FG Approves ₦54.5 Trillion 2026 Budget Framework, Targets Growth Amid Rising Debt Pressure

The Federal Executive Council has approved a fiscal framework proposing a ₦54.5 trillion (about $37.7 billion) national budget for 2026, setting the tone for next year’s economic direction. The framework outlines revenue projections, expenditure plans and deficit targets, and will be forwarded to the National Assembly for consideration. According to government officials, the budget aims…