Business
FAAC: FG states LGCs Share N1,354.371 Trillion From Gross Total of N2,483.890 Trillion For Month of June 2024
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Joel Ajayi
The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC), at its July 2024 meeting chaired by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, shared a total sum of N1,354.371 Trillion to the three tiers of government as Federation Allocation for the month of June, 2024 from a gross total of N2,483.890 Trillion.
From the stated amount inclusive of Gross Statutory Revenue, Value Added Tax (VAT), Electronic Money Transfer Levy (EMTL), Exchange Difference (ED), and an Augmentation of N200 Billion, the Federal Government received N459.776 Billion, the States received N461.979 Billion, the Local Government Councils got N337.019 Billion, while the Oil Producing States received N95.598 Billion as Derivation, (13% of Mineral Revenue).
The sum of N92.112 Billion was given for the cost of collection, while N1037.407 Billion was allocated for Transfers Intervention and Refunds.
The Communique issued by the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) at the end of the meeting indicated that the Gross Revenue available from the Value Added Tax (VAT) for the month of June 2024, was N562.685 Billion as against N497.665 Billion distributed in the preceding month, resulting in an increase of N65.020 Billion.
From that amount, the sum of N22.507 Billion was allocated for the cost of collection and the sum of N16.205 Billion given for Transfers, Intervention and Refunds. The remaining sum of N523.973 Billion was distributed to the three tiers of government, of which the Federal Government got N78.596 Billion, the States received N261.987 Billion and Local Government Councils got N183.391 Billion.
Accordingly, the Gross Statutory Revenue of N1,232.667 Trillion received for the month. From the stated amount, the sum of N68.951 Billion was allocated for the cost of collection and a total sum of N1,021.202 Trillion for Transfers, Intervention and Refunds.
The remaining balance of N142.514 Billion was distributed as follows to the three tiers of government: Federal Government got the sum of N48.952 Billion, States received N24.829 Billion, the sum of N19.142 Billion was allocated to LGCs and N49.591 Billion was given to Derivation Revenue (13% Mineral producing States).
Also, the sum of N16.346 Billion from Electronic Money Transfer Levy (EMTL) was distributed to the three (3) tiers of government as follows: the Federal Government received N2.354 Billion, States got N7.846 Billion, Local Government Councils received N5.492 Billion, while N0.654 Billion was allocated for Cost of Collection.
The Communique also disclosed the sum of N472.192 Billion from Exchange Difference, which was shared as follows: Federal Government received N224.514 Billion, States got N113.877 Billion, the sum of N87.794 Billion was allocated to Local Government Councils, N46.007 Billion was given for Derivation (13% of Mineral Revenue).
It further disclosed an Augmentation of N200 Billion which was shared as follows: Federal Government got N105.360 Billion, the States received the sum of N53.440 Billion, while the sum of N41.200 Billion was allocated to Local Government Councils.
Companies Income Tax (CIT) and Value Added Tax (VAT) increased significantly, while Import and Excise Duties and Electronic Money Transfer Levy (EMTL) increased marginally. Petroleum Profit Tax (PPT), Royalty Crude, Rentals and Customs External Tarrif levies (CET) recorded considerably decreases.
According to the Communique, the total revenue distributable for the current month of June 2024, was drawn from Statutory Revenue of N142.514 Billion, Value Added Tax (VAT) of N523.973 Billion, N15.692 Billion from Electronic Money Transfer Levy (EMTL), N472.192 Billion from Exchange Difference and Augmentation of N200 Billion, bringing the total distributable amount for the month to N1,354.371 Trillion.
The balance in the Excess Crude Account (ECA) as at July 2024 stands at $473,754.57.
Business
Climate Change: GIZ Lead Efforts To Boost Collaboration In Africa
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Mariam Sanni
The German Agency for International Cooperatives ,GIZ has intensify efforts on climate change by announcing the formation of Association of Africa Climate Adaptation Business Network (AACABN) to foster collaboration among African businesses dedicated to climate adaptation.
Dr. Denis Mujibi of Usomi (Usomi) expressed gratitude to the German government, GIZ, and all stakeholders for their support.
He is the first cohort to establish such an association that is also aimed to build on the program’s momentum on climate adaptation.
The association selected Suleiman Dikwa (Green Sahara Nigeria) as Chairman and Dr. Denis Mujibi (Usomi) as Secretary. The Steering Committee comprises four members: Greg Ikwe (Oklan Best Limited), Elizabeth Mbogo (Nazava), Ibukunoluwa Animashaun (FutuX Agri-consult Ltd), and Greg Ikwe (Oklan Best Limited).
GIZ has endorsed this initiative, recognizing its strategic alignment with their objectives to sustain support for climate adaptation businesses and facilitate investment in the sector.
The establishment of AACABN marks a significant step towards creating a unified network of climate adaptation enterprises across Africa, poised to drive meaningful change and innovation.
Similarly , the two-year program, organized by GIZ, aimed at enhancing business modeling and financial linkages for climate adaptation, has successfully come to a close.
The intensive program engaged 13 select African companies from Kenya and Nigeria, with the final segment held at a summer camp in Feldafing, Germany.
The initiative focused on developing sustainable business models, measuring impact, and preparing companies for investment readiness in the climate adaptation sector. Participants underwent diverse training modules tailored to address various sectors, including:Agriculture, Forestry, Climate-smart technologies , Infrastructure, Irrigation, Water, among others .
Through this program, participants gained valuable insights and skills to refine their business approaches and adapt to evolving climate challenges.
During the closing ceremony, the African Climate Adaptation Business Network was formally established,
The Program Head Denise Engel praised the program’s achievements in promoting peer learning and enhancing business models to attract investments.
Inaugural Members of PrivABoo: Arctic, Infrastructure, Botanic Treasures, CoFarms
Ecocycle,FutuX Agri-consult Ltd, Green Sahara, IrriHub, MajiAgri, Nazava,Oklan Best Limited,Peal, Agro., Usomi, Utooni, and White Gold Camel Milk
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