Kano State generated N102 billion in internally generated revenue (IGR) in 2025, reflecting strong growth from N74 billion recorded in 2024.
Dr. Zaid Abubakar, Chairman of the Kano Internal Revenue Service (KIRS), disclosed this during the agency’s Annual Dinner and Awards Night in Kano.
The state is now targeting about N200 billion in IGR for 2026, nearly double its current performance, on the back of ongoing reforms and improved tax administration.
Abubakar attributed the increase to institutional restructuring, stronger compliance mechanisms, and closer collaboration with stakeholders.
“The service is targeting N200 billion IGR on attainment of full institutional autonomy,” he said.
As part of its reform agenda, KIRS is aligning with broader national tax changes through the proposed Kano State Revenue Administration Law, aimed at modernising operations while preserving local advantages.
The agency has streamlined its structure, reducing Area Tax Offices from 28 to 12 centralised Revenue Service Centres to boost efficiency and oversight.
It has also recruited 100 additional staff and strengthened operations in key areas such as vehicle registration, number plate issuance, and enforcement. Improvements in digital infrastructure, including better server uptime, have also supported revenue growth.
KIRS introduced a N2,000 Annual Development Levy, with 50 per cent retained at the community level to fund grassroots projects.
Plans are underway to build dedicated Revenue Service Centres across the state, while deeper integration with federal tax systems is expected to enhance data sharing and improve compliance.
Kano has steadily raised its revenue ambitions. Initial projections of over N80 billion for 2025 were later revised to above N100 billion as reforms gained traction.
For 2026, the state is banking on expanded tax reforms, including integration with the National Identification Number (NIN) system, to achieve its N200 billion target and strengthen fiscal sustainability.
