Kano Doubles IGR: How Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s Administration Emerged Among Nigeria’s Fast-Growing Revenue States
New figures for 2024 show Kano State’s internally generated revenue (IGR) roughly doubled from ₦37.38 billion in 2023 to about ₦74.77 billion in 2024 — a performance that placed the state among the year’s fastest-growing revenue performers. The state government attributes the increase to reforms at the Kano State Internal Revenue Service (KIRS).[NBS/DailyTrust]
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Key figures at a glance
| State | IGR 2023 (₦ bn) | IGR 2024 (₦ bn) | % change (approx.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kano | 37.38 | 74.77 | +100% |
| Enugu | 33.86 | 180.50 | +433% |
| Cross River | 31.56 | 47.02 | +49% |
| Anambra | 33.46 | 42.69 | +28% |
| Ekiti | 32.10 | 35.21 | +10% |
Notes: The chart uses the NBS/DailyTrust summary values referenced in the story.
