The House of Representatives extends the implementation of the capital component of Nigeria’s 2025 Appropriation Act to September 30, 2026. Multiple outlets report that lawmakers approve the extension through an emergency sitting, with leadership including Speaker Tajudeen Abbas and House Leader Julius Ihonvbere guiding the process. The previous deadline was June 30, 2026, and the amended timeframe gives Ministries, Departments and Agencies additional time to complete ongoing projects funded under the 2025 budget.
Supporters of the extension cite the need to avoid disruptions in national development and to ensure government obligations are met, with lawmakers pointing to unfinished capital projects. Premium Times also notes that the move is the third extension granted by the National Assembly for the capital expenditure section of the 2025 budget. While the measure is described as a change to the timeline rather than an alteration of the budget amounts, reporting highlights recurring constraints that affect project delivery, such as procurement delays and slower execution.
