The House of Representatives has recently approved revised federal budgets for 2024 and 2025, totaling ₦43.56 trillion and ₦48.31 trillion, respectively. This decision followed a thorough review conducted by the House Committee on Appropriations and was overseen by Speaker Tajudeen Abbas during the plenary session.
The revised 2024 budget sees an increase from ₦35.05 trillion to ₦43.56 trillion and allocates funds as follows: ₦1.74 trillion for statutory transfers, ₦8.27 trillion for debt servicing, ₦11.26 trillion for recurrent expenditures, and ₦22.27 trillion dedicated to capital expenditures and development fund contributions. This budget is set to conclude on December 31, 2025.
Conversely, the amended 2025 budget has been reduced from an initial ₦54.99 trillion to ₦48.31 trillion. Its allocation includes ₦3.64 trillion for statutory transfers, ₦14.31 trillion for debt servicing, ₦13.58 trillion for recurrent expenditures, and ₦16.76 trillion for capital expenditures through development fund contributions. Additionally, the House approved President Bola Tinubu’s request to extend the capital budget’s implementation period for 2025 to March 31, 2026, granting more time for ministries and agencies to access necessary funds.
President Tinubu asserted that these revisions were crucial for incorporating previously unrecognized budget items and establishing a more realistic capital implementation target of 30 percent. He emphasized that this budget revision is part of wider fiscal reforms aimed at resolving issues surrounding overlapping budgets and enhancing accountability in public spending. Following the third reading and approval of the budget, lawmakers adjourned until January 27, 2026.
I cant believe they approved budgets so far ahead! Shouldnt they focus on current issues first? Priorities, people!
Why are we focusing on budgets for 2024 and 2025 when there are urgent issues to address now? Prioritize current needs!
I cant believe they approved budgets that far ahead! What about unforeseen circumstances? Seems risky to plan that far in advance.
I cant believe they approved budgets so far in advance! Is this a good idea or just setting themselves up for trouble?
Why rush to approve budgets for years ahead when current needs are still unmet? Prioritize now over tomorrow!
I cant believe they approved budgets so far in advance! What if things change drastically before 2024? Seems risky.
I cant believe they approved budgets for 2024 and 2025 already! Do they have a crystal ball or what? Seems risky.
I cant believe they approved budgets so far in advance! Will they stick to the plan or change things up last minute?
Shouldnt they focus more on current issues rather than planning budgets so far ahead? Prioritize the present!
Do we really trust Nigerias House of Representatives to handle budgets effectively for 2024 and 2025? Lets discuss!
Shouldnt we be concerned about the transparency and accountability of these updated budgets? Lets dig deeper into the numbers.
Im not convinced the updated budgets will truly benefit the people of Nigeria. Transparency is key! Lets see the details.
Why are we focusing on budgets for 2024 and 2025 when there are urgent issues that need attention now? Priorities, people!
Do you think the updated budgets for 2024 and 2025 will actually benefit the Nigerian people, or is this just political posturing?
Why are we focusing on budgets for 2024 and 2025 when there are pressing issues that need immediate attention? Priorities, people!
Can we trust Nigerias House of Representatives to effectively manage these updated budgets for 2024 and 2025? Lets discuss!