RMAFC
10 Feb
Legislative oversight is often hailed as a fundamental pillar of democracy, which ensures that the executive arm of government remains accountable to the people.
4 Feb
President Bola Tinubu, yesterday, inaugurated eight federal permanent secretaries and 18 commissioners of the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC).
3 Feb
President Bola Tinubu, on Monday, inaugurated eight newly appointed federal permanent secretaries and 18 commissioners of the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC). The two brief ceremonies were held inside the Council Chambers of the State House, Abuja, just moments before the commencement of the resumed Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting. The swearing-in, which…
12 Dec
The National Economic Council (NEC) meeting chaired by Vice President Kashim Shettima on Thursday, approved a marginal increase of 0.05% in the emoluments of workers under the Revenue Mobilization Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC). Specifically, RMAFC mobilises funds and allocates the same to states to meet their developmental needs. Anambra State Governor, Charles Soludo, who…
11 Dec
Chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, Taiwo Oyedele, has stated that Value Added Tax (VAT) is a consumption-based tax tied to where goods and services are used, not the residence of taxpayers and businesses. Oyedele said this in response to a comment by the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC)…
11 Dec
The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) said it recognises that the tax reform is not without its challenges though enough for the Commission to oppose it.
10 Dec
The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) has denied reports suggesting it is opposing President Bola Tinubu’s proposed tax reform bills, describing the claims as “grossly misleading, false and malicious.” RMAFC Chairman Mohammed Bello Shehu said that the commission is fully engaged in the reform process and is aligned with President Tinubu’s vision for…
2 Dec
The persistent failure of government at all levels to heed admonition from well-meaning Nigerians on the need for prudence in the public sector is disappointing. This is particularly so against yearnings for development in the face of diminishing purchasing power of both governments and individuals. The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) Chairman, Dr.…
4 Nov
The advice of the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) through its Chairman, Mohammed Bello Shehu,
28 Oct
The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) appeared to have spoken from both sides of its mouth yesterday when it criticised Nigeria’s cost of governance, describing it as one of the highest in Saharan Africa
27 Oct
The Chairman of the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC), Dr. Muhammad Shehu Bello, has urged state governors
23 Oct
The Gombe Network of Civil Society (GONET) has sought the accelerated passage of the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) Amendment Bill, which is awaiting passage by the National Assembly after having gone through its second reading. GONET, in a communique issued at the end of a one-day dialogue session with the theme “Towards…
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