President Tinubu signs N68.32trn 2026 appropriation bill, extends 2025 budget implementation

The president also extended the implementation period for the 2025 budget from March 31, 2026, to June 30, 2026.

President Bola Tinubu, on Friday, signed the 2026 Appropriation Bill, which provides for an aggregate expenditure of N68.32 trillion. 

The president also assented to a bill extending the implementation period for the 2025 budget from March 31, 2026, to June 30, 2026.

Bayo Onanuga, special adviser to the president on information and strategy, in a statement, said the 2026 budget earmarks N4.799 trillion for statutory transfers and N15.8 trillion for debt service, and allocates N15.4 trillion to recurrent expenditure and N32.2 trillion to the development fund for capital expenditure.

 According to Mr Onanuga, with capital expenditure accounting for about 50 per cent, the 2026 budget underscores Mr Tinubu’s administration’s continued commitment to economic stability, national security, infrastructure development, and inclusive growth.

 “The allocations reflect a strategic balance between statutory obligations, debt servicing, recurrent expenditure, and capital investments critical to driving productivity and improving the quality of life for Nigerians.

Additionally, the president has assented to the Appropriation (Repeal and Enactment) (Amendment) Bill, 2026, which extends the implementation period of the capital component of the 2025 Appropriation Act from March 31, 2026, to June 30, 2026,” Mr Onanuga said.

 He noted that the extension will ensure the full and effective utilisation of appropriated funds, particularly for critical infrastructure and development projects that are at advanced stages of implementation across the country.
 
He said, “It will enable Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) to consolidate ongoing works, enhance project completion rates, and maximise value for public expenditure,” adding that “With the 2026 Appropriation Act coming into force on April 1, the Federal Government will commence full implementation in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda.”

He stated that the president had directed MDAs to ensure disciplined, transparent, and efficient utilisation of allocated resources, with a strong emphasis on value for money and timely project delivery.

He added that the president also commended the leadership and members of the National Assembly for their diligence, cooperation, and patriotism in expeditiously considering and passing the budget.

Mr Onanuga said, “The president reaffirmed the importance of sustained collaboration between the executive and legislative arms of government in advancing national development objectives. 

“He further assured Nigerians of his administration’s resolve to deepen fiscal reforms, enhance revenue generation, and prioritise investments that will stimulate economic growth, create jobs, and strengthen social protection mechanisms.”