Paikoro LGA, Niger State

Paikoro Local Government Area (LGA), with headquarters in Paikoro Town, is located in the Niger Central Senatorial District. Created in 1991, Paikoro covers 2,011 square kilometers and has a population of approximately 158,178 (2006 census), with projections for 2022 reaching about 271,300. The economy is largely driven by agriculture, with crops like yam, cassava, and maize being grown. The LGA is known for its cultural events and festivals. Paikoro's postal code is 920103, and its geo-coordinates are 9.4333° N latitude and 6.6333° E longitude.

FAAC Statutory Allocation Ledger
Cumulative FAAC Allocation (1999 - 2026)
NGN 46,982,926,915.87
Current Year Funding
16.7% DISBURSED
FISCAL MONTH
NET ALLOCATION
VARIANCE
February 2026
NGN 512,078,226.69
-7.4%
January 2026
NGN 552,830,792.72
-7.8%
December 2025
NGN 599,781,520.83
+12.6%
November 2025
NGN 532,571,944.02
-9.7%
October 2025
NGN 589,999,808.30
-1.0%
September 2025
NGN 595,793,451.82
+0.0%

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