Nigeria’s Troubling First Quarter Budget Performance.
While some key macroeconomic indicators appear to be moving in a favourable direction, the federal government’s finances are under considerable strain.
The Nigeria’s economic recovery is confronting a fundamental contradiction.
The first quarter 2026 Budget Implementation Report obtained during the week presents a sobering picture of a traumatised economy in which revenue mobilisation remains weak, debt obligations are growing increasingly and capital investment lagging.
The figures point to structural weaknesses that threaten the sustainability of the country’s economic recovery and raise serious questions about the government’s capacity to translate macroeconomic gains into improved living conditions, which has been a major issue ahead of the 2027 elections. The report showed that in the first quarter, the 2026 Budget which was titled, “Budget of Consolidation, Renewed Resilience and Shared Prosperity,” failed to strengthen macroeconomic resilience, promote sustainable economic growth and improve the welfare of citizens, judging from its performance. According to the report, in the 2026 Fiscal Framework, gross federally collectible revenue was projected at N70.56 trillion, comprising N37.40 trillion (53 percent) Oil Revenue and N33.16 trillion (47 percent) other revenues. The amount translated to a prorated quarterly gross federally collectible revenue projection of N17.65 trillion for 2026.
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