Biase LGA, Cross River State

Biase Local Government Area was created out of Akamkpa Local Government in 1981 under the Cross River South Senatorial District and has headquarters in Akpet Central. It had a population of 186,611 in  2006 and is projected to be 284,200  in 2022. Biase has a population density 100 people per kilometer square and sits on an area of 2834 kilometer square  .The people of Biase are popularly known for their craftsmanship especially in weaving and pottery however, fishing and farming are common economic activities in Biase. It’s postal code is 542108  with geo coordinates at Latitude: 5.55944, Longitude: 8.07806


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FAAC Statutory Allocation Ledger
Cumulative FAAC Allocation (1999 - 2026)
NGN 46,311,107,860.03
Current Year Funding
16.7% DISBURSED
FISCAL MONTH
NET ALLOCATION
VARIANCE
February 2026
NGN 498,043,346.44
-10.2%
January 2026
NGN 554,615,854.97
-3.7%
December 2025
NGN 576,031,465.07
+11.7%
November 2025
NGN 515,760,932.58
-10.5%
October 2025
NGN 575,968,675.75
-4.3%
September 2025
NGN 602,069,059.62
+0.0%

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