Albasu LGA, Kano State

Albasu Local Government Area (LGA), situated in Kano State's southern region within the Kano South Senatorial District, has its administrative center in the town of Albasu. The LGA encompasses an area of approximately 398 square kilometers. The 2006 census recorded Albasu's population at 190,153. However, by 2022, estimates suggested a significant population increase to approximately 308,600.Albasu LGA's economy is primarily driven by agriculture. Residents engage in cultivating crops such as rice, millet, groundnuts, and onions. Cattle rearing is also prevalent in the area. Additionally, commerce contributes to the local economy, with markets, hotels, and financial institutions like the Albasu Microfinance Bank playing key roles.The postal code for Albasu LGA is 712. Geographically, it is located at approximately 11.6624° N latitude and 9.1029° E longitude.

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FAAC Statutory Allocation Ledger
Cumulative FAAC Allocation (1999 - 2026)
NGN 45,959,307,075.64
Current Year Funding
16.7% DISBURSED
FISCAL MONTH
NET ALLOCATION
VARIANCE
February 2026
NGN 523,481,870.63
-10.4%
January 2026
NGN 584,432,480.96
-2.7%
December 2025
NGN 600,386,472.76
+14.2%
November 2025
NGN 525,879,970.74
-11.4%
October 2025
NGN 593,669,792.70
-4.3%
September 2025
NGN 620,051,359.97
+0.0%

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