Senate extends 2025 budget capital implementation to December

The Nigerian Senate approved an extension of the implementation period for the 2025 Appropriation Act's capital component, moving the deadline from September 30, 2026, to December 31, 2026. The decision was made after senators considered and passed an amendment bill, allowing the projects to continue until the end of the year. Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele stated the extension was necessary due to delays in project execution despite funds being released to government agencies. The bill aims to amend the 2025 Appropriation Act to extend the capital implementation period.