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Tinubu To Present 2027 Budget Before End Of 2026

The president said the plan will let lawmakers start review ahead of the 2027 fiscal year, officials said.

  • President Bola Tinubu plans to present the 2027 Appropriation Bill to the National Assembly before the end of 2026. Minister of State for Budget and Economic Planning Doris Uzoka-Anite disclosed this on Wednesday following the Federal Executive Council meeting.
  • Alongside budget preparations, the Federal Executive Council officially endorsed the National Development Plan 2026-2030 and approved a Revised National Policy on Food and Nutrition to address child stunting and improve food security.
  • Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy Taiwo Oyedele clarified the proposed $21.7 billion borrowing plan targets asset investment over five years, with capital sourced from development partners including the World Bank.
  • Approvals totaling N631.3 billion for nine nationwide road infrastructure projects were announced by Minister of Works David Umahi. These initiatives aim to strengthen transportation networks, improve connectivity, and facilitate economic activities.
  • Ministers from participating countries will meet on Friday to discuss funding arrangements for the Lagos-Abidjan coastal highway. The African Development Bank will provide loans to finance respective sections across West African nations.
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Punch Newspapers broke the news on Wednesday, October 28, 2026.
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