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States, FCT Collect N2.64 Trillion in PAYE as Tax Take Jumps 40.3%
Nigeria's 36 states and the FCT collected N2.64 trillion in PAYE taxes in 2025, a 40.3% rise, as personal income tax dominated sub-national revenue.
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Nigeria's 36 states and the FCT collected N2.64 trillion in PAYE taxes in 2025, a 40.3% rise, as personal income tax dominated sub-national revenue.
The sharp month-on-month rebound strengthened state revenue, but comparisons with December require care because deductions and the timing of collections can move between periods.