Senate Passes Federal Capital Territory 2026 Budget Totalling ₦2.2 Trillion
The Senate has passed the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) 2026 budget totalling ₦2.2 trillion, with 76 per cent of the allocation about ₦1.7 trillion earmarked for capital projects.
The appropriation bill scaled its third reading during plenary on Thursday following the presentation and consideration of the report of the Senate Committee on the FCT on the 2026 FCT Appropriation Bill.
Although the bill received broad support on the floor, some lawmakers raised concerns about the revenue framework underpinning the budget.