House extends 2025 budget capital spending deadline to Dec 31, 2026 after Tinubu request
The House of Representatives has extended the deadline for implementing capital projects under the 2025 Appropriation Act from September 30 to December 31, 2026, following a request from President Bola Tinubu. This allows ministries, departments, and agencies more time to complete infrastructure projects and expenditures outlined in the budget.
This marks the fourth time the National Assembly has adjusted the timeline—originally set to expire December 31, 2025, it was first extended to March 31, 2026, then June 30, 2026, and September 30, 2026 before this latest change. Lawmakers approved the extension via accelerated readings to prevent the abandonment of ongoing capital projects nationwide due to funding delays.
Federal agencies now have until year-end to disburse and execute their capital allocations. Contractors working on government projects should expect potential schedule adjustments, while citizens awaiting infrastructure like roads, hospitals, or schools may see further delays. With multiple extensions raising questions about budget execution efficiency, will this final deadline extension actually translate to completed projects on the ground, or merely postpone the inevitable rush to spend?