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Zamfara State Ranks in Top 10 of Fiscal Viability Index

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What happened

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A new report released by BudgIT ranked Zamfara State among the top 10 states in the Fiscal Viability Index. The index, which assessed the fiscal performance of 35 Nigerian states in 2025, measures a state's capacity to manage expenditure obligations using its available revenue. Niger was also included in the ranking.

From vanguardngr.com

Why it matters

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The Fiscal Viability Index determines whether a state can fund its public salaries, overheads, and debt obligations from its own revenue, rather than relying on federal handouts. The ranking suggests that Zamfara State has a comparatively stronger capacity for fiscal sustainability.

From vanguardngr.com

Who's involved

  • Zamfara StateZamfara State, which was ranked in the top 10 of the Fiscal Viability Index.
  • Dauda lawalDauda Lawal, the Governor of Zamfara State, whose administration's achievements were noted.
  • NigerNiger, which was also ranked in the Fiscal Viability Index.

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Possible knock-on effects

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  • Zamfara StateSpeculative

    Zamfara State could improve its financial standing and funding access due to its top-10 ranking in the index.

  • NigerSpeculative

    Niger might see an improvement in its fiscal reputation and investment potential based on its ranking.

  • federal governmentSpeculative

    The federal government might see enhanced eligibility for federal funding and support if state fiscal viability improves.

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