‘Act of greed, insensitivity’ – Peter Obi on pay rise for politicians
Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has criticized the plan to increase salaries for Nigerian politicians. The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) recently suggested a pay rise for political office holders across the country. Reacting through his official X handle, Obi questioned why such an idea should even be considered at a […]
Nigerian govt moves to increase Tinubu, Shettima, Akpabio, others’ salaries
The Nigerian government may soon approve a salary increase for top political office holders, including President Bola Tinubu, Vice President Kashim Shettima, senators, and ministers. This was revealed by the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC). RMAFC Chairman, Mohammed Shehu, explained that the current pay package for political leaders is outdated and no longer […]
“You cannot pay a minister less than N1m per month and expect him to put in his best” FG considers pay raise for President and other political office holders
The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) says it is reviewing the salaries of political office holders in Nigeria. During a press briefing in Abuja on Monday, August 18, the Chairman of RMAFC, Mohammed Shehu, explained that President Bola Tinubu earns N1.5 million monthly, while ministers earn less than N1 million. These salaries have […]
Economic Council Approves New Revenue Commission Legislation
The National Economic Council (NEC), chaired by Vice President Kashim Shettima, has taken a significant step to strengthen Nigeria’s fiscal management by approving a draft bill to update the Revenue Mobilization Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) law. This decision was disclosed by Anambra State Governor, Professor Charles Soludo, during a media briefing after NEC’s final […]