By The Federal Government has outlined detailed allocations to Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) in the 2026 Appropriation Bill, with major spending directed at defence, security, finance, agriculture and electoral administration.
A breakdown of the budget shows that the Federal Ministry of Finance received the largest allocation at ₦16.78 trillion, reflecting its central role in debt servicing, treasury operations and fiscal management.
The Ministry of Defence followed with ₦3.15 trillion, underscoring government’s continued focus on national security, while the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) was allocated ₦1.01 trillion, ahead of electoral and institutional activities.
The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security received ₦1.45 trillion, signaling increased attention to food production and food security, while the Federal Ministry of Police Affairs was allocated ₦1.33 trillion. The Ministry of Powergot ₦1.11 trillion, aimed at improving electricity generation and distribution.
Other notable allocations include ₦664.12 billion for the Office of the National Security Adviser, ₦696.42 billion for the Ministry of Interior, and ₦838.67 billion for the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation.
The Presidency was allocated ₦355.1 billion, while the National Assembly received ₦344.85 billion. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs got ₦344.24 billion, and the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF)was allocated ₦293.02 billion.
In the infrastructure and economic sectors, the Ministry of Transport received ₦431.8 billion, Aviation and Aerospace got ₦88.21 billion, Industry, Trade and Investment received ₦87.44 billion, and Communications and Digital Economy was allocated ₦84.56 billion.
Smaller but strategic agencies also received funding, including the Auditor-General for the Federation (₦15.88 billion), Public Complaints Commission(₦29.46 billion), Federal Civil Service Commission (₦2.6 billion), Code of Conduct Tribunal (₦2.37 billion), Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (₦2.78 billion), and the Police Service Commission(₦2.39 billion).
The Ministry of Labour and Employment was allocated ₦183.57 billion, Special Duties and Intergovernmental Affairs received ₦13.78 billion, while the Federal Ministry of Steel Development got ₦21.52 billion. The Ministry of Petroleum Resources received ₦71.6 billion.
The allocations form part of the Federal Government’s 2026 budget proposal, which is currently under legislative consideration at the National Assembly.
