Nigeria, May 7 -- The House of Representatives has passed the N2.3 trillion 2026 statutory budget of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), clearing the proposal for implementation after considering and adopting the report of its committees on FCT and FCT Area Councils and Ancillary Matters.

The approval followed the presentation of the committee report on Thursday by Chairman of the House Committee on FCT, Muktar Betara (APC, Borno), during plenary.

Presenting the report, Chairperson of the House Committee on Appropriations, Muktar Betara (APC, Borno), said the budget seeks authorisation for expenditure from the statutory revenue fund of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) for the 2026 fiscal year.

A breakdown of the app...