Richest States In Nigeria 2016 - I believe that most of you where aware of the fact that i posted an article regarding the Richest States In Nigeria 2015 By GDP and today i have decided to make a similar post titled Richest States in Nigeria 2016. But make no mistake about it that some of the riches states last year, still maintained their various positions this year. States like Lagos still maintained their position based on the fact that they are the Commercial hub of the Nation. Interms of revenue, they generate the highest. In terms of tax to the federal government account, they remit the highest. flag

1. Lagos State

This is called the America of Nigeria. Lagos to Nigeria, is what New York City is to America. Many people do view city as the America of our Nation. Lagos state do offer equal opportunities to both the rich and the poor. As at last year, , the GDP is $33.67 billion. It is the richest state in Nigeria at the GDP rate.

But as it stands now, the current GDP OF Lagos State stands at US$91,000

2. Rivers State

This state was and is still the second best state in Nigeria in terms of GDP. It was second last year and has retained same position this year. Last year, Business Day newspaper, reported that Rivers State is the fastest growing state in the country. As at last year, the Rivers State GDP stood at $21.07 billion. With this score, they where placed second most richest state in Nigeria 2015

A report conducted by our team showed that Rivers State is one of the few states in Nigeria with the biggest business based on the influx of population into the country. The River state GDP for the $21.07 billion .

3. Delta State

Last year they where 3rd and this year have done nothing to improve that pegging order. Delta State GDP stood at $16.75 billion last year and still maintained same this year. No doubt, we all know why they are 3rd on the list. This is so because of the Rich Natural resources they have with them. The GDP of Delta State is stands at $16.75 billion .
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