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The Federal Ministry of Women\u2019s Affairs has proposed a budget of N75.26 billion for research and development in 2025.<\/div>\n
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\nThis allocation falls under the ministry\u2019s total proposed budget of N78.52 billion, which is divided into N2.06 billion for personnel costs, N810.9 million for overheads, and N75.65 billion for capital projects.<\/p>\n

The budget is currently awaiting approval from the National Assembly.<\/p>\n

The proposed research and development allocation is categorized under the acquisition of intangible assets, which also includes N265.03 million for monitoring and evaluation and N35 million for anniversaries and celebrations.<\/p>\n

The ministry also plans to spend N100 million on general travel and transport.<\/p>\n

Other operational expenses include N40 million each for office stationery and computer consumables, and cleaning and fumigation services.<\/p>\n

Additionally, N25 million is allocated for service charges.<\/p>\n

For social and administrative activities, the ministry has earmarked N40.46 million for refreshments and meals, N30 million for sporting activities, and N15 million for annual budget expenses and administration amongst others.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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