Nigerian Senate to Pass N58.47 Trillion 2026 Budget on March 17

The Nigerian Senate is set to pass the N58.47 trillion 2026 national budget on March 17, subject to unforeseen circumstances. The Senate Committee on Appropriation, chaired by Senator Solomon Adeola, hinted at this decision after a special meeting held on February 13.

Notable figures involved in the budget process include President Bola Tinubu, Atiku Bagudu, Chairman of the National Revenue Service Zacch Adedeji, and Senators Adamu Aliero and Orji Uzor Kalu. The budget underwent meticulous scrutiny, with a special session held on February 5 featuring an erudite professor from the University of Lagos as a guest speaker.

Various committees submitted reports on the budget defense ahead of the scheduled passage on March 17. The Senate aims for a comprehensive review and approval of the budget to ensure effective fiscal planning for the nation.