Education, health, infrastructure get major boost in 2026 budget

Education, healthcare, and infrastructure have received major funding boosts in the 2026 budget as President Bola Tinubu declared his administration’s readiness to strengthen human capital and drive inclusive growth.

Tinubu, while presenting a N58.18 trillion 2026 Appropriation Bill to a joint session of the National Assembly on Friday, December 19, 2025, announced that the proposed budget allocates N3.52 trillion to education, N2.48 trillion to health, and N3.56 trillion to infrastructure.

He said more than 418,000 students have already benefited from the Nigerian Education Loan Fund, with participation from 229 tertiary institutions nationwide, adding that the scheme will be expanded.

On healthcare, the president disclosed that health spending accounts for six per cent of the total budget size, excluding liabilities.

Tinubu presents N58.18trn 2026 budget, projects economic stability

Tinubu revealed that Nigeria has secured over $500 million in grant funding from the United States for targeted health interventions.

Tinubu also said the budget prioritises agricultural reforms, mechanisation, irrigation, and agro-value chains to strengthen food security and reduce post-harvest losses.

He assured Nigerians that the 2026 budget is designed to promote job-rich growth, reduce poverty, and ensure that economic reforms translate into better living conditions across the country.

The Star