The Internally Generated Revenue of Nigerian states rose by 34 per cent to N2.43tn in the first half of 2026, up from N1.815tn recorded in the comparable period of 2024, as sub-national governments gained access to more funds despite worsening economic pressures on households. Findings by The PUNCH showed that 35 states, excluding Rivers State, generated a combined N2.43tn in IGR during the six-month period. Data for H1 2025 IGR for many states are not available.................….......READ MORE