Delta State obtained the best internet allocation amongst Nigeria’s 36 states in August 2026, with N98.27 billion.
Lagos dropped to fifth place regardless of recording the best internet VAT allocation of N34.79 billion.
Data from the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC), compiled by Nairametrics Research, reveals that the 36 states obtained a mixed N1.07 trillion in internet disbursements through the month.
This 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 sturdy exhibiting displays the contribution of derivation income to state allocations.
The high 10 states obtained N521.41 billion, or 48.58% of whole internet disbursements. In August 2025, the highest 10 states obtained N315.13 billion, or 44.76% of the overall. This represents a rise of N206.28 billion, or 65.46%.
What the information is saying
The high 10 states accounted for:
- 95.15% of derivation income distributed to states.
- 51.92% of internet statutory allocations.
- 43.16% of internet 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. Together, they obtained N231.67 billion in derivation income. Lagos, Kano, Oyo and Jigawa, which obtained no derivation income, accomplished the highest 10.
Top 10 states by internet FAAC disbursements in August 2026
10. Jigawa – N25.58 billion
Jigawa recorded the strongest month-on-month enhance among the many high 10 states that obtained no derivation income, with its internet 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% yr on yr.
- Net Statutory Allocation: N14.98 billion
- Net VAT Allocation: N10.17 billion
- Gross Allocation: N26.24 billion
9. Imo – N25.68 billion
Imo’s internet allocation rose 49.53% yr on yr, a rise of N8.51 billion from August 2025. The state climbed six locations from fifteenth place within the corresponding interval final yr.
Its month-on-month allocation was virtually unchanged, rising by simply 0.17%, and it moved down from eighth place in July.
- Net Statutory Allocation (incl. derivation): N16.83 billion
- 13% Derivation: N5.23 billion
- Net 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 internet allocation growing 49.54% yr on yr.
The state’s place within the high 10 was supported by its receipt from the 13% derivation element. Without it, the state would have fallen exterior the highest 10.
- Net Statutory Allocation (incl. derivation): N17.03 billion
- 13% Derivation: N5.91 billion
- Net VAT Allocation: N9.40 billion
- Gross Allocation: N28.69 billion
7. Oyo – N29.54 billion
Oyo retained seventh place, with its internet allocation growing 50.19% yr on yr.
Its strongest contribution got here from VAT receipts. Oyo’s internet VAT was the third-highest quantity nationwide and made up greater than half of its gross allocation.
- Net Statutory Allocation: N12.71 billion
- Net VAT Allocation: N16.39 billion
- Gross Allocation: N32.50 billion
6. Kano – N34.46 billion
Kano maintained sixth place, with its internet 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.
- Net Statutory Allocation: N19.31 billion
- Net 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 internet allocation growing 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.
Despite the autumn in its rating, Lagos remained the biggest recipient of internet 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 internet 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.
- Net Statutory Allocation: N7.92 billion
- Net VAT Allocation: N34.79 billion
- External 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 internet allocation rising 92.53% yr on yr. The enhance amounted to N37.37 billion.
The state obtained the second-highest derivation income nationwide, which fashioned a considerable a part of its internet statutory allocation.
- Net Statutory Allocation (incl. derivation): N66.37 billion
- 13% Derivation: N54.18 billion
- Net VAT Allocation: N11.19 billion
- Gross Allocation: N79.81 billion
3. Bayelsa – N78.39 billion
Bayelsa recorded the strongest month-on-month enhance among the many high 10 states, with its internet allocation rising 35.84%.
Its allocation elevated 88.77% yr on yr, a further N36.86 billion, which moved the state from fourth place in August 2025 to third.
Bayelsa additionally obtained the third-highest derivation income among the many states.
- Net Statutory Allocation (incl. derivation): N61.86 billion
- 13% Derivation: N50.14 billion
- Net 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%, a further N40.24 billion in contrast with August 2025.
Rivers obtained much less derivation income than Delta, Akwa Ibom and Bayelsa. However, its internet VAT allocation was the second-highest nationwide, behind Lagos.
- Net Statutory Allocation (incl. derivation): N52.01 billion
- 13% Derivation: N42.65 billion
- Net 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 overall quantity obtained by all 36 states.
Its allocation elevated 93.82% yr on yr, a further N47.57 billion and was the biggest enhance in naira phrases recorded by any state. It additionally rose 14.82% from the N85.59 billion obtained in July 2026.
Derivation income was the largest contributor to Delta’s allocation. The state obtained the best quantity from the 13% derivation element nationwide.
- Net Statutory Allocation (incl. derivation): N85.19 billion
- 13% Derivation: N73.57 billion
- Net VAT Allocation: N12.88 billion
- Gross Allocation: N101.04 billion
What it is best to know
FAAC shares income collected by the Federal Government among the many federal, state and native governments. State allocations comprise statutory income, VAT and different parts, whereas oil-producing states are constitutionally entitled to 13% of oil and fuel income generated inside their territories.
The August 2026 disbursement was based mostly on income generated in July. Although the states obtained N1.18 trillion in gross allocations, deductions and different fees diminished the quantity in the end obtainable as internet disbursements.
