Tinubu appoints new RMAFC commissioners

Tinubu appoints new RMAFC commissioners

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of the following Nigerians as federal commissioners of the Revenue Mobilization Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC): (1) Mrs. Linda Nkechi Oti — Abia (2) Mr. Akpan Imo Effiong — Akwa Ibom (3) Mr. Enefe Ekene — Anambra (4) Professor Steve Ugba — Benue (5) Chief Eyonsa — Cross-River … Read more

Reps want RMAFC to stop allocating money to LGs run by caretaker committees

Reps want RMAFC to stop allocating money to LGs run by caretaker committees

The House of Representatives has asked the Revenue Mobilisation, Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) to halt all statutory allocations to local governments run by unelected officials appointed by governors. This resolution followed a motion of urgent public importance moved by Ademorin Kuye (APC, Lagos) on Tuesday during plenary. In the motion, Mr Kuye stated that … Read more

Tinubu writes Senate, seeks consideration of bill to review salaries, allowances of judicial officers

Tinubu writes Senate, seeks consideration of bill to review salaries, allowances of judicial officers

President Bola Tinubu has asked the Senate to consider an executive bill seeking the review of salaries, allowances and official benefits of judicial officers. The president’s request was contained in a letter read by the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, during the plenary on Wednesday. The executive bill is titled “Judicial office holders, salaries and allowances, … Read more