12 months. The rise amounted to N37.37 billion.

The state acquired the second-highest derivation income nationwide, which shaped a considerable a part of its web statutory allocation.

• Internet Statutory Allocation (incl. derivation): N66.37 billion
• 13% Derivation: N54.18 billion
• Internet VAT Allocation: N11.19 billion
• Gross Allocation: N79.81 billion

3. Bayelsa – N78.39 billion

Bayelsa recorded the strongest month-on-month improve among the many high 10 states, with its web allocation rising 35.84%.

Its allocation elevated 88.77% 12 months on 12 months, an extra N36.86 billion, which moved the state from fourth place in August 2025 to third.

Bayelsa additionally acquired the third-highest derivation income among the many states.

• Internet Statutory Allocation (incl. derivation): N61.86 billion
• 13% Derivation: N50.14 billion
• Internet VAT Allocation: N16.36 billion
• Gross Allocation: N79.21 billion

2. Rivers – N81.89 billion

Rivers moved from third place in August 2025 to second.

The state recorded the quickest year-on-year progress amongst all 36 states. Its allocation elevated 96.62%, an extra N40.24 billion in contrast with August 2025.

Rivers acquired much less derivation income than Delta, Akwa Ibom and Bayelsa. Nevertheless, its web VAT allocation was the second-highest nationwide, behind Lagos.

• Internet Statutory Allocation (incl. derivation): N52.01 billion
• 13% Derivation: N42.65 billion
• Internet VAT Allocation: N29.67 billion
• Gross Allocation: N87.81 billion

1. Delta – N98.27 billion

Delta led the nationwide rating, accounting for 9.16% of the entire quantity acquired by all 36 states.

Its allocation elevated 93.82% 12 months on 12 months, an extra N47.57 billion and was the biggest improve in naira phrases recorded by any state. It additionally rose 14.82% from the N85.59 billion acquired in July 2026.

Derivation income was the largest contributor to Delta’s allocation. The state acquired the best quantity from the 13% derivation part nationwide.

• Internet Statutory Allocation (incl. derivation): N85.19 billion
• 13% Derivation: N73.57 billion
• Internet VAT Allocation: N12.88 billion
• Gross Allocation: N101.04 billion

What it’s best to know

FAAC shares income collected by the Federal Authorities among the many federal, state and native governments. State allocations comprise statutory income, VAT and different elements, whereas oil-producing states are constitutionally entitled to 13% of oil and gasoline income generated inside their territories.

The August 2026 disbursement was primarily based on income generated in July. Though the states acquired N1.18 trillion in gross allocations, deductions and different expenses lowered the quantity in the end accessible as web disbursements.