The Service-Wide Votes allocation in the new project portfolio stands at N2.66 trillion. This figure highlights major spending outside traditional ministerial capital budget lines.
In December 2025, the Federal Government issued a major fiscal directive. It instructed MDAs to roll over 70 percent of their 2025 capital budgets. The policy targets project completion and reduced spending amid weak government revenues.
The directive appears in the 2026 Abridged Budget Call Circular. The Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning issued the circular nationwide. It covers ministers, agency heads, service chiefs, and senior officials.
According to the circular, MDAs must upload approved 2025 capital allocations. These rollovers must align with national priorities and immediate economic needs. Key focus areas include security, education, health, infrastructure, energy, and agriculture.
The circular discourages new projects and emphasises strict expenditure scrutiny. It prioritises essential spending and stronger value-for-money assessments. However, budget reviews reveal fresh capital items across many MDAs.
At least 82 MDAs received new capital or programme allocations. The budget includes over 400 new project lines nationwide. These projects span infrastructure, healthcare, security, and constituency-level interventions.
Service-Wide Votes include 18 new projects in the 2026 appropriation bill. Most allocations support financing programmes, security needs, and central liabilities. Outstanding contractors’ liabilities dominate allocations at N1.70 trillion. This single item represents nearly half of all new projects.
Other provisions support defence equipment, transport infrastructure, and development financing.
Several MDAs also received take-off grants, pension adjustments, and operational funding.
