President Tinubu Seeks Approval for 2026 FCT Budget
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President Bola Tinubu has formally requested the Nigerian House of Representatives to approve the 2026 budget for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). This budget is crucial for funding infrastructure and public services in Abuja, impacting residents and government operations. The Senate aims to pass the budget by 31 March, following its second reading and recent approval of related statutory budgets.
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- •President Tinubu submitted the 2026 FCT budget to the House of Representatives on 11 March 2026.
- •The Senate passed the second reading of the 2026 FCT budget on 11 March 2026.
- •The Senate plans to conclude the budget passage by 31 March 2026 before the Sallah recess.
- •The Senate approved a N1.7 trillion statutory budget for the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) for 2025 on 12 March 2026.
- •Taiwo Oyedele was confirmed as Minister of State for Finance by the Senate on 11 March 2026.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If the House of Representatives approves the 2026 FCT budget promptly funding for Abuja's infrastructure and public services will proceed on schedule, benefiting residents and government projects.
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AFRICAPremium Times (Nigeria)2026 Budget: Senate targets 31 March for passage, adjourns for SallahAFRICAVanguard (Nigeria)Senate approves N1.7trn 2025 Statutory Budget for NDDCAFRICAVanguard (Nigeria)Senate approves 2025 Statutory Budget of N1.7 trillion for NDDCAFRICAPremium Times (Nigeria)FCT’ 2026 budget passes second reading at the Senate