BREAKING: Tinubu signs 2025 budget amendment bill

President Bola Tinubu has signed a significant legislative bill, the Appropriation (Amendment) (No. 4) Bill, 2025, into law, marking a crucial moment in Nigeria's fiscal planning. This amendment extends the 2025 budget implementation deadline from its original date of September 30, 2026, to December 31, 2026. The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, announced this development in a statement on Wednesday.

Onanuga revealed that the President's approval of the bill followed its passage by both the Senate and the House of Representatives on Tuesday, September 29, 2026.

The extension of the budget implementation deadline is expected to provide Ministries, Departments, and Agencies with ample time to finalize ongoing capital projects. This adjustment aims to ensure that all appropriated funds are fully utilized without adversely impacting essential government programs. President Tinubu expressed his appreciation to the leadership and members of the National Assembly for their swift passage of the bill.

He highlighted the amendment as a testament to the collaboration between the Executive and Legislative branches, driven by the nation's best interests.