The National Board for Arabic and Islamic Studies (NBAIS) has been allocated over N18 billion in the 2026 budget, primarily for staff salaries, allowances, and social contributions.This includes N9.5 billion for salaries, N4.5 billion for allowances, and N3 billion for social security.Additionally, N7.5 billion is earmarked for capital projects like road construction, solar streetlights, and training programs.Critics argue the budget reflects overstaffing and inefficiency, as the board employs over 5,000 staff despite minimal workloads.Experts compare NBAIS's personnel allocation to other education bodies like NECO (N15.53 billion) and JAMB (N6.364 billion), highlighting discrepancies.The article also notes previous controversies about staff recruitment without clear duties and calls for transparency in the budget breakdown.