Kano State’s 2025 revenue story shows reform, discipline and rising fiscal ambition.
Kano generated ₦102 billion in internally generated revenue (IGR) in 2025.
This rose from ₦74 billion in 2024.
Kano ₦102bn Revenue Milestone
Chairman of KIRS, Dr Zaid Abubakar, disclosed the figures in Kano.
He spoke at the Annual Dinner and Awards Night, according to newsmen.
The result reflects reforms, stronger compliance and improved coordination across revenue agencies.
Reforms Driving Growth
Dr Abubakar described 2025 as a milestone year for KIRS.
He credited reforms with driving stronger performance across revenue streams.
Meanwhile, Kano now targets ₦200 billion in 2026.
“The service targets ₦200 billion IGR on attainment of autonomy,” he said.
KIRS restructured its operations to improve efficiency and oversight.
The agency reduced Area Tax Offices from 28 to 12 Revenue Service Centres.
As a result, it strengthened coordination and monitoring.
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In addition, KIRS recruited 100 new staff to boost enforcement and service delivery.
These staff support vehicle registration, number plates, enforcement and digital systems.
Expansion And Digital Push
Furthermore, Kano introduced a ₦2,000 Annual Development Levy to fund grassroots projects.
Communities retain half of the levy revenue for local development initiatives.
Kano also plans new Revenue Service Centres across the state.
These will replace rented offices and improve service delivery.
Moreover, the state integrated more closely with federal tax systems.
This improves data sharing and revenue tracking.
Consequently, authorities now rely on intelligence-led enforcement for better compliance.
Initially, Kano set a target of over ₦20 billion quarterly revenue in 2025.
Later, the state revised it upward to over ₦100 billion annually.
Finally, with ₦102 billion already achieved, Kano now pursues ₦200 billion in 2026.
