Reps Pass 1.28 Trillion 2024 FCT Budget

The House of Representatives has given its nod to the N1.28 trillion budget earmarked for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) for the fiscal year 2024.

This significant financial plan was passed on Tuesday, marking a crucial step in the legislative process for the nation’s capital’s annual fiscal planning. The budget was passed after being presented to the House by the Chairman of the House Committee on FCT, Representative Mukhtar Betara of the All Progressives Congress (APC) from Borno. Presenting the bill, Betara said, “The House do receive the Report of the Committees on Federal Capital Territory and Federal Capital Territory Area Councils and Ancillary Matters on a Bill for an Act to Authorise the issue from the Federal Capital Territory Administration’s Statutory Revenue Fund of the Federal Capital Territory Administration Account, the total sum of (N1,282,270,610,283.00) one trillion, two hundred and eighty two billion, two hundred and seventy million, six hundred and ten thousand, two hundred and eighty three Naira, only.” Out of the sum, N140.915 billion is for personnel costs, while the sum of N373.027 billion is for overhead costs, while the balance of N768.328 billion is for capital projects for the service of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. Recall that the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, had appeared before the joint House Committee on FCT and the Committee on FCT Area Councils and Ancillary Matters on Monday to defend the proposed budget.

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<img src="https://www.mtlblog.com/media-library/a-super-c-store-right-an-iga-grocery-store-in-quebec.jpg?id=61014218&width=1200&height=800&coordinates=96%2C0%2C96%2C0"/> Trying to figure out which <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/tag/grocery-store-montreal" target="_blank">grocery store in Montreal</a> actually has the lowest prices right now? With <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/canada-grocery-items-too-expensive" target="_blank">grocery costs still hitting hard</a> for a lot of Quebecers, knowing where to get the most for your money really matters.While spots like <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/dollarama-brand-names-finds" target="_blank">Dollarama</a> or <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/grocery-store-liquidation-marie-laval" target="_blank">Liquidation Marie</a> have become go-to options for budget shoppers, most people still count on the big-name supermarkets for their weekly haul. So we set out to answer a simple question: which major grocery chain offers the best deal on the basics?To find out, we priced out nine everyday items across five of the <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/grocery-stores-quebec-avril" target="_blank">province's biggest grocery chains</a>: Metro, IGA, Super C, Maxi, and Provigo.Our test basket included the following items: <ul> <li> 2L of 2% milk (Québon)</li> <li> 12-pack large eggs</li> <li> White sandwich bread (Villaggio)</li> <li> 410g spaghetti (Barilla)</li> <li> 400g cheddar cheese (Cracker Barrel)</li> <li> 796 mL canned diced tomatoes</li> <li> 1 lb of Granny Smith apples (about 3)</li> <li> 454g unsalted butter</li> <li> 450g lean ground beef</li> </ul> And yes, we know milk prices are regulated across the board, but it felt wrong to leave it out of the cart. We also stuck to regular (non-organic) items and did our best to match exact brands across stores — or use near-identical house-brand substitutes when necessary — to keep things fair. All prices were pulled from each store's official website on June 16, 2025 (<a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/tag/costco-canada" target="_blank">Costco</a> was excluded since it requires a membership).Here's how the final bills stacked up before tax:<h3>Metro - $43.05</h3> Shopping at Metro? You're looking at $43.05 for this basic grocery basket — not outrageous, but definitely not the cheapest option in town. Local staples like Québon milk and Selection-brand eggs and butter help keep some costs down, but name brands like Cracker Barrel cheese and Barilla pasta bump the total up.