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Nigeria’s non-oil revenue hit N20.59 trillion or 40.5% rise in 8 months – Presidency
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Presidency on Wednesday, revealed that Nigeria’s non-oil collections between January to August 2025, total collections reached N20.59 trillion, a 40.5% increase from N14.6 trillion recorded in 2024, indicating a strong economic performance
The Presidency, while welcoming the latest revenue figures for January–August 2025, said Nigeria is achieving unprecedented growth in non-oil collections, which it attributes to the direct result of reforms to improve the government’s fiscal position, strengthen compliance, and digitise tax administration.
Recall that President Bola Tinubu had pointed reference to this positive growth trajectory in non-oil revenue mobilisation on Tuesday, while addressing a delegation of the Buhari Organisation led by Tanko Al-Makura, which a section of the media has reported out of context.
The President highlighted the significant growth in non-oil revenues accruing to the Federation, federal, state, and local governments.
Bayo Onanuga, presidential Spokesman, in a statement on Wednesday, stated that the January to August 2025, total collections reached N20.59 trillion, a 40.5% increase from N14.6 trillion recorded in 2024.
“This strong performance aligns with projections, placing the government firmly on course to achieve its annual non-oil revenue target.
“The President also said that the Federal Government is no longer borrowing from local banks to buttress the strong fiscal performance since the start of the year.
The commended the tax revenues, which do not include dollar oil receipts, where targets are not being met because of the slump in the crude oil market.
The President stated that as part of this administration’s inclusive growth policy, resources are being directed closer to the people.
“The increased revenues have translated into record FAAC disbursements. For the first time in history, monthly allocations to states and local governments crossed ₦2 trillion in July 2025, providing subnational governments with greater fiscal space to fund food security, infrastructure, and social services.
“Notwithstanding, these increases in revenues do not yet match the President’s ambitions for expenditures on education, health, and infrastructure; therefore, all efforts are being made to address these gaps”
Commenting on the figures, Bayo Onanuga, stated that, “Nigeria’s fiscal foundations are being reshaped. For the first time in decades, oil is no longer the dominant driver of government revenue. The combination of reforms, compliance, and digitisation powers a more resilient economy. The task ahead is to ensure that these gains are felt in the lives of our citizens and in better schools, hospitals, roads, and jobs.”
– Record Revenues: Nigeria mobilised ₦20.59 trillion in eight months, the most substantial collection in recent history.
– Non-Oil is Now the Engine: With ₦15.69 trillion collected, non-oil revenues account for three out of every four naira, showing a fundamental shift away from oil dependence.
– Beyond Inflation: While inflation and FX revaluation contributed, the uplift is primarily reform-driven — digitised filings, Customs automation, tighter enforcement, and broadened compliance.
On Customs overperformance, he stated that ₦3.68 trillion was collected in H1, ₦390 billion above target, adding that “this is already 56% of the full-year goal, reflecting systemic changes, not one-off windfalls.”
“States’ Fiscal Space Expanded: FAAC allocations reached ₦2 trillion in July for the first time, giving states resources to strengthen local development.
The government affirmed collections are ahead of pro-rata expectations, with final validation to be published by the Budget Office at the end of the year.
According to him ” Revenues are rising, the base is broadening, and reforms are working. The priority is translating these numbers into real relief for citizens by putting food on the table, creating jobs for young people, and investing in roads, schools, and hospitals.”
The Federal Government has directed universities and other tertiary institutions across the country to temporarily suspend students who repeatedly test positive for drugs, as part of new measures aimed at tackling substance abuse in schools.
The directive is contained in the National Implementation Guidelines Against Drugs and Substance Use in Schools in Nigeria (Tertiary Institutions), which outlines procedures for mandatory drug testing, counselling, treatment and rehabilitation for students.
It was obtained by our correspondent in Abuja on Tuesday.
Under the guidelines, students who test positive after undergoing three stages of drug screening and intervention could be removed from the school environment pending rehabilitation.
