The Federal Government has directed all ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs) to roll over 70 per cent of their 2025 capital budget into the 2026 fiscal year as part of efforts to prioritise the completion of ongoing projects and manage expenditure pressures amid weak revenue performance.

The directive is contained in the 2026 Abridged Budget Call Circular issued by the Federal Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning and circulated to ministers, service chiefs, heads of agencies, and senior government officials in Abuja.

According to the circular, the preparation of the 2026 budget must strictly adhere to established guidelines, and all officers responsible for drafting the estimates are expected to ensure full compliance.

The document also made it clear that the forthcoming 2026 budget cycle will not accommodate new capital projects. Instead, MDAs are required to continue with the allocations already approved in the 2025 budget rather than proposing fresh initiatives.

The measure is aimed at reducing project abandonment, strengthening fiscal discipline, and ensuring that government resources are channelled toward completing priority projects already underway.