<ul><li>2L of 2% milk (Québon) - $4.51</li><li>12-pack large eggs (Selection) - $4.09</li><li>White sandwich bread (Villaggio) - $4.59</li><li>410g spaghetti (Barilla) - $2.99</li><li>400g mild cheddar cheese (Cracker Barrel) - $8. 29</li><li>796 mL canned diced tomatoes (Selection) - $2.29</li><li>1 lb of Granny Smith apples - $2.99</li><li>454g unsalted butter (Selection) - $4.88</li><li>450g lean ground beef - $8.42</li></ul><h3>IGA - $44.31</h3> Despite IGA's reputation as Quebec's bougier, more upscale grocery chain, this basic basket only came out to $44.31 — just a buck or so more than Metro. House-brand items like Compliments eggs, tomatoes, and butter help balance out the premium pricing on things like ground beef and cheese. If you're brand-loyal (or just enjoy having someone bag your groceries) but still trying to keep costs reasonable, IGA might surprise you.<ul><li>2L of 2% milk (Québon) - $4.51</li><li>12-pack large eggs (Compliments) - $4.15</li><li>White sandwich bread (Villaggio) - $4.49</li><li>410g spaghetti (Barilla) - $2.99</li><li>400g mild cheddar cheese (Cracker Barrel) - $7.99</li><li>796 mL canned diced tomatoes (Compliments) - $2.29</li><li>1 lb of Granny Smith apples - $2</li><li>454g unsalted butter (Compliments) - $6.89</li><li>450g lean ground beef - $9</li></ul><h3>Super C - $42.09</h3> Known for their ultra-low prices, Super C delivered one of the cheapest baskets on our list at $42.09. Meat and butter came in cheaper than at IGA, helping shave a couple of bucks off the total. But based on this basket, the difference (a little over $2) isn't huge. That said, it could mean the difference between adding another item to your cart. <ul><li>2L of 2% milk (Québon) - $4.51</li><li>12-pack large eggs (Selection) - $4.09</li><li>White sandwich bread (Villaggio) - $3.99</li><li>410g spaghetti (Barilla) - $2.29</li><li>400g mild cheddar cheese (Cracker Barrel) - $8.29</li><li>796 mL canned diced tomatoes (Selection) - $1.79</li><li>1 lb of Granny Smith apples - $2.99</li><li>454g unsalted butter (Selection) - $5.88</li><li>450g lean ground beef - $8.26</li></ul><h3>Maxi - $42.80</h3> Maxi kept things competitive with a total of $42.80 for the full basket. A sale on Cracker Barrel cheddar knocked the cheese price down to just $6.22, making a noticeable difference. While items like butter and apples were on the pricier side, budget-friendly house brands like No Name and President's Choice helped balance things out.<ul><li>2L of 2% milk (Québon) - $4.51</li><li>12-pack large eggs (No Name) - $4.09</li><li>White sandwich bread (Villaggio) - $4.50</li><li>410g spaghetti (Barilla) - $2.19</li><li>400g mild cheddar cheese (Cracker Barrel) - $6.22</li><li>796 mL canned diced tomatoes (President's Choice) - $2</li><li>1 lb of Granny Smith apples - $3</li><li>454g unsalted butter (President's Choice) - $7.79</li><li>450g lean ground beef - $8.50</li></ul><h3>Provigo - $45.69</h3> Coming in at $45.69, Provigo had the priciest basket in our comparison. While the use of President's Choice and No Name products helped offset costs a bit, high prices on butter and ground beef pushed the total up. It's worth noting that this store used D’Italiano bread instead of Villaggio, which was the closest available match. Overall, Provigo leans more expensive, even with house brands in the mix.<ul><li>2L of 2% milk (Québon) - $4.51</li><li>12-pack large eggs (No Name) - $4.23</li><li>White sandwich bread (D'Italiano) - $3.99</li><li>410g spaghetti (Barilla) - $2.99</li><li>400g mild cheddar cheese (President's Choice) - $6.49</li><li>796 mL canned diced tomatoes (President's Choice) - $2</li><li>1 lb of Granny Smith apples - $3</li><li>454g unsalted butter (President's Choice) - $8.49</li><li>450g lean ground beef (President's Choice) - $9.99</li></ul> In the end, Super C had the cheapest basket and Provigo was the priciest, but the gap between them was only about $3.50.So, if you've got a go-to grocery store or prefer sticking with certain brands, you're probably not losing out on much. But if every dollar counts (and these days, it usually does), even a small difference like that can add up fast, especially with a full cart.

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