Nigerian Budget Director General affirms Oil & Gas revenue order legality
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- •President Tinubu issued an executive order blocking N2 trillion in fees from the NNPC as of February 26, 2026.
- •The Nigerian Presidency publicly stated on February 23, 2026, that the executive order complies with the constitution.
- •The executive order targets the management and allocation of oil and gas revenues within Nigeria.
- •The Director-General of Budget confirmed the constitutional basis of the executive order on February 23, 2026.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If the Nigerian National Assembly supports the executive order the government could enforce stricter control over oil revenue fees, impacting NNPC's financial operations and increasing federal budget resources.
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