Why Budget Tracking Matters
Public budgets are a statement of government priorities. Tracking how funds are allocated — and whether they are actually spent as planned — is one of the most powerful tools citizens have for holding government accountable. Civic Talks makes this information accessible to everyone.
What We Track
- Federal Budget Allocations: Sectoral breakdowns across education, health, infrastructure, and social services.
- Capital vs. Recurrent Expenditure: Understanding the difference and why it matters for long-term development.
- Budget Implementation: Comparing approved budgets against actual releases and expenditures.
- State-Level Budgets: Spotlight on key states and how subnational spending affects local communities.
- Debt Service Obligations: Nigeria's debt profile and the fiscal space available for social investment.
Our Data Sources
We draw on official publications from the Budget Office of the Federation, the Office of the Accountant General, the Debt Management Office, and the National Bureau of Statistics. All data is verified before publication.
How to Use This Information
Budget data is most powerful when communities use it to ask questions of their representatives and local government councils. Civic Talks provides citizen-friendly summaries and discussion guides to support this engagement. Reach out at info@cisdnigeria.org to learn more.
Last updated: May 2026