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October 29, 2026

Nigeria’s Revenue Paradox: ₦10 Trillion Collected, Yet Budget Expectations Remain Out Of Reach

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By FIDELUS ZWANSON & OBIOMA TORI NIGERIA’S revenue figures for the second quarter of 2026 reveal a troubling gap between improved collections and the government’s budget ambitions. Gross federally collected revenue rose to ₦10 trillion, supported by stronger oil receipts and higher crude production. Yet the amount remained far below the level required to keep […]