33 h. 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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1 week 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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2 w. ago Suspend salary increase of political office holders, Ohanaeze urges Tinubu, RMAFC

Tribune Online Suspend salary increase of political office holders, Ohanaeze urges Tinubu, RMAFC The ruling explicitly mandated the RMAFC to review and reduce lawmakers' salaries to reflect Nigeria's economic realities.... Suspend salary increase of political office holders, Ohanaeze urges Tinubu, RMAFC Tribune Online

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2 w. ago NLC condemns proposed increase in political office holders’ salaries

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has expressed concern over the Revenue Mobilization, Allocation and Fiscal Commission(RMAFC)’s proposed salary increase for read more NLC condemns proposed increase in political office holders’ salaries

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2 w. ago NLC kicks against planned increase in political office holders’ remuneration

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) on Sunday urged the federal government to suspend plans for an upward review of remuneration read more NLC kicks against planned increase in political office holders’ remuneration

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2 w. ago Political scientists condemn planned salary increase for public officers

From Layi Olanrewaju, Ilorin The Nigeria Political Science Association (NPSA) has described the plan to increase the remuneration of public office holders in the country as insensitive and provocative. The association, which made its view known on the vexed issue on Saturday in a statement by its president, Prof Hassan Saliu called for the suspension […] The post Political scientists condemn planned salary increase for public officers appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 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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2 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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2 w. ago It is insensitive to increase President, political office holders salaries now – Labour Party

The Labour Party LP has rejected plans by the federal government to increase salaries of the President and other political read more It is insensitive to increase President, political office holders salaries now – Labour Party

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2 w. ago RMAFC Meets To Review Remuneration For Political Office Holders, Others

The retreat is expected to set a sustainable framework for political, public, and judicial office holders’ remuneration in line with the mandate of the Commission. The post RMAFC Meets To Review Remuneration For Political Office Holders, Others appeared first on Channels Television.

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2 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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2 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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2 w. ago Political Office Holders Seeking Higher Salaries Should Resign, Join Private Sector — Hamzat Lawal

  Founder of Follow The Money, Hamzat Lawal, has called on politicians in public office seeking an increase in their salaries to resign and join … Continue reading Political Office Holders Seeking Higher Salaries Should Resign, Join Private Sector — Hamzat Lawal The post Political Office Holders Seeking Higher Salaries Should Resign, Join Private Sector — Hamzat Lawal appeared first on Channels Television.

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2 w. ago ‘Prioritise Nigerians’ welfare’ — Peter Obi faults proposed salary raise for office holders

Tribune Online ‘Prioritise Nigerians’ welfare’ — Peter Obi faults proposed salary raise for office holders "The proposed over 100% salary increase for political office holders is totally unjustifiable considering the..." ‘Prioritise Nigerians’ welfare’ — Peter Obi faults proposed salary raise for office holders Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Pay Rise For Politicians Could Spark Anger – APGA Founding Chair, Okorie Warns

  Founding National Chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Chekwas Okorie, on Wednesday, condemned any attempt to increase the salaries of political office holders. He described such a move as “insensitive” and likely to trigger public anger. Okorie’s comments came in response to a proposal by the Revenue Mobilization, Allocation and Fiscal Commission […] The post Pay Rise For Politicians Could Spark Anger – APGA Founding Chair, Okorie Warns appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 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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2 w. ago Obi slams RMAFC over 100% pay raise proposal for politicians

From Sola Ojo, Abuja Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr Peter Obi, has criticised the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) over its proposal to increase the salaries of political office holders by more than 100 per cent. Obi, on his verified X handle, described the move as unjustifiable and insensitive, especially […] The post Obi slams RMAFC over 100% pay raise proposal for politicians appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago NNPP chieftain faults proposed salary increase for political office holders

Tribune Online NNPP chieftain faults proposed salary increase for political office holders South-West chieftain of the NNPP has criticised the Federal Government’s plan to increase the salaries of political office holders, including the President, Vice President, ministers, and others, describing the move as “needless, insensitive, and morally bankrupt” in light of Nigeria’s current economic hardship. NNPP chieftain faults proposed salary increase for political office holders Tribune Online

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2 w. ago ADC Rejects Salary Increase For Politicians, Demands Pay Rise For Nigerians

  The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has strongly opposed the proposed plan to increase the salaries of political office holders in Nigeria. The party argued that struggling citizens deserve better pay, not politicians. The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) had reportedly suggested a review of salaries for the President, Vice President, governors, and […] The post ADC Rejects Salary Increase For Politicians, Demands Pay Rise For Nigerians appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago ADC to RMAFC: Salary increase for President, Senate President, govs, others not right

Tribune Online ADC to RMAFC: Salary increase for President, Senate President, govs, others not right "While the Chairman of RMAFC attempting to justify the proposed increases by describing the current pay structure of political office holders ADC to RMAFC: Salary increase for President, Senate President, govs, others not right Tribune Online

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