What is the primary source of revenue for the local government in Nigeria?

A.

taxes

B.

grants from foreign countries

C.

oil revenue

D.

Federal government allocations

Correct answer is D

The primary source of revenue for local governments in Nigeria is the Federal government allocations. This is because a significant portion of the revenue generated by the country is distributed among the three tiers of government - federal, state, and local government. While local governments can generate revenue through taxes, the bulk of their funding comes from federal allocations.