12 h. ago Agency, Justice Commission Mobilise Against Wildlife Trafficking

The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) and the Wildlife Justice Commission (WJC) have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen wildlife protection in Nigeria. The director-general/CEO of NESREA, Prof. Innocent Barikor and chief of investigations at the WJC, Stephen Carmody, represented by the regional manager for West and Central Africa, […]

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3 d. ago Stakeholders Target 17m Citizens Abroad For Rebranding Nigeria Project

The Unveiling and Rebranding Nigeria Initiative (URNI) has partnered with the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) to mobilise an estimated 17 million of the country’s citizens abroad to project her positive image and drive national development. The collaboration was cemented during a visit by URNI’s delegation, led by its chairman, Board of Trustees, Brigadier General […]

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1 week ago Stop Proposed Salary Increase For Politicians, SERAP Tells Court

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged the Federal High Court in Abuja to restrain the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) from acting on the proposed salary increase for political and public office holders in Nigeria. SERAP is also urging the court, in the suit which has not been assigned to […]

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2 w. ago We’ll Manage N17bn Natural Resources Fund Transparently – Bauchi Governor

Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to transparency and accountability in managing the N17 billion disbursed to the state from the federal government’s natural resources development fund. The governor gave the assurance yesterday while receiving a delegation from the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) led by Amb. Desmond […]

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2 w. ago INEC Partners Gombe Emirate OnVoter Registration, PVC Collection

Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has intensified its voter mobilisation drive in Gombe State with a call on traditional and religious leaders to support the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) and ensure the collection of their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs). The resident electoral commissioner (REC) for Gombe State, Dr. Sa’ad Umar, made the appeal during […]

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2 w. ago Abraka killing: Oborevwori promises justice, tasks security agencies on rules of engagement

Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, yesterday, assured that justice would be served in the killing of a yet-to-be-identified lady in Abraka by security operatives. He consoled the bereaved family and urged security operatives to exercise maximum restraint by adhering strictly to established operational standards in order to avoid unnecessary harm to members of the public. […] The post Abraka killing: Oborevwori promises justice, tasks security agencies on rules of engagement appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Falana Slams Planned Salary Hike For Politicians Amid Worsening Hardship

Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN), has strongly criticised the proposal to increase the salaries of political office holders, describing it as “highly insensitive” in the light of Nigeria’s prevailing economic crisis. Speaking on Channels Television’s breakfast programme, ‘Sunrise Daily’, on Tuesday, Falana accused the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) of neglecting the […]

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3 w. ago ‘Wrong Timing,’ Joe Abah Faults Proposed Pay Rise For Politicians

The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission recently said plans were underway to review the salaries of political office holders. The post ‘Wrong Timing,’ Joe Abah Faults Proposed Pay Rise For Politicians appeared first on Channels Television.

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3 w. ago How RMAFC’s 2025 revenue review can fix Nigeria’s fiscal imbalance — Experts

Tribune Online How RMAFC’s 2025 revenue review can fix Nigeria’s fiscal imbalance — Experts Recommend ring-fenced priority spending ECONOMIC and finance experts have welcomed the ongoing review of Nigeria’s revenue allocation formula by the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC), describing it as a potential game-changer for the country’s fiscal federalism. They argued that the exercise, if properly executed, could correct long-standing imbalance, give state and local governments […] How RMAFC’s 2025 revenue review can fix Nigeria’s fiscal imbalance — Experts Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Let Office holders’ Pay Reflect Economic Realities, SERAP Tells President

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Bola Tinubu to direct the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) to review the salaries and allowances of political and public office holders to reflect Nigeria’s economic realities. SERAP, which made the call in an open letter dated August 23, 2025, signed by its […]

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3 w. ago Suspend unlawful pay rise for politicians, SERAP urges Tinubu

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Bola Tinubu to direct the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) to immediately suspend the patently unlawful and unconstitutional pay rise for political and public office holders in Nigeria, particularly the president, vice-president, governors, their deputies and the country’s lawmakers. SERAP urged him to reject […] The post Suspend unlawful pay rise for politicians, SERAP urges Tinubu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Labour slams RMAFC over proposed pay hike for politicians despite public outrage

Warns move could trigger public unrest From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has expressed outrage over decision of the the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) to review remuneration packages for political office holders despite widespread criticisms from Nigerians. In a statement issued by its President, Joe Ajaero over the weekend, […] The post Labour slams RMAFC over proposed pay hike for politicians despite public outrage appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Revenue allocation review: Can RMAFC deliver a fairer formula for Nigeria’s federalism?

Tribune Online Revenue allocation review: Can RMAFC deliver a fairer formula for Nigeria’s federalism? The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) has announced the commencement of fresh review of Nigeria’s revenue-sharing formula, but stakeholders are demanding more funds for States as the Commission targets new framework before 2025 ends, writes JOSEPH INOKOTONG. In what many analysts describe as one of the most significant fiscal reforms in recent decades, […] Revenue allocation review: Can RMAFC deliver a fairer formula for Nigeria’s federalism? Tribune Online

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3 w. ago RMAFC’s move to increase Tinubu, public officers’ salaries provocative – NPSA

Demands suspension of proposal From Femi Folaranmi, Yenagoa The Nigerian Political Science Association has condemned the move by the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission to increase the salaries of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and other public officers, declaring it provocative and insensitive. The group, in a statement by its President, Prof. Hassan Saliu, notes […] The post RMAFC’s move to increase Tinubu, public officers’ salaries provocative – NPSA appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago LP rejects RMAFC’s proposed increase in political office holders’ salaries

Tribune Online LP rejects RMAFC’s proposed increase in political office holders’ salaries The Labour Party (LP) has expressed alarm over the ongoing campaign by the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) to increase the salaries of political office holders. LP rejects RMAFC’s proposed increase in political office holders’ salaries Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Ongoing Salary Review For Stability, Governance Structure Growth – RMAFC

The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) has said the ongoing process to review the nation’s revenue sharing formula is key to the stability and growth of Nigeria’s governance structure. Chairman of the remuneration and monetisation committee of the commission, Mohammed Kabeer Usman, who also serves as the federal commissioner representing Gombe State made […]

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4 w. ago FG investment committee engages NBET on power sector financing, debt recovery

The Investment Committee of the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) has engaged the Nigerian Bulk Electricity Trading PLC read more FG investment committee engages NBET on power sector financing, debt recovery

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4 w. ago RMAFC insists on increasing Tinubu’s salary, other politicians’ pay

From Isaac Anumihe, Abuja Despite nationwide outrage over the consideration of a pay rise for the political class, the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) has commenced a retreat in Kano aimed at reviewing the remuneration packages for political, public, and judicial office holders across the country. In a statement, the chairman of the […] The post RMAFC insists on increasing Tinubu’s salary, other politicians’ pay appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 w. ago ‘Resign, Join Private Sector If You Want Higher Salaries’, Activist Tells Political Office

The founder of Follow The Money, Hamzat Lawal, has stated that Nigerian politicians holding public offices who are seeking an increase in their salaries should resign and join the private sector. Lawal stated this on Thursday while speaking Channel Television’s ‘The Morning Brief’ in reaction to the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission’s (RMAFC) plan […]

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4 w. ago ADC Opposes Plan To Raise Political Office Holders’ Salaries

African Democratic Congress (ADC) has kicked against the  proposed salary increase for Nigeria’s political office holders, likening the act to an affront to the struggling Nigerian people. The party said the proposed upward review by the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC), would see the President, Vice President, governors, and other top officials receive […]

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