The National Economic Council (NEC) on Thursday endorsed the framework for the Renewed Hope Development Plan (2026–2030) aimed at consolidating Nigeria’s reform agenda and actualize the $1 trillion economy target of the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. 

Briefing State House Correspondents after the 151st NEC meeting presided over by Vice President, Kashim Shettima, the Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Atiku Bagudu stated that the new plan will succeed the current Medium-Term National Development Plan (2021–2025), which expires in December.

He explained that the new plan aligns with Nigeria Agenda 2050, a 30-year prospective plan approved in 2020 to guide long-term national growth, urging the effective participation by all states and stakeholders to ensure inclusivity and accelerated growth.

Our correspondent, Raliat Adenekan reports that NEC also asked the Accountant General of the Federation to accelerate the release of funds for the next round of the national polio immunization campaign to ensure a hitch-free exercise.

The Accountant General of the Federation, Mr Shamseldeen Babatunde giving UPDATE ON ACCOUNT BALANCES AS AT 27TH AUGUST 2025, stated that Excess Crude Account stood at 535,823 Dollars Stabilization Account stood at N78.5billion And Natural Resources Account at- N106.7billion

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