Senate extends 2025 Budget implementation to September

By Henry Umoru, AbujaThe Senate has extended the implementation of the capital component of the 2025 budget by three months, shifting the deadline to September 30, 2026.The decision moves the previous deadline from June 30, 2026, and is aimed at giving Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) more time to complete ongoing infrastructure projects and fully utilise released funds.The resolution followed a motion sponsored by the Senate Chief Whip, Senator Tahir Monguno (APC, Borno North), dur