The Federal Government is working towards presenting the 2027 Appropriation Bill before the end of 2026 as preparations begin for another fiscal cycle.
Minister of State for Budget and Economic Planning, Doris Uzoka-Anite, disclosed this on Wednesday while briefing State House correspondents after the Federal Executive Council meeting presided over by President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
The minister said the government was already working on the proposed budget, with the intention of submitting it before the end of the year.
The proposed timeline signals an effort by the administration to improve budget preparation and provide greater certainty around the country’s annual fiscal planning process.
Nigeria’s budget implementation has historically faced challenges, including delays in approval, revenue shortfalls, high debt-service obligations and difficulties aligning capital expenditure with available resources.
Early presentation of the 2027 budget could give the National Assembly more time to examine the proposals and consider the government’s spending priorities before the new financial year.
However, the eventual impact will depend on the quality of the budget, the assumptions underpinning its revenue projections and the government’s ability to implement approved projects.
FEC approves revised nutrition policy
Uzoka-Anite also announced that the Federal Executive Council had approved the revised National Policy on Food and Nutrition in Nigeria 2026 and the National Nutrition Bill 2026.
According to her, the two documents are designed to strengthen coordination, financing and accountability in the implementation of nutrition programmes nationwide.
She said the National Nutrition Bill was an executive bill that would be forwarded to the National Assembly for consideration and concurrence.
The development is expected to provide a stronger institutional framework for addressing nutrition-related challenges through improved collaboration among government institutions and other stakeholders.
The minister said the policy and bill were developed through the participation of the Office of the Vice President, the ministries responsible for budget and economic planning, agriculture, livestock, education and health, alongside the private sector, the National Assembly and development partners.
The involvement of multiple sectors reflects the interconnected nature of nutrition, which is influenced by food production, household income, healthcare access, education and social protection.
The proposed legislation will require consideration by lawmakers before it can become law.
The government’s next challenge will be translating the revised policy into properly funded programmes and measurable improvements in nutrition outcomes across the country.
