Nigeria’s Federal Government, Sub-Nationals in Fiscal Crisis?
Lagos, Nigeria (Capital Market in Africa) — The lower crude oil receipts accruing to government – stemming from the fall in crude oil prices and global supply glut — has significantly put a strain on public finances. Monthly oil revenue accruing to all tiers of government dropped by 54.1% Y-o-Y to N286.2bn in April 2015 relative to N622.9bn in April 2014, the lowest level in over two years. Consequently, FAAC allocation to Sub-National governments has…
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