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FAAC shares N786bn May revenue to FG, states, LGCs

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The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) has shared a total sum of N786.161 billion May 2023 Federation Account Revenue to Federal Government, States and Local Government Councils (LGCs).

This is according to a communiqué issued at the end of the FAAC meeting for June, chaired by the Accountant General of the Federation (AGF), Dr Oluwatoyin Madein.

The communiqué stated that the N786.161 billion total distributable revenue comprised statutory revenue of N519.545 billion and Value Added Tax (VAT) revenue of N251.607 billion.

It also contained Electronic Money Transfer Levy (EMTL) of N14.370 billion, and Exchange Difference revenue of N639 million.

“In May 2023, the total deductions for cost of collection was N38.238 billion and total deductions for transfers and refunds was N163.193 billion.

“The balance in the Excess Crude Account (ECA) was 473,754.57 dollars,” it said.

The communiqué stated that from the total distributable revenue of N786.161 billion; the Federal Government received N301.889 billion, State Governments, N265.875 billion and LGCs, N195.541 billion.

“A total sum of N22.855 billion was shared to the relevant States as 13 per cent derivation revenue,” it stated.

It added that the revenue received in May surpassed that of April by N204.324 billion.

“Gross statutory revenue of N701.787 billion was received for the month of May 2023.

“This was higher than the sum of N497.463 billion received in the previous month by N204.324 billion.

“From the N519.545 billion distributable statutory revenue, the Federal Government received N261.686 billion, the State Governments received N132.731 billion and the LGCs received N102.330 billion.

“The sum of N22.798 billion was shared to the relevant States as 13 per cent derivation revenue,” the communiqué said.

It said the in month of May, the gross revenue available from the Value Added Tax (VAT) was N270.197 billion.

“This was higher than the N217.743 billion available in the month of April by N52.454 billion.

“The Federal Government received N37.741 billion, the State Governments received N125.804 billion and the LGCs received N88.062 billion from the N251.607 billion distributable VAT revenue.

“The N14.370 billion EMTL was shared as follows:

“The Federal Government received N2.155 billion, the State Governments received N7.185 billion and the LGCs received N5.030 billion,” it said.

It further clarified that from the N639 million Exchange Difference revenue, the Federal Government received N307 million, State Governments, N156 million, and the LGCs received N119 million.

“The sum of N57 million was shared to the relevant states as 13 per cent mineral revenue,” it said.

According to the communiqué, in the month of May, Petroleum Profit Tax (PPT), Companies Income Tax (CIT), Oil and Gas Royalties, Value Added Tax (VAT), Import and Excise Duties increased significantly, while EMTL decreased marginally.

 

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N’Assembly Positioning Nigeria For One Trillion Dollar Economy by 2030 – Bamidele  

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The Leader of the Senate, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele on Tuesday reeled out the accomplishments of the 10th National Assembly, saying the upper chamber had been passing diverse laws aimed at creating an environment for economic competitiveness and positioning Nigeria for a $1 trillion economy by 2030.

Bamidele, currently representing Ekiti Central, added that many of these legislative initiatives are already making a difference in the daily lives of the citizenry and the collective prosperity of the country.

He made these remarks yesterday at a meeting with the delegation of the United Kingdom Parliament held at the conference room, New Senate Wing, National Assembly Complex, Abuja.

Led by MP Kate Osamor of Edmonton & Winchmore Hill, the delegation comprises a member of the Parliament for Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale & Tweeddale, Rt. Hon. David Mundell; member of the Parliament for Westminster North; Dame Karen Buck; member of the House of Lords; Lord Jonathan Oates; member of the Parliament for Worthing West; Dr Beccy Cooper and member of the Parliament for Plymouth Moor View; Rt Hon. Fred Thomas, among others.

At the session with members of the UK Parliament, Bamidele explained that the National Assembly would continue to play pivotal roles in building a resilient economy and functional political system, which guarantees the security of the citizenry.

He said: “Since the birth of the 10th Senate about two years ago, I have been discharging the duties of my office with modest records of accomplishment. One of such accomplishments is the timely passage of key legislations, particularly in the areas of fiscal reform and national security

“By engaging my colleagues across all political divides, we have successfully passed laws aimed at creating an environment for economic competitiveness and positioning Nigeria for a $1 trillion economy by 2030. I am proud to say that many of these legislative initiatives are already making a difference in the daily lives of our citizens.

“As we look towards the future, we remain deeply committed to strengthening Nigeria’s democratic institutions and ensuring that the National Assembly continues to play its pivotal role in building a resilient economy and a functional political system that guarantees the security of all.”

