2026 budget

The Digest: The Abia State Government has clarified that the appearance of N210 million for a photocopier in its 2026 budget was due to a technical error during document compilation. The State Ministry of Budget and Planning stated the figure was misaligned; the actual allocation for a Sharp...

The Digest: Nigerian states have collectively budgeted over N525 billion for security votes between 2023 and 2025, yet citizens face escalating kidnappings and killings, a stark paradox where colossal funding flows into a deepening chasm of insecurity Key Points: 32 states budgeted...

The Digest: The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has allocated more than N3.2 billion for cleaning, meals, and fuel in its 2026 budget. This proposal, part of the presidency's budget, educates on government spending patterns and engages public scrutiny over recurrent costs. Key...

The Digest: Details from the proposed 2026 federal budget reveal that President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima have allocated a combined N6.1 billion for foreign travel in the coming fiscal year. The budget also includes significant provisions for vehicle procurement and a...

The Digest: In a sharp rebuke after President Bola Tinubu’s ₦58.18 trillion 2026 budget presentation, former presidential candidate Peter Obi has accused the Federal Government of overseeing the fabrication of laws, warning that Nigeria has shifted “from padded budgets to forged laws.” In a...

The Digest: Nigeria’s main opposition party, the PDP, has launched a sharp critique of President Bola Tinubu’s ₦58.18 trillion 2026 budget proposal, labeling it a "Budget of Consolidated Renewed Sufferings." The party argues the plan fails to address deepening poverty, soaring living costs...

The Digest: President Bola Tinubu has presented a N58.18 trillion budget proposal for the 2026 fiscal year to the National Assembly, emphasizing economic consolidation, security, and stricter fiscal discipline. Key Points: President Bola Tinubu presented a N58.18 trillion budget proposal...

The Digest: President Bola Tinubu will present the 2026 Appropriation Bill to a joint session of the National Assembly on Friday, even as he simultaneously seeks to repeal and reenact the 2024 budget. The dual moves aim to establish a single, transparent fiscal year while addressing the...

The Digest: The Federal Government has directed ministries, departments, and agencies to roll over 70% of their 2025 capital budgets into the 2026 fiscal year, prioritizing the completion of existing projects amid tight revenue conditions. The decision, outlined in the latest budget circular...

The Digest: As the red chamber reopens its doors, a heavy legislative burden awaits. The Nigerian Senate reconvenes today with a triple agenda: finalizing the 1999 Constitution review, preparing for the 2026 budget presentation, and advancing the high-stakes probe into N210 trillion in...