Data sourced and analysed from Federal Allocation data shows that the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) received a total of ₦172.91 billion from the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) between July 2025 and April 2026, with allocations fluctuating significantly during the period before climbing to a record high in April.
An analysis of FAAC disbursement figures shows that the FCT received an average of ₦17.29 billion monthly over the 10-month period.
The highest allocation was recorded in April 2026, when the FCT received ₦23.21 billion, while the lowest came in February 2026 with ₦8.86 billion. The difference between the highest and lowest monthly allocations stood at ₦14.35 billion.
The allocations rose steadily in the third quarter of 2025, increasing from ₦16.60 billion in July to ₦18.40 billion in August before reaching ₦20.06 billion in September, representing an overall increase of about 20.8 per cent within three months.
However, the upward trend reversed in the final quarter of 2025. The FCT received ₦19.32 billion in October, ₦19.17 billion in November, and ₦17.50 billion in December, reflecting three consecutive months of declining allocations.
