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2019 States IGR Report: States are not Taxing the Informal Sector Enough

By Sheriffdeen AdeotiPosted on Posted in Articles, EconomyTagged , , , , , , No Comments on 2019 States IGR Report: States are not Taxing the Informal Sector Enough

65% of the total revenue of the 36 states and the FCT in 2019 came from FAAC while the remaining 35% came from IGR of the states. From the IGR, over 60% came from the formal sector (PAYE) while 20% came from the informal sector (Other Taxes and Direct Assessment).

More Than 90% of the 774 Local Government in Nigeria Exist to Only Pay Salaries

By Abdulazeez KurangaPosted on Posted in ArticlesTagged , , , , , , No Comments on More Than 90% of the 774 Local Government in Nigeria Exist to Only Pay Salaries

There have been different views on the activities of the 774 local government in Nigeria as the need to cut down expenditure arises while ensuring growth among all areas of the country. This article therefore seeks to provide empirical answers to the activities of local government in Nigeria based on their finances.

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