“Students found to be positive in the second testing stage shall be made to undergo a third stage of testing, and if found to be positive again, such a student shall be temporarily suspended from the school environment to take treatment from a professional and undergo rehabilitation,” the policy stated.
It also directed all tertiary institutions to conduct mandatory drug integrity tests for newly admitted students in collaboration with approved health facilities.
According to the document, the objective is to identify students who may require help while promoting safer and healthier learning environments across campuses.
“The aim is to identify students who may need help, promote a safe and healthy school environment,” the guidelines stated.
The government stated that the testing process would commence with an initial assessment designed to determine the health status of students.
“The first test is to ascertain the health status of every student. Persons found to be positive to drugs shall undergo the initial intervention and treatment, which shall include counselling,” the document added.
Students who fail the first test would undergo counselling and treatment before being subjected to a second screening.
Those who test positive again would be referred to professionals for further medical attention and rehabilitation.
The guidelines also mandated periodic drug testing for returning students at least once every academic session.
In addition to sanctions for students, institutions were directed to establish disciplinary committees headed by student affairs officers to oversee compliance and enforcement.
The document further warned that students who refuse rehabilitation procedures could also be separated from the school environment until they are considered stable.
“Any student who refuses to abide by the treatment/rehabilitation procedures shall be temporarily separated from the school environment until he/she is found to be stable,” the guidelines stated.
The policy extends beyond students to include shop owners and vendors operating within campuses.
The government warned that vendors linked to drug-related activities could lose their operating licences and be reported to law enforcement agencies, including the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency.
The new measures come amid growing concerns over rising cases of substance abuse among young Nigerians, particularly within tertiary institutions.
Data from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime and previous national drug use surveys have consistently shown increasing rates of drug consumption among Nigerian youths, with substances such as cannabis, codeine, tramadol, and other psychoactive drugs commonly abused.
Authorities and education stakeholders have repeatedly raised concerns that drug abuse is contributing to cultism, violent behaviour, declining academic performance, mental health challenges and insecurity on campuses.
In recent years, the Federal Government and the NDLEA have intensified advocacy campaigns in schools, warning that substance abuse among students has become a major public health and security concern.
The latest guidelines signal a tougher regulatory approach, combining counselling and rehabilitation with disciplinary measures aimed at discouraging drug use within tertiary institutions.
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has officially been sworn in for a seventh consecutive term after securing victory in the country’s disputed January elections, extending his nearly four-decade rule.
Tight security was observed across Kampala ahead of the inauguration ceremony, with armoured vehicles and security operatives deployed around key areas. Authorities said the measures were put in place to maintain order during the event.
Museveni, 81, was declared winner of the presidential election with more than 70 percent of the vote and is expected to remain in office until 2031. His main challenger, Bobi Wine, rejected the outcome, alleging widespread electoral malpractice including ballot stuffing. Electoral officials denied the accusations and maintained that the poll was credible.
Bobi Wine, whose real name is Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, later fled Uganda, claiming he feared for his safety and accusing the government of targeting opposition figures.
Museveni first took power in 1986 after leading a rebel movement and has since remained one of Africa’s longest-serving leaders. Analysts believe this latest term could potentially be his last, although he has not publicly indicated any plans to step down.
Attention has also turned to Museveni’s son, Muhoozi Kainerugaba, who is widely seen as a possible successor. However, the military chief has faced criticism over controversial social media posts directed at opposition politicians.
At least 100 civilians were killed in a Nigerian military airstrike on a crowded market in Tumfa, Zurmi Local Government Area of Zamfara State, northwest Nigeria, Amnesty International said on Tuesday.
The strike hit the remote market on Sunday, May 10, 2026, with many victims reportedly being women and girls.
This is now the second deadly airstrike on a crowded market in northern Nigeria within the past one month, following a similar incident in April that reportedly killed more than 100 people.
Amnesty International has called on Nigerian authorities to immediately open an independent and thorough investigation into the incident.
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