Sumaila LGA, Kano State

Shanono Local Government Area, situated within the Kano North Senatorial District, has its administrative headquarters in Shanono Town. Established in 1989 through a separation from Gwarzo Local Government Area, the LGA's population was recorded at 139,128 in the 2006 census. This figure is estimated to have grown to 228,800 by 2022. The LGA encompasses a land area of 457.0 square kilometers. The population density in 2022 was calculated at 500.6 inhabitants per square kilometer, reflecting an annual population growth rate of 3.2% between 2006 and 2022.The economy of Shanono is largely agricultural, focusing on the cultivation of grains, legumes, and vegetables. Shanono is recognized for its vibrant local markets and traditional crafts. Shanono’s postal code is 704, and its coordinates are 12.05°N and 7.98°E.

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FAAC Statutory Allocation Ledger
Cumulative FAAC Allocation (1999 - 2026)
NGN 53,066,092,875.83
Current Year Funding
16.7% DISBURSED
FISCAL MONTH
NET ALLOCATION
VARIANCE
February 2026
NGN 591,761,707.70
-9.5%
January 2026
NGN 654,161,382.95
-4.3%
December 2025
NGN 683,822,776.69
+13.2%
November 2025
NGN 603,904,306.29
-11.1%
October 2025
NGN 679,473,975.87
-3.9%
September 2025
NGN 707,344,494.75
+0.0%

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