Nigeria's House Extends 2025 Budget Capital Implementation to September 2026

Nigeria's House of Representatives has approved a three-month extension for the implementation of the capital component of the 2025 Appropriation Act. The deadline has been moved from June 30 to September 30, 2026, following an emergency plenary session. This decision aims to provide additional time for executing ongoing capital projects.

The amendment bill, titled “A Bill for an Act to Amend the Appropriation (Repeal and Enactment) Act, 2025 to Extend the Implementation of the Capital Aspect of the Appropriation Act, 2025 from 30 June 2026 to 30 September 2026,” successfully passed its first and second readings. House Leader Julius Ihonvbere explained the necessity of the extension to ensure the completion of projects captured in the 2025 budget.

This marks the third time the National Assembly has extended the capital expenditure deadline. Previous extensions were granted in December 2025 and March 2026. The latest extension is expected to allow the federal government to continue funding and completing projects before the new September deadline.

Following the passage of the bill, the House adjourned until July 7. The Senate had also approved a similar measure, paving the way for the bill to be sent for presidential assent.

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the amendment was necessary to provide additional time for the execution of ongoing capital projects captured in the 2025 budget.