26 Nigerian States Increased Spending Faster than Revenue over Two Years – World Bank

World Bank flags 26 Nigerian states over spending outpacing revenue growth - TV360 Nigeria

A new report shows state expenditure grew by a median of 134 per cent between 2023 and 2025, significantly exceeding revenue growth of 79 per cent, raising concerns about fiscal sustainability despite increased federal allocations…….. The World Bank has raised concerns over the spending patterns of Nigerian state governments, revealing that 26 states expanded their …

26 States Spent Faster Than They Earned in Two Years – World Bank - Economi Confidential

Twenty-six Nigerian states increased expenditure faster than their revenues between 2023 and 2025, highlighting the importance of ensuring that higher spending is supported by sustainable revenue growth and stronger fiscal management.

World Bank exposes widening gap between revenue and s

The World Bank disclosed this in its October 2026 Nigeria Development Update titled Beyond the Federal Purse: How Higher Revenues Shaped State Priorities.Abia, Kaduna, Benue

26 Nigerian states increased spending faster than revenue over two years – World Bank

Twenty-six Nigerian states increased expenditure faster than their revenues between 2023 and 2025, highlighting the importance...