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Niger

The Power State

2026 Approved Budget

₦2.15T

FAAC Allocation (March 2026)

₦14.4B

IGR (FY 2023)

₦21.7B

Niger is the largest state in Nigeria by land area, located in the North Central region with its capital at Minna. Its economy depends on agriculture and hydroelectric power generation from major dams including Kainji, Shiroro, and Jebba.

Budget Breakdown

Capital vs Recurrent

₦2.15T

Capital

₦783.7B

73% of total

Recurrent

₦290.3B

27% of total

Wetin this mean?

Approved budget line items for FY 2026: capital expenditure (projects, infrastructure) versus recurrent expenditure (running costs and salaries), from published state appropriation data.

Sector Allocation

Top COFOG function groups by approved expenditure in the 2026 Approved Budget

Unclassified expenditure₦1.1T

Local Governments

25 LGAs

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Who Governs You?

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Mohammed Umar Bago

Governor

Mohammed Umar Bago

APC2023 - Present

Official Resources

Contact & Accountability

Yakubu Lame Road, Minna 920101, Niger State

Emailinfo@nigerstate.gov.ng

Official Channels

State Stats (2026)

Created1976
Land Area76,363 km²
LGAs25
Est. PopulationN/A
GDPN/A
Domestic Debt₦143.5B
External Debt$0.06B

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