Nigerian 2025 Budget Implementation Faces Transparency Challenges

The Nigerian 2025 budget implementation is lagging, with questions raised about transparency and performance. The Federal Budget Office, led by Dr.

Tanimu Yakubu, discussed capital budget issues in Abuja. Efforts to get updates from Dr.

Afolabi Olajuwon were unsuccessful. Experts call for a rethink of the budget process due to confusion.

The presentation of a new fiscal document to the legislature is scheduled. The 2026 budget is projected at N54.4 trillion.