Nigeria's House of Representatives approved the 2026 statutory budget for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on Thursday [2].
The approval secures funding for the administration of Nigeria's capital, ensuring that personnel costs, overhead, and critical infrastructure projects remain funded through the next fiscal cycle.
Reports on the exact total of the approved budget vary slightly across sources. The budget is cited as N2.285 trillion [1], while other reports list it as N2.29 trillion [2] or N2.28 trillion [3]. This funding is designated to support development priorities within the territory, including capital projects, and administrative overhead [1].
In a separate but simultaneous action, the House of Representatives also approved the 2026 statutory budget for the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) [2]. The legislative body's approval of these proposals allows the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) and the NDDC to begin planning their respective expenditures for the 2026 period [3].
According to Premium Times Nigeria, the total of N2.285 trillion includes significant allocations for personnel and overhead, alongside capital projects aimed at supporting development priorities in the territory [1]. The House of Representatives said the 2026 statutory budget proposals of the Federal Capital Territory Administration and the Niger Delta Development Commission were approved [2].
“The House of Representatives on Thursday approved the 2026 statutory budget proposals”
The approval of the 2026 budget for the FCT and the NDDC indicates a legislative commitment to maintaining urban development and regional stability in Nigeria's administrative heart and the oil-rich Niger Delta. By securing these funds in advance, the government aims to prevent gaps in public service delivery and infrastructure maintenance, though the slight discrepancies in reported figures suggest a need for further auditing of the final approved sums.
