Nguru LGA, Yobe State

Nguru Local Government Area, headquartered in Nguru town, is part of Yobe North Senatorial District. Established in 1976, Nguru covers 723.3 square kilometres, with a population of 150,699 (2006 census), projected to be at 236,900 in 2022, yielding a density of 258 people per square kilometre. Nguru's economy thrives on trading, transportation, and agriculture, with major crops including onions and tomatoes. It is home to the Hadejia-Nguru Wetlands and a notable railway terminus. The postal code is 630101, and geo-coordinates are approximately 12.8791° N latitude and 10.4598° E longitude.

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FAAC Statutory Allocation Ledger
Cumulative FAAC Allocation (1999 - 2026)
NGN46,204,561,683.02
Current Year Funding
16.7% DISBURSED
FISCAL MONTH
NET ALLOCATION
VARIANCE
February 2026
NGN506,778,137.62
-9.0%
January 2026
NGN556,664,665.33
-1.7%
December 2025
NGN566,213,556.18
+6.0%
November 2025
NGN534,320,950.29
-6.9%
October 2025
NGN573,860,011.31
-4.6%
September 2025
NGN601,342,198.87
+0.0%

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Beyond Financial Autonomy: The Imperative Of Moving From Local Government To Local Governance In Nigeria
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Faces At The Policy Conversation On Accountability In Local Governance
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Policy Conversation On Enthroning Accountability In Local Governance In Nigeria