mrvitalis:

Countries not sub national

Ritchiee:

Country is a govt while subnational too is a govt.
Just as gdp is used for a nation so do we use it for subnational.
IGR signifies the ability of a state to exist without relying wholly on FAAC.

mrvitalis:

Nations don't use FAAC oga that's a Nigerians abnormality

Ritchiee:

IGR signifies the ability of a state to exist without relying on any other entity.

mrvitalis:

Not really

Revenue /debt service+recurrent expenditure is what determine how viable a state is

If a state finds a way to function without taxing her people what's wrong with that

haybhi1:
Damn. What a country. Yoruba does not know what they need. If they do, they'll be clamouring for this country to be split so we're on our own and so we can grow as due. We will keep going backward with others stifling us. We need be on our own. We need our own country!

mrvitalis:

It's only in Nigeria that States are ranked or rated by IGR lmaoo I don't understand it

Hope you guys know no one Verifies IGR it's what the state reports that is taken

We should focus more on HDMI, GDP and GDP per capita

Those are the only independently veritable data

Ritchiee:

IGR also depicts revenue.
There is no nation or subnational in the world that doesnt take tax.
The ability to collect it effectively is what makes a state stand out.

SmartPolician:


It is easier to measure wealth through IGR than GPD per capita. If states are willing to throw their books open, it can be audited by independent auditing firms. GDP is vague and superficial. I would rather assess state viability on IGR other than GDP or GDP per capita.

Seun362:
I have an elderly friend from Delta State, an ex service man, he always told me if Nigeria were to break today, he stressed that the southwest will fair better than every other region.

He said, his Niger Delta will be at war with one another because of the oil. He's always hoping and praying Nigeria doesn't break up.

mrvitalis:

Wealth? Are you serious? Wealth of a nation is the average income of its citizens

Especially in Nigeria where IGR only comes through taxing

You can measure wealth in different ways, but I am saying that I prefer measuring it using IGR.

Dubai would have very low IGR if the practiced our system because they don't tax

IGR comes mostly through tax, but there are other ways of generating revenue. Some serious states have transport companies and companies established through PPP arrangement that generate money for the state.

GDP is what depends the wealth of a region state or nation it's basic... How productive are you... How rich are your people U can decide to tax them or not

If you must use GDP, you must show in real terms the products and services that generated those figures. That's why IGR is more feasible and realistic.

Ogun with almost have of IMO GDP having 120 billion while IMO have 26 billion shows over taxing in Ogun... It doesn't show Ogun is in any way more productive

The problem of Ogun State is that their money is being looted. This is a common problem in Nigeria and that's a talk for another day.

FatimaAbubakar:
High in IGR collection yet Ekiti youths are among the most employed and poorest in Nigeria. I remember my stay in Ado-Ekiti and Ikire-Ekiti. It is common to see youths loitering around during working hours on week days, saluting frequently just to collect money for gbegiri

haybhi1:
Bro, it's not even about what he said. The only thing we're gaining from other regions is harm and detriment so I don't even care about others. Let's live alone and grow on our own. We were very strong before because we could arrest agriculture, champion educated, and do some trade and businesses. Today, the think-tank positions are held by Hausas. We can't do any agriculture because the fulanis have completely overridden our lands and kill any farmer who farms. The trade and businesses are completely hijacked by the Igbos. We're fast losing on the education grounds too, as expected.

We need to wake up.

001Lagos:
State still the poorest in South west

SmartPolician:

Oga, you are gaining a lot from Nigeria.

An entire country of 220 million people depends on Lagos airport and seaports to function. Do you know what that does for an economy of a state or region?

If not the population (huge market) and seaport in Lagos, why is every company running to set up their office in Lagos? Does Sanwo-Olu share free money in Lagos? If Nigeria splits, everyone will seek alternatives.

All other companies that ought to have their head offices across states in Nigeria are located in Lagos because Nigeria isn't planned. Lagos State collect major taxes from these headquarters.

I always say that the chaos that happens in Lagos can only happen in a black man's country. No white man will allow its smallest strip of land to be so overpopulated that living and moving around becomes almost impossible.

Many advanced countries are tightening their immigration laws to prevent people from third-world countries from invading their space because they are trying to prevent the Lagos chaos!

mrvitalis:

It's only in Nigeria that States are ranked or rated by IGR lmaoo I don't understand it

Hope you guys know no one Verifies IGR it's what the state reports that is taken

We should focus more on HDMI, GDP and GDP per capita

Those are the only independently veritable data

SmartPolician:

Oga, you are gaining a lot from Nigeria.

An entire country of 220 million people depends on Lagos airport and seaports to function. Do you know what that does for an economy of a state or region?

If not the population (huge market) and seaport in Lagos, why is every company running to set up their office in Lagos? Does Sanwo-Olu share free money in Lagos? If Nigeria splits, everyone will seek alternatives.

All other companies that ought to have their head offices across states in Nigeria are located in Lagos because Nigeria isn't planned. Lagos State collect major taxes from these headquarters.

I always say that the chaos that happens in Lagos can only happen in a black man's country. No white man will allow its smallest strip of land to be so overpopulated that living and moving around becomes almost impossible.

Many advanced countries are tightening their immigration laws to prevent people from third-world countries from invading their space because they are trying to prevent the Lagos chaos!

gistray:
Yet it's still a Slum and a gigantic ShytHole with brown roofs

I'm guessing most of that revenue came from the Body parts and organs trafficking business they're notorious for.

idealogical:


You sabi display ignorance sha...

mrvitalis:

If u can't counter points with points shut up man

idealogical:



Is it a must to counter ignorant and meaningless rubbish?

mrvitalis:

Wealth? Are you serious? Wealth of a nation is the average income of its citizens

Especially in Nigeria where IGR only comes through taxing

Dubai would have very low IGR if the practiced our system because they don't tax

GDP is what depends the wealth of a region state or nation it's basic... How productive are you... How rich are your people

U can decide to tax them or not

Ogun with almost have of IMO GDP having 120 billion while IMO have 26 billion shows over taxing in Ogun... It doesn't show Ogun is in any way more productive

Tonim:


Taxes are paid in the UAE.

If you own a business in the UAE, you will pay tax
to the authorities.

mrvitalis:

Income tax?
Profit tax?

Revenue is at the hands of the state

GDP is not affected by anyone that's why it's the number one

A richer state can have lower revenue, but it's impossible to have lower GDP

NyamiriSlayer:
My state Osun no dey there, what a shame

gistray:
Yet it's still a Slum and a gigantic ShytHole with brown roofs

I'm guessing most of that revenue came from the Body parts and organs trafficking business they're notorious for.

mrvitalis:

Then why respond to the post with a more meaningless rubbish from you

gistray:
Yet it's still a Slum and a gigantic ShytHole with brown roofs

I'm guessing most of that revenue came from the Body parts and organs trafficking business they're notorious for.

yoruboid:
The highest states in IGR ranking for 2023

- Lagos
- FCT
- Ogun
- Rivers
- Delta
- Edo
- Kaduna
- Kwara
- Oyo
- Akwa Ibom
- Ondo