Bamidele disclosed that the nation’s parliament is building synergy with different parliamentary associations and institutions across the world to address the dearth of institutional capacity.

In her own presentation, the leader of the delegation, MP Kate Osamor, solicited for inclusion of more women in the National Assembly to address the existing gender gap in the nation’s electoral offices.

Osamor said: “We have to make sure more women are in the parliament. Every society is a reflection of elected representatives.”

On the issue of gender sensitivity, the senate leader promised the delegation that the 10th Senate would give priority attention to the issue, recalling that the 9th Senate was almost resolving the issue before it came to an end in June 2023.

 

 

 

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CBN Stops Free Withdrawals For Customers Using Other Banks’ ATMs

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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says charges will now apply anytime customers use the Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) of banks other than theirs.

This was contained in a circular dated February 10, 2025, and addressed to all banks and financial institutions, the apex bank’s acting Director of Financial Policy and Regulation Department, John Onojah.

“The three free monthly withdrawals allowed for remote-on-us (other bank’s customers/not-on-us consumers) in Nigeria under Section 10.6.2 of the Guide shall no longer apply,” the circular partly read.

The CBN directed banks and other financial institutions to apply the following charges with effect from March 1, 2025.

The apex bank said while customers withdrawing at the ATMs of their banks and financial institutions won’t be charged, customers withdrawing from the ATM of other banks would now be charged ₦100 per every ₦20,000.

The CBN said for off-site ATMs — automated teller machines not on a bank’s premises – like those at shopping malls, eateries and other public places — a surcharge of not more than ₦500 per every ₦20,000 will apply in addition to the statutory ₦100 fee for withdrawals by customers of other banks’ ATMs.

The apex bank attributed the reviewed charges to rising costs and the need to improve the efficiency of ATM services in the country.

“This review is expected to accelerate the deployment of ATMs and ensure that appropriate charges are applied by financial institutions to consumers of the service,” the circular stated.

 

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Senate Passes MTEF/ FSP, To Probe N8.4tn Withheld Subsidy Funds By NNPCL

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The Senate has passed the 2024 – 2026 Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) and Fiscal Strategy Paper (FSP) for implementation by the Federal Government.

The passage followed the presentation of a report by the chairman of the Joint Committees on Finance and National Planning & Economic Affairs presented by Sen. Musa, Mohammed Sani (Niger East).

The senate also tasked its Committees on Finance and Petroleum as well as Gas to investigate allegations of withheld funds by the NNPC, including NGN 8.48 trillion in petrol subsidies, and $2 billion (NGN 3.6 trillion) in unpaid taxes.

The allegation was highlighted by reports from the Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) and the Revenue Mobilization, Allocation, and Fiscal Responsibility Commission.

The development comes following the Office of the Auditor-General of the Federation, saying it had received the necessary and complete documents required to verify the N2.7 trillion fuel subsidy claim by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited against the government.

The Senate approved the exchange rate projection of 1,400 USD for 2025-2027 with a provision for review in early 2025, based on prevailing monetary and fiscal policies.

They also resolved that any excess on the official figure would be used for debt servicing.

During the debate on the report submitted by the Chairman Senate Committee on Appropriations, Senator Sani Musa (APC, Nigeria East ), the Lawmakers also demanded a reduction in the petrol prices against the backdrop of the commencement of the Port Harcourt Refinery.

Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, Senator Adeola Olamilekan referenced the Federal Government’s Compressed Natural Gas initiative as the underlying imperative for the adoption of the N1400 to one dollar.

According to him: “With the functioning of our refineries the demand for Forex will drop. With the CNG initiative, Nigerians will have an option for your information if you leave Benin to Lagos the amount of fuel is about 130 thousand but with CNG you can’t use more than 48 thousand Naira. Another issue to be addressed is the recurrent to-capital ratio which is very high.

The need to support the manufacturing industries was also raised by Senator Yahaya Abdullahi, of the Peoples Democratic Party, Kebbi North if the projections of the MTEF are to be achieved.

In their resolutions, the Senate also adopted inflation rate projections of 15.75, 14.21 and 10.04 per cent for 2025, 2026 and 2017 respectively.

According to the recommendations, “The 2025 Federal Government of Nigeria budget proposed spending of N47.9trilion of which N34.82 trillion is retained. New borrowings stood at N9.22tn, made up of both domestic and foreign borrowings.

Capital expenditure is projected at 16.48 trillion naira with statutory transfers standing at 4.26 trillion naira and sinking funds projected at N430.27billion.

 

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