Fagge LGA, Kano State

Fagge Local Government Area (LGA) is located within the Kano Central Senatorial District of Kano State, Nigeria, with its headquarters in Fagge Town. Established in 1996, Fagge is one of the most densely populated LGAs due to its position within the Kano metropolitan area. The area also contains a few rural settlements such as Kwacirin Dikko and Kwacirin Jobe, providing a contrast to the highly active Sabon Gari area covering approximately 35.27 square kilometers, it had a population of 200,095 according to the 2006 census, which grew significantly to an estimated 329,100 by 2022.The economy of Fagge LGA is primarily driven by trade and commerce. It hosts Kano State's largest market, the Sabon Gari Market (also known as Abubakar Rimi Market), alongside other bustling commercial centers like Kwanar Singer, Mayanka, and Kurmi.Major landmarks include the Fagge Central Mosque.Its postal code is 700.

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FAAC Statutory Allocation Ledger
Cumulative FAAC Allocation (1999 - 2026)
NGN47,395,650,628.01
Current Year Funding
16.7% DISBURSED
FISCAL MONTH
NET ALLOCATION
VARIANCE
February 2026
NGN535,593,862.23
-10.2%
January 2026
NGN596,126,553.46
-2.9%
December 2025
NGN614,149,240.18
+13.8%
November 2025
NGN539,573,589.69
-11.3%
October 2025
NGN608,345,918.88
-4.1%
September 2025
NGN634,617,423.47
+0.0%

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