States’ contributions to VAT pool, what they received in 2024
1. LAGOS Contributed: N2.75trn Received: N460.11bn (16.74%) 2. RIVERS Contributed: N832.69bn Received: N186.66bn (22.4%) 3. OYO Contributed: N272.41bn Received: N116.83bn…
FYI: Top 10 – What states contributed to VAT pool, what they benefitted (August 2024)
1. Lagos Contributed: N249.77bn Allocated: N40.22bn 2. Rivers Contributed: N70.54bn Allocated: N15.54bn 3. Oyo Contributed: N20.11bn Allocated: N9.46bn 4. Delta…
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