Reps pass ₦58.47tn 2026 budget for second reading. Story by Martha Gwary The House of Representatives on Thursday passed the proposed ₦58.47 trillion 2026 Appropriation Bill for second reading, paving the way for detailed legislative scrutiny. The budget proposal, which is anchored on macroeconomic stability, improved security and increased funding for capital projects nationwide, is titled “The Budget of Consolidation, Renewed Resilience and Shared Prosperity.” President Bola Tinubu presented it to a joint session of the National Assembly on December 19, 2025. READ ALSO: Gambling and the false promise of instant riches among young...