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Tinubu plans to present Nigeria’s 2027 budget before year-end
Budget Minister Doris Uzoka-Anite said President Bola Tinubu plans to present Nigeria’s 2027 budget before year-end.
He is expected to submit the proposal to a joint session of the National Assembly in Abuja.
The government is preparing the budget so lawmakers can begin reviewing it ahead of the 2027 fiscal year.
The announcement came after a Federal Executive Council meeting chaired by Tinubu.
At the same meeting, the council approved N631.3 billion for nine road projects across Nigeria.
The projects include road construction, reconstruction and repairs intended to improve transport links and support economic activity.
No further details about the budget proposal or its contents were given, and the next step is its planned presentation to lawmakers.
President Bola Tinubu plans to present Nigeria’s 2027 budget proposal to a joint session of the National Assembly before the end of December 2026.
Minister of State for Budget Doris Uzoka-Anite announced the plan on Wednesday.
The proposed timing is intended to allow lawmakers to begin considering the budget ahead of the 2027 fiscal year.
Uzoka-Anite said work on the budget was under way.
- Who
- President Bola Tinubu is expected to present the proposal. Minister of State for Budget Doris Uzoka-Anite announced the plan.
- What
- Tinubu plans to present Nigeria’s 2027 budget proposal to a joint session of the National Assembly.
- When
- Before the end of December 2026.
- Where
- At a joint session of Nigeria’s National Assembly.
- Why
- The presentation is expected to allow lawmakers to begin considering the budget ahead of the 2027 fiscal year.
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- Budget year
- 2027
- Planned presentation
- Before the end of December 2026
- Presenter
- President Bola Tinubu
- Announced by
- Doris Uzoka-Anite, Minister of State for Budget
- Intended recipient
- Joint session of the National Assembly
What people are saying
We are working on the 2027 budget, and our intention is to present it before the end of